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Fashion Design Ribbon Bows

This class is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to expand their bow-making skills, whether for everyday wear, special events, or as thoughtful gifts. By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills to create 4 different amazing bows.
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What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. Learners are encouraged to use the creation guides and design more bows.
Assessment
Learners will be given guidance to help achieve their bow making goals.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
With their versatility and emotional charm, bows prove that some trends never of out of style.

The bow has stood the test of time, embracing multiple uses over time and proving to be the ultimate choice of individuality. 

Renowned designers have incorporated them into their collections, showcasing their versatility and timelessness. When you choose to add a bow to your design or style, you are aligning yourself with a rich tradition of quality and style.
 
Bows are that iconic accessory that captures those special moments, embellishes a package, or brightens your day with style. 

Bows instantly transition the everyday to significantly enhancing a whole personal branding. Created with the ultimate uniqueness in mind, the bow is a simple yet effective way to elevate any look or style for any occasion and can adapt and transform to multiple contexts. Creating unique, eye-catching bows for everyday wear, sports teams, packages, and use as accessories for all occasions. It's ALWAYS bow season! 

Here - you can discover your eye for design through bow creations of sewing and ribbon techniques.

Bow styles we will study through hands-on design theory, planning, and creation:

Bow 1: Classic bow tie
Bow 2: Whimsical pinwheel
Bow 3: Cheery Pony O
Bow 4: Spike Bow

Select the right ribbons, make decisions about what patterns and textures work together, and techniques to cut ribbon for long lasting wear that is shaped and created to size just as you design. 

Express yourself by adding embellishments like rhinestones or glitter for a personalized touch, and techniques for securely attaching the finished bows to hair ties, clips, or headbands. This class is ideal for those looking to create unique, eye-catching bows for everyday wear, sports teams, or special occasions. By the end of the class, you’ll be equipped with the skills to create both pony o and spike bows that add flair and personality to any hairstyle!

Learning Goals

Techniques and safety handling of tools needed to create ribbon bows.
How to use a foundation to build a bow, then make creative decisions to plan, create, and produce the final product of a beautiful bow.
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Syllabus

3 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Material Planning
 Improve you skill, technique, and safety handling of sewing tools for bow making. Plan the bow of your dreams by following the Bow Prep Prcoess. Your final product will be as crisp and stunning as you envision. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Bow Tie Bow & Pinwheel Bow Making
 Creating the crisp, neat fold technique used for the bow tie bow and the even, symmetrical loops for the pinwheel bow. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Cheer Pony O & Spike Bow Making
 Create a fun and fashionable look with the pony o and spike bow. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Ruler
Glue gun
Needle
Thread
Scissors
Mr. Pen - hot glue gun finger protector
Ribbon
Alligator Clip or French Barrette
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
Blanchard Teacher
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Roosevelt University
Leeanna
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Blanchard Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ohio University
Leeanna
Leeanna has loved bows and accessories since she started her days in 4-H. With a minor in fashion merchandising and an MBA in retail merchandising, Leeanna now owns her own specialty business where the main attraction is - bows. With a background in management information systems, Leeanna brings her skills of breaking concepts down to their fundamentals to think through the process of making beautiful, exceptionally crafted final products.

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$27

weekly
1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-3 learners per class

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