How to line a french barrette

[poshnpretty]

example shown: 50mm barrette.

Use 3/8 inch ribbon measuring 2.25 inches for the top and 1 inch for the bottom.

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Remove the tension bar from the barrette.

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Line the 2.25 inches ribbon on the top as shown

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Glue and Fold the extra ends to the back

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Take the 1 inch ribbon and glue to the bottom

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Put the tension bar back to the barrette

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Lined Barrette!:clap:

[MsJCreations]

Thats how I line my french clips, but lately I've been too lazy to line them.

[jesseka]

Thank you for showing how to do this. I usually use alligator clips for all of my bows but I just had 2 requests recently to make ribbon sculptures on french clips.

I have a question though. Some of my bows have the clip attached vertically on the back. How would you do this with a french clip? Or should it be attached horizontally?

Thanks!

Jessica

http://www.jessleenes.etsy.com

[Barbara Jean]

I attach my french clips the same way I do my alligator clips when lining them up vertically. I just take into account the curve of the french clip when placing it. Just don't use too big of a french clip and once it is lined it should be okay.
Thank you for showing how to do this. I usually use alligator clips for all of my bows but I just had 2 requests recently to make ribbon sculptures on french clips.

I have a question though. Some of my bows have the clip attached vertically on the back. How would you do this with a french clip? Or should it be attached horizontally?

Thanks!

Jessica

http://www.jessleenes.etsy.com

[jesseka]

Barbara,

Which end goes up? The pinch end or the hinge?

Thanks,
Jessica

[Karyn]

That looks very nice. I have only made a few bows on the french clip because I have a hard time cutting the middle ribbon when I am gluing it around the bow. Guess I should measure and cut first, huh? Think I just figured that one out! Duh!

[Idahomommyof4]

I'm glad that these instructions are on here! I have wondered how to do it, now I'll have to go try it out!

[aangel]

Thank you