Whether you’re wearing a jumpsuit or a dress, knowing how to tie a bow is essential, though it can be a very confusing task. Luckily, our expert Connected Apparel stylists put together an easy how to video guide on how to tie the perfect bow, so you can look chic and polished for every occasion, day to night.
Not only are bows instant eye catchers, but they can be an easy way to accentuate and flatter your figure and take your outfit to the next level. From everyday casual dresses to special occasion dresses, comfy jumpsuits to formal cocktail dresses, bows are the ultimate way to pull your look together and add some personal style. And it only takes three steps to tie the perfect bow! Check out our step-by-step instructions and video tutorial on how to tie a bow perfectly.
When you're tying a pants bow, you can either do a half bow or a full bow. To tie a half bow, first adjust your fabric belt so one end is 6 inches longer than the other. Then, cross the short end over the long end and pull the long end down through the opening. Create a loop with the long end, then wrap the short end around the loop and back through the opening you created. Finally, tug on the bow to tighten it, and adjust the size of the loop depending on your preference. To tie a full bow, first adjust your fabric belt so both ends are the same length. Then, cross one end over the other and pull the belt tight. Create a loop with each end of the belt, then wrap one loop around the other and tuck the loop up through the opening at the base. Finally, tighten the knot and adjust the size of the loops as needed. For tips on how to style bow tie pants, keep reading!
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Whether she will be a flower girl in a wedding, attending a holiday gathering, or dressing up for her first communion; appearance is everything for your Princess on that special day. From the dress she wears to the jewelry picked out to match her entire outfit. We know how complicated preparing every detail to perfection can be. Any help with at least one of those details goes a long way. Because of this Pink Princess found a useful way to help our busy moms with an irritating problem often faced when simply dressing your Princess; tying the perfect sash bow!
It seems simple but after few attempts without an experienced helping hand we all know this can become a timely set back. We have created a step by step guide along with images to help you create that perfect sash bow:
1. First you will want to line up both sides “A” & “B” of your sash to be straight, smooth and even.
2. Bring “A” to the right directly over “B”.
3. Take “A” directly under-behind-up-over of “B” making the first tightening tie
4. Next take the excess part of “B” and bring it up creating the first loop
5. While holding that first loop in place, bring “A” directly up-behind-around-and through the “B” opening whole creating the second loop (as you would on shoe laces).
**Carefully make sure both of the sash sides remain straight and in place as you pull it through the opening whole.
6. Straighten out the excess sash hanging from the bow and expand the material of the loops of your bow to give it the “round” look
Notes:
To adjust the tightening or symmetry of the bow, slightly pull the excess hanging sash to loosen the bow, then pull bow loops accordingly to tighten again as you adjust.
We've put together these 9 simple steps to help you tie the perfect bow for a girl's dress. With one ribbon in blue and one in pink, it is easy to follow and takes just a few steps…Ready?
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I have spent a lifetime designing special girl’s dresses and had hundreds of photo shoots on girls of all sizes and ages, tying bows is something we really know about! We decided to create this video and graphic with simple steps that will deliver a perfect bow to help our customers complete the look for important and memorable events. We include this helpful graphic with the Special Occasion girl dresses we ship for First Communion, Flower Girls, Graduations, and Holidays.
It is useful to know how to tie a pretty bow, a simple and handy skill to have when you need it.
How To Tie a Pretty Bow
1. Center your ribbons to have equal lengths
2. Left over Right (blue over pink)
3. Left under Right (blue under pink)
4. Fold a loop with the pink ribbon towards the right
5. Bring the blue ribbon down and tuck it under the pink bow
6. Pull blue ribbon through towards the left making a loop
7. Pull both sides of the bow, pink and blue to secure the shape
8. Adjust the size of the bow you want, then tighten it by pulling strongly on both sides
9. The length of the remaining ribbon should be at least twice the width of the complete bow. I have seen them longer and sometimes in organza shorter. They all look beautiful.
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