Create handmade bows for small dogs using the Mini Bowdabra and Hair Bow Tool & Ruler. Design a top knot bow for small 
dogs. Attach the top knot bow to tiny elastic bands, french clips, or use Girlie Glue to glue the bow right to your dog’s head. To learn more about Girlie Glue and be entered in our giveaway visit our Girlie Glue post.
Materials Needed:
Instructions:
1. Begin by gathering all the materials you will need to make a top knot dog bow.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
2. Cut 18″ of either twine or Bowdabra Bow Wire. Fold it in half and place it into the Mini Bowdabra – tuck the ends under.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
3. Cut a strand of ribbon 2″ long and dovetail the ends. Seal then end with either nail polish or a lighter. Place the strand into the Mini Bowdabra use the ruler to line up the ribbon strand.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
4. Cut a 4″ stand of grosgrain ribbon.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
5. Fold the ribbon ends into the center and form a 1.5 loop.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
6. Press the ribbon at the center into the Mini Bowdabra.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
7. Scrunch down with the Mini Bowdabra Wand.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
8. Thread the twine through the loop, pull the twine tightly.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
9. Bring the twine around to the back and knot.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
10. Fluff the bow and starch or hair spray it to keep it stiff.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
11. Thread a glass bead onto the twine and knot it in the back. Trim away excess.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
12. Follow the instructions to make several different colored top knot dog bows.
Top Knot Dog Bow Tutorial
13. Use Girlie Glue to attach to bow to the dog’s head.
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