When I first moved to Texas, I was shocked at the size of bows that girls were putting in their hair. They seemed HUGE. But now that I have been here more than 10 years, I am used to them. I even try to find great bows for my own girls.
When trying to find the perfect bow, whether it is a cheer bow, dance bow or one for every day, you may wonder how and where people are able to get lettering or rhinestone designs on them. Well, wonder no more, I am about to let you in on the secret!
The custom lettering and logos you see on bows and ribbon is vinyl. It can be applied to your bow in any design with your household iron. You can find some here.
People who make cheer bows and things for a living will probably have a commercial heat press, but it is not mandatory.
When applying your design to your bow, make sure that the steam setting on your iron is OFF. Completely off.
Turn your iron onto to the wool setting. Or as high of a setting your fabric will take without ruining. You may need to test a small portion. Place your design where you want it and cover it with a thin cotton material that can withstand heat or a sheet of vellum. Hold the iron in place all over your design. If it is vinyl, you can gently move the iron in circles to cover the design. If you are using rhinestones, do not do this. Hold the iron in place over each portion of the design and do not rub. Make sure each portion of the design gets direct heat for about 22 seconds. You may need to play around a bit with timing for your design.
Pull up a small corner of the cover material to make sure it is adhering. If it is done, pull it up and you have an awesome, personalized bow!
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