Prissy Princess - Bow Styles & Descriptions

Bow Styles & Descriptions

Twisted Boutique Bows are VERY popular when it comes to adding that special touch to make the wearer stand out in a crowd. These bows are eye catching and are very intricate in their makeup. They are made of four uniform loops which have been twisted during the folding process then sewn together and wrapped with a ribbon center. These bows are ideal for using surround-a-loops, spikes, stacking and creating new fun bows for any occasion. Twisted boutique bows can be attached to snap clips, single and double prong alligator clips and french barrettes. Twisted boutique bows come in a variety of size to suit each personal preference.

Basic Boutique Bow are very popular for any age. They are made of four uniform loops and a ribbon center. These bows are ideal for stacking and creating new fun bows for any occasion. Basic boutique bows can be attached to snap clips, single and double prong alligator clips and french barrettes. Basic boutique bows come in a variety of size to suit each personal preference.

Korker Bows are made up of many pieces of ribbon that have been cut, curled and sewn together to create a colorful and eye catching round bow than resembles a pom pom. That may be why these bows are so popular with cheerleaders. They can be attached to snap clips, single and double prong alligator clips and french barrettes. Korker bows come in a variety of size to suit each personal preference.

Single Loop Bows are made up of two uniform size loops with ribbon center. These bows are ideal for stacking to create new designs for any occasion. Single loop bows can be attached to snap clips, single and double prong alligator clips and french barrettes. Single loop bows come in a variety of size to suit each personal preference.

Double Loop Tails Down Bows are a very popular bow for any age. They are made of four uniform loops, two long tails that hang below the bow itself and a ribbon center. These bows are ideal when a person wants to add writing or the addition of appliqués. Double loop tails down bows can be attached to snap clips, single and double prong alligator clips and french barrettes. Double loop tails down bows come in a variety of size to suit each personal preference.

Pinwheel Bows get their name from their unique shape, which does in fact resemble a child’s toy pinwheel. They are made up of four uniform loops, two tails measuring the same length of the loops and a ribbon center. The tails can be cut at several different angles which gives a bow a whole new look. Pinwheels bows can be attached to snap clips, single and double prong alligator clips and french barrettes. Pinwheel bows comes in a variety of size to suit each personal preference.

Clippies are another name for lined single and double prong alligator clips. A clippie can be a simple plainly lined clip adding a subtle touch of color where a large bow would be out of place. They are ideal for left and right parted hair styles and can be enhanced with a small bow or ribbon sculpture.

Tuxedo Clippies are one of our most popular bows. They get their name from their unique shape. They resemble the type of bow a man would normally wear with a tuxedo. They are partially lined alligator clips with a small rectangular bow with a ribbon center. Tuxedo clippies are typically 1.75” in length and 2/3” in width. They are usually about ¼” smaller than an alligator clip.

Ribbon Sculptures are created using patience and creativity. If you can imagine it, then we can make. We have classified our ribbon sculptures into individual categories for easy shopping. Ribbon Sculptures are attached to partially lined snap and alligator clips. The list of designs keeps growing so check our websites regularly for updates.

Split Tail Bows are shaped like the letter “X” that has been turned on its side. The loops are equally sized with two tails and a ribbon center. They make the ideal bow for stacking one bow on top of another for unique bow combinations. Split tail bows can be attached to snap clips, single and double prong alligator clips, and French barrettes. Their versatility makes them a favorite with bow wearers.

Tails Out Bows are made of four uniform loops with a ribbon center. The difference in this design and Basic Boutique bows are the ribbon tails that extend through the center and gracefully drape the sides of the bow. This is another style that makes it easy to stack the bows to create new and fun designs. Tails out bows can be attached to snap clips, single and double prong clips, alligator clips, and French barrettes.

Additional Bow Accents & Techniques

Stacked Bows are exactly what they sound like. By stacking bows together you create larger, more intricate designs. In order to stack bows securely, the bows being used should be made in such a way that the hardware can easily slip under one bow and exit evenly. Please refer to our step by step directions below for more information about bow stacking. Spikes are multiple pieces of ribbon that can be attached to the bottom of any existing bow.

Spikes are multiple pieces of ribbon that can be attached to the bottom of any existing bow. Spikes are heat sealed and starched, to create dazzling looking tails. This simple enhancement can bring new life to an old favorite bow or add an additional color choice to coordinate with a special outfit.

Surround-A-Loops are made using either a single or multiple pieces of small ribbon sewn together to create intricate loops that surround the main bow. They are heat sealed and starched prior to attachment and then once again after they are attached to retain their form. This creative design can be attached to the bottom of any style of bow. It is gently placed in position to surround the main bow loops of your favorite style. This extra bit of intricate detail really makes your bow stand out.

Tail Technique is simply the method you choose for cutting the tails of your ribbon. There are four styles to choose from.

V Cut
Angle Cut
Straight Cut
Point End

Center Knots are made of ribbon and used to attach you bow to your barrette/hardware. Below are pictures of several types of knots we use here at Prissy Princess.

Straight Center

Pyramid Center

Knotted Center

Two Toned Knotted Center