How to Make Cheer Bows with a Cricut

Did you know that you can make cheer bows using your Cricut machine? I am walking you through the entire process of making the bows and adding heat transfer vinyl to the tails. These can be customized with colors, mascots, and phrases to match any team.

SUPPLIES

– Bowdabra Bow Maker – Ribbon – Heat Transfer Vinyl – Cricut Machine – Cricut EasyPress or Iron – Stiffen Spray – Ruler – Scissors – Lighter – Hot Glue and Glue Gun – Pony Tail Holders

Now that you have your supplies, it is time to make the bows and add some embellishments. Be sure to pick the colors that match your team and look for a design to cut from HTV that will coordinate.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cut your ribbon to length. I find that 28 inches works well for large bows and 18 inches for small ones.

Making Ribbon Bows

Now that you have your bow, you will want to add a hair tie to the back.

Adding a Hair Tie

Cut the ends of your ribbon into a “V” by folding in half. You can burn the ends of your ribbon with a lighter to prevent fraying.

Finishing the Ribbon Bow

Adding a Stiffening Spray (if needed)

For just plain grosgrain ribbon, you can use a stiffener spray over the surface and allow it to dry before beginning.

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