There are so many types of bows to make. You're limited only by your imagination and materials!
Dog bows can be made freestanding, using combinations of some basic patterns.
See how to make dog bows using the Bowtie, Flatbow, Pansy and Rosebud designs. (Note: These are our names for the designs based on how they are constructed and what they look like when they are finished.)
You can also make bows for your dog by putting them onto barrettes. Two design patterns are the Layered Barrette and the Ruffled Barrette
If you've made your dog some clothes and have enough leftover scrap material, you can easily make your own ribbon for a matching outfit. Talk about inexpensive and stylish!
Before you start, there are a few things to consider:
Decide how long you want your bow to be:
A bow that is too long may dwarf your dog
A bow that is too short may get lost in your dog's fur
A 2.5 inch (65mm) long bow may work well for a single bow in the topknot between your dog's ears
For two bows on a small dog, make each under 2 inches (50mm) long
Determine how wide the ribbon will need to be to make your dog bows:
1.5 inch (38mm) wide ribbon would probably be the widest you'd want on a small dog
You will want to keep things in proportion for a balanced look; in other words, a wide ribbon may look ridiculous if it is too short, whereas a skinny ribbon might look silly if it is too long
If you have a bunch of old ribbon of varying widths, why not experiment to see which looks best?
