Show team spirit with a cheer hair bow.
While athletic ability is a big part of what it takes to be a cheerleader, a neat appearance, enthusiasm and a smile are also vital. Cheer bows are an accessory that match the team colors in the cheerleaders' uniform. Spectators also can wears bows with team colors to show support. These hair bows can be worn with or without a ponytail because the bow is attached to a hair clip.
Instructions
1. Purchase two ribbons that represent the school colors. Fold the ribbons in half and mark the center with a pencil. Lay the narrow ribbon evenly over the top of the wide ribbon. Continue the following steps with the narrow and wide ribbon as one piece.
2. Stretch the ribbon so it lies flat in a horizontal position. Hold the ribbon with your left hand at the center mark. With the right hand, hold the ribbon 7 inches from the center. Loop the ribbon over the center of the ribbon. The ribbon is now crossing over the top of the center with the tail hanging down.
3. Repeat to create a loop on the left side of the ribbon.
4. Cross the loops over the center mark of the ribbon to make an "X."
5. Cut a 6-inch piece of embroidery floss. Lay the floss on a flat surface and place the center of the ribbon on top of the floss. Take each end of the floss and tie a knot in the floss. Flip the ribbon over and tie a double knot in the floss at the back of the ribbon. Arrange the ribbons to achieve the best look.
6. Use a hot glue gun to apply glue to the front of an alligator hair clip. Press the center of the ribbon to the glue. Let dry.
7. Cut the ends of the ribbon at a diagonal.
