Abstract: A surgical implant adapted for repairing a tissue or muscle wall defect comprises an areal, flexible basic structure which defines a primary region and at least one arm starting from the primary region and having a free end and an end area extending up to the free end. The arm is folded back and fixed (e.g. welded, sutured or glued), in its end area, to the primary region of the basic structure. Preferably, the basic structure is made from one piece and comprises a mesh.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, novelty items, more particularly candles that are placed in a candle holder that is attached to a bow. The base of the bow may include a fastener such as a sticker for attaching the bow to a lid of a coffee cup. The candle holder may be secured to the bow base using a fastener such as double-side adhesive, or a pin that protrudes through the base of the bow and the candle holder. Alternatively, the candle holder may be molded to the bow base.

Abstract: A bow maker set with interchangeable components is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a bow making device kit includes a base assembly having a body component defining a needle mounting receptacle, a catch mounting receptacle, and fork mounting grooves. The bow making device kit could also include a needle assembly removably attachable to the needle mounting receptacle. The bow making device kit could also include a plurality of forks removably attachable to the fork mounting grooves. Each fork could have a base with a plurality of prongs extending therefrom. The plurality of forks circumscribe the needle assembly when the needle assembly and the plurality of forks are attached to the base assembly. The bow making device kit could also include a catch assembly removably attachable to the catch mounting receptacle. The catch assembly could have a plurality of fingers with movable inserts biased inwardly to contact each other.

Abstract: A decorative material holder formed from a single piece structure having a series of equally spaced apart cavities formed by a series of upper and lower U-shaped bends in a sinuous shape. The cavities allow for the support of ornamental items, as well as facilitate and ease the making of ribbon bows. The material holder has a proximal end and a distal end extending a distance beyond the lower U-shaped bends. The ends are used in securing the decorative holder to items such as a Christmas tree or decorative wreath, for placement over two spaced apart elements such as two Christmas tree branches, or attached between an outer and inner circular ring to form a wreath template.

Abstract: Bow making tools and methods of using the same comprising templates and size guides for crafting bows by hand is disclosed. In some embodiments, the template may comprise a non-rectangular body having (i) a front face, (ii) a back face, and (iii) a plurality ribbon positioning surfaces; a plurality of ribbon securing elements; and optionally, one or more apertures defined within the body. In some embodiments, the size guide may comprise a non-rectangular body having (i) a front face, (ii) a back face, and (iii) a plurality sides; a plurality of ribbon positioning surfaces; optionally, at least one slot defined within the body; and optionally, a combination element comprising at least one ribbon positioning surface and at least one slot. Method of using the provided templates, size guides, or combination thereof, to construct bows are also disclosed.

Abstract: A multifunctional bow and method for the construction thereof. The multifunctional bow includes a bow arrangement, a binding ribbon, and a fastening assembly. The bow arrangement is formed by a plurality of ribbons, at least one dove tail ribbon, and decorative netting. The fastening assembly is connected to the bow arrangement and provides a means for attaching the bow arrangement to a user. The binding strap further secures the fastening assembly and enhances the appearance of the bow arrangement. The fastening assembly includes a first elastic band for attaching the bow arrangement to the desired body part of the user and may further include an ankle wrap for attaching the bow arrangement to a foot of the user, a hair comb for attaching the bow arrangement in the user's hair, or a plurality of clips for attaching the bow arrangement to the user's clothing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for constructing bows includes a horizontal layout board holding vertical dowels and a method for winding ribbon around the dowels to form a bow. A center dowel, left dowels, and right dowels are positioned at progressively increasing spacing from a base dowel. The spacing of the dowels on the layout board facilitates efficient use of material. The apparatus facilitates construction of bows without extensive training or experience.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bow making device and methods of use thereof. The device is configured to include one or more ribbon rolls, an elongated flexible member, a container, and a lid having a clip and indicia for ribbon measurement. In some aspects, the clip includes a base and a plurality of fingers defining a channel and a receptacle. The container includes transparent material such that the rolls are visually-perceptible through the transparent material, and slits are provided for dispensing ribbon. In use, ribbon is dispensed through the slits and then formed into a bow. Regarding the latter, the elongated flexible member is slid through the channel into receptacle, and the ribbon is folded into measured lengths and slid through the channel into the receptacle. A user pulls the elongated flexible member and measured lengths of ribbon out of the clip through the channel and ties the ribbon to form a bow.

Abstract: Bow crafting templates, bow crafting size guides, and methods of using one or both of the same to construct bows.

Abstract: A pompon making tool includes a first member and a second member to be superposed on each other. The first member includes a pair of arms movable relative to each other, and each arm includes an arcuate portion. Likewise, the second member includes a pair of arms movable relative to each other, and each arm includes an arcuate portion. The arcuate portions of the first and the second member each include a base plate portion, and a pair of thread support portions spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the base plate portion. The thread support portions each include a top portion on the outer side of the base plate portion and extend in the longitudinal direction of the arcuate portion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of use for making a decorative bow is herein disclosed, comprising a removable lance used to retain a length of bow making material about a central location. The lance prevents each winded loop from coming apart during the bow making process. The apparatus is provided with a plurality of pairs of removable support rods, each pair having different lengths to accommodate varying widths of bow making material. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus provides guide indicia to indicate suggested bow making directions and a support rod to hold a spool of bow making material during manufacture. A non-slip covering is provided thereon the base to prevent the apparatus from moving during use.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for constructing bows includes a horizontal layout board holding vertical dowels and a method for winding ribbon around the dowels to form a bow. A center dowel, left dowels, and right dowels are positioned at progressively increasing spacing from a base dowel. The spacing of the dowels on the layout board facilitates efficient use of material. The apparatus facilitates construction of bows without extensive training or experience.

Abstract: A hair bow maker includes a first jaw and a second jaw. The first and second jaws are hinged to each other on one end. A plurality of teeth are formed on an inside surface of the first and second jaws. A first slot is formed through the first jaw and a second slot is formed through the second jaw. An elastic strap is retained in one of the first and second jaws to close the other ends thereof. A second embodiment of the hair bow maker includes a torsion spring, which forces the other ends of the first and second jaws together. A third embodiment of the hair bow maker includes a guide plate extending upward from each end of the first jaw, which receive the second jaw. A fourth embodiment of the hair bow maker includes two jaw members and a flat torsion spring.

Abstract: A fringe maker for winding yarns to make a fringe. The fringe maker includes an elongated base having a pair of spaced crank and idler support member recesses interconnected by a longitudinal winding rod recess, a gripping slot, and a ruler recess. A pair of crank and idler support members are pivotally connected to the base within respective of the crank and idler support member recesses. Each has an upright operating position stopped against the base and a horizontal storage position disposed within the support member recesses that each define a storage area thereunder. A pair of crank and idler winding arms each have a central area rotatably connectable to respective of the support members while in the operating positions to rotate about a horizontal axis. A pair of elongated winding rods are disposable in a plurality of spaced relationships equidistant from and at opposite sides of the axis to interconnect the winding arms and form a removable winding unit.

Abstract: A bow making template (100, 200, 300) and method for using the bow making template to make bows of various designs and sizes is disclosed. The bow making template could include a front (102, 202, 302), a back (not shown), a first edge (104, 204, 304), a second edge (106, 206, 306), a top edge (108, 208, 308), a bottom edge (110, 210, 310), a slot (112, 212, 312), and an aperture (114, 214, 314). The bow making template could further include a second slot (216). The bow making template can be used to configure one or more lengths of strip material in a predetermined fashion, thus shaping the one or more lengths of strip material into desirable designs and sizes.

Abstract: An uncomplicated, easy-to-use, and non-mechanical device for making loop-fashioned bows from wraphia, curling, or other similarly flexible ribbon. The rectangular box configuration serves a three-fold purpose. First, the two horizontally-placed dowel-like rods act as the “hands” by which the ribbon is held taut. Secondly, spools of ribbon can be supported by four vertically-placed dowel-like rods located on the top surface, giving the bow-maker various ribbon color options while keeping the spools contained in an easy-to-work-with space. Finally, an added feature is the pull-out drawer which will allow for storage of various bow-making and gift-wrapping supplies, including the various dowel-like rods. This allows for easy and compact storage when the device is not in use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bow making template that includes a non-rectangular body, a main slot within the body, a first angular slot within the body, a second angular slot within the body, and a plurality of ribbon positioning surfaces disposed on the body.

Abstract: A bow maker includes a base portion having a plurality of holes. The bow maker further includes at least two pegs configured to be received by the plurality of holes and at least one wire holder.

Abstract: A machine for creating a bundle of creased strips of material and handles for use with bundles of creased strips and other applications. Also contemplated are bundles of strips with or without handles for various applications.

Abstract: A device for fastening bags has a length of adhesive tape with a decorative object fixed to one or both ends of the length of tape. The device is produced in series by an apparatus having: actuators for linear and angular feed, a pair of pneumatic pincers, a cutter, a reel to carry the roll of adhesive tape, a stitching device and a dispenser of the decorative pompom. A microprocessor controls the apparatus for cyclical execution of the method wherein: the pincers engage the end of the tape through a cutter and pull the tape for a previously set length to bring it between the stitching device and a first pompom. The cutter then cuts the tape. The pompon is stitched to the non-glued surface and the pincers pull the tape for an equal length so as to bring its other end between the stitching device and a second pompon which is then stitched onto the tape. The pincers rotate and open to expel the finished product.

Abstract: A ribbon curling device having opposing first and second surfaces bound by two side edges and front and rear ends. The device has an elongated handle and a ribbon curling region extending from the handle and comprising a curling edge, the region having first and second ends. The first end of the ribbon curling region lies proximate to the front end of the handle and wherein the second end of the ribbon curling region is tapered.

Abstract: An uncomplicated, easy-to-use, and non-mechanical device for making loop-fashioned bows from wraphia, curling, or other similarly flexible ribbon. The rectangular box configuration serves a three-fold purpose: 1. The two horizontally-placed dowel-like rods act as the “hands” by which the ribbon is held taut; 2. Spools of ribbon can be supported by four vertically-placed dowel-like rods located on the top surface, giving the bow-maker various ribbon color options while keeping the spools contained in an easy-to-work-with space; 3. An added feature is the pull-out drawer which will allow for storage of various bow-making and gift-wrapping supplies, including the various dowel-like rods. This allows for easy and compact storage when the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” is not in use.

Abstract: A bow-forming ribbon assembly has a decorative flexible ribbon member and a drawstring connected loosely to the ribbon at points along its length by relatively stiff retainer members. Each retainer member extends generally transversely across the ribbon member, and each is inclined with respect to the transverse direction at an angle. Each retainer member is inclined at an angle different from that of an adjacent retainer member. Decorative arms having adornments are mounted adjacent at least some of the retainer members. On forming the ribbon into a bow by pulling the drawstring relative to the ribbon member, the inclined retainer members tend to skew the adjacent loops or segments of the bow relative to one another, as well as the decorative arms so that the loops and the arms are distributed at various angles around the axis of the bow, thereby providing a bow of great visual interest.

Abstract: A ribbon wheel (27) to which lengths of ribbon (22) from spools (65) are wound for ultimate severance into ribbon strands (29). Ribbon material (23) advances from posted spools (65) in compartment (61) of frame (36) of apparatus (20) to their collection at and through slot (67) in top panel (34) of frame (36) for apparatus (20). A post (66) in compartment (61) guides ribbon material (23) to slot (67). The collected ribbon lengths (22) are wound a number of revolutions upon the wheel's peripheral surface (25) formed between the wheel's discs (38, 39) by means of shaft (48) and handle (51) that rotates wheel (27). Recesses (31) in wheel (27) provide points at which the ribbon lengths (22) are severed after ties (85) tie them together at other particular recesses (31) to form multiple ribbon strands (29). A mechanism (75/74) is provided on frame (36) for curling ribbon lengths (22) prior to their introduction to wheel (27).

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for constructing decorative arrangements includes a disc member having a plurality of perforations arranged in a pattern formed therein and a tool for inserting fabricating material into selected ones of the plurality of perforations formed in the disc member. An end of the tool is used to forcibly inserting an end of the fabricating material through a first perforation formed in the disc member. Markings on an intermediate section of the tool are used to measure a selected length of the fabricating material. The other end of the selected length is then inserted into a second perforation formed in the disc member to form a loop of fabricating material attached to the disc member. This process is then repeated using additional perforations, thereby adding additional loops of the fabricating material to the disc member, until construction of the decorative arrangement is completed.

Abstract: Trim with decorative double lipped fastening structure comprising a first set of threads folded near a midpoint and knotted together providing a knot near a midpoint of the threads with a fringe end and a folded end on opposite sides of the knot. A second set of threads adjacent the first set of threads is similarly folded and knotted. A lip is provided by a cross stitching connecting the folded ends of the first and second set of threads side by side. A second lip of thread having a plurality of folds folded to length equal to the length of the folded ends of the first and second set of threads are held together by a cross stitching. An end of the second lip is fastened adjacent the first and second knots by a cross stitching providing a bottom of a fastening channel of uniform depth.

Abstract: A process of making a multifibrous article comprising forming a bundle of a desired length comprising a first plurality of fibers of a first flexible material; a second plurality of fibers of a second flexible material; wherein the first plurality of fibers and the second plurality of fibers are selectively interspersed within the bundle as desired and are compressibly retained at a position intermittent of the length; and heat treating the bundle at an effective temperature for an effective period of time to effect a desired selective change in physical property characteristics selected from the group consisting of shrinking, singeing and melting of the fibers. The pompon-like article is used as a toy for a cat.

Abstract: A bow wrapping device having a base, a ribbon spool carriage removably coupled to the base and adapted to carry a plurality of ribbon spools, a guide retainer removably coupled to the base and adapted to retain ribbon fed from the ribbon spools, a rotating peg arm removably coupled to said base, at least one wrapping peg removably coupled to the peg arm, least one wrapping peg handle removably coupled to the peg arm, wherein said peg arm is adapted to rotate relative to the base and wrap a plurality of ribbons received from the guide retainer in a concentric looped pattern around the wrapping peg and wrapping peg handle.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a method of forming a decorative artificial bow using wire border ribbon 22 in strip form either in rolls or otherwise whereby the user may cut the ribbon in lengths according to the bow size required. The length of wire border ribbon 22 is laid out so as to form four loop members 16 on each respective side having opposing distal ends and joined together at the center. The loop members 16 are secured by means of a metal wire retainer 24 securing the center of the folded ribbon, forming the bow. Using a scissor, both distal ends of the ribbon are cut to form a “V” shaped end 26 and the second set of loop members from the bottom portion of the ribbon are also cut to form “V” shaped ends 28. The loop members are rearranged to create a pleasing flower-like design. Using a glue gun 32, a self-adhering tag 36 is fixedly attached to the bottom portion of the bow.

Abstract: In one embodiment a hand operated machine for making curly ribbon products comprises a rotary drum that includes a station to attach the uncurled ribbons (more than one), a cutting station to cut the curled ribbons, and a stapling station to staple the ribbons together or to a card, ribbon, or the like. A handle is provided to rotate the drum and a fixed curling mechanism mounted downstream of the drum serves to curl the ribbon as the drum rotates to place the ribbon in contact with the curling mechanism. In another embodiment the machine is automated and includes a drum that has the same stations. The attaching station includes a pair of jaws that are sequentially movable one relative to the other and together to attain attaching the ribbons to the drum for the first cycle, detaching the ribbon during the first cycle and attaching the succeeding ribbon used in the next cycle for mass producing the curly ribbon product.

Abstract: A bow wrapping device having a base, a ribbon spool carriage removably coupled to the base and adapted to carry a plurality of ribbon spools, a guide retainer removably coupled to the base and adapted to retain ribbon fed from the ribbon spools, a rotating peg arm removably coupled to said base, at least one wrapping peg removably coupled to the peg arm, at least one wrapping peg handle removably coupled to the peg arm, wherein said peg arm is adapted to rotate relative to the base and wrap a plurality of ribbons received from the guide retainer in a concentric looped pattern around the wrapping peg and wrapping peg handle.

Abstract: A bow wrapping device having an integrated base adapted to carry a plurality of ribbon spools, vertical posts removably coupled to the base and adapted to retain ribbon fed from the ribbon spools, a rotating peg arm removably coupled to said base, at least one wrapping peg removably coupled to the peg arm, at least one wrapping peg handle removably coupled to the peg arm, wherein said peg arm is adapted to rotate relative to the base and wrap a plurality of ribbons received from the guide retainer in a concentric looped pattern around the wrapping peg and wrapping peg handle.

Abstract: In one embodiment a hand operated machine for making curly ribbon products comprises a rotary drum that includes a station to attach the uncurled ribbons (more than one), a cutting station to cut the curled ribbons, and a stapling station to staple the ribbons together or to a card, ribbon, or the like. A handle is provided to rotate the drum and a fixed curling mechanism mounted downstream of the drum serves to curl the ribbon as the drum rotates to place the ribbon in contact with the curling mechanism. In another embodiment the machine is automated and includes a drum that has the same stations. The attaching station includes a pair of jaws that are sequentially movable one relative to the other and together to attain attaching the ribbons to the drum for the first cycle, detaching the ribbon during the first cycle and attaching the succeeding ribbon used in the next cycle for mass producing the curly ribbon product.

Abstract: In one embodiment a hand operated machine for making curly ribbon products comprises a rotary drum that includes a station to attach the uncurled ribbons (more than one), a cutting station to cut the curled ribbons, and a stapling station to staple the ribbons together or to a card, ribbon, or the like. A handle is provided to rotate the drum and a fixed curling mechanism mounted downstream of the drum serves to curl the ribbon as the drum rotates to place the ribbon in contact with the curling mechanism. In another embodiment the machine is automated and includes a drum that has the same stations. The attaching station includes a pair of jaws that are sequentially movable one relative to the other and together to attain attaching the ribbons to the drum for the first cycle, detaching the ribbon during the first cycle and attaching the succeeding ribbon used in the next cycle for mass producing the curly ribbon product.

Abstract: In one embodiment a hand operated machine for making curly ribbon products comprises a rotary drum that includes a station to attach the uncurled ribbons (more than one), a cutting station to cut the curled ribbons, and a stapling station to staple the ribbons together or to a card, ribbon, or the like. A handle is provided to rotate the drum and a fixed curling mechanism mounted downstream of the drum serves to curl the ribbon as the drum rotates to place the ribbon in contact with the curling mechanism. In another embodiment the machine is automated and includes a drum that has the same stations. The attaching station includes a pair of jaws that are sequentially movable one relative to the other and together to attain attaching the ribbons to the drum for the first cycle, detaching the ribbon during the first cycle and attaching the succeeding ribbon used in the next cycle for mass producing the curly ribbon product.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and associated apparatus in which decorative ribbons of varying thickness, width, and material can be automatically produced, curled, grouped, and combined in a decorative element which is packaged for distribution. The apparatus serves to impart a helical curl to at least one of a plurality of ribbon strands, meters the strands into preselected lengths, separates the lengths from the ribbon stock, and packages the resulting coiled ribbon arrangements for distribution to customers. The apparatus includes one or more roll stands for storing rolls of ribbon stock, a feed unit for advancing the ribbon through the apparatus and imparting a tendency to curl the strands, a tension regulator unit for accumulating metered lengths of the stands and regulating the advancement of the ribbon strands through the apparatus, and a packaging unit for attaching the ribbon on a placard, to form a decorative element having a cluster of curled ribbon strands.

Abstract: A bow assembly and method of making for providing a simple yet elegant decoration. The bow assembly and method of making includes a plurality of ribbon pieces each having a unique length and a pair of coupling members.

Abstract: The decorative bow is provided which includes a plurality of ribbon-like strands that are folded in alternating directions to give the strand a zigzagging shape. The zigzagging strands of the decorative bow are held together at a common point with the ends of the strands running loose to provide a “cascading” look. This structure of the decorative bow can be used to provide many variations in the overall look by, for example, using ribbon materials with different colors and reflective effects or adjusting the lengths of the strands in the bow to give a layered appearance. The decorative bow may be secured to a base member (commonly called a “bow chip”), which may have a section for receiving printed indicia for display and an adhesive backing that allows the decorative bow to be attached easily to a desired object.

Abstract: A bow-making jig includes a circular base having a top surface in which numerous holes are formed, arranged in a number of rows. The holes are shaped and sized to receive pegs around which ribbon may be wound to form bow-loops. A preferred configuration of the bow-making jig includes pegs mounted in the base and each having associated with the respective peg a holding means such as a plastic clip which serves to hold the ribbon loop on the surface of the respective peg. Preferably the clips are pivotally mounted on the respective pegs by means of hinge pins provided on the clips.

Abstract: A tassel making device is provided having a grip portion on a wand having a plurality of slots along its length. Two rods are inserted into two of these slots at variable selected distances from each other, depending upon the desired size of the tassel to be created. The cylindrical shape of the rods ensures that tassel yarn is not damaged as it is wound about the rods and facilitates its removal from the rods. Longitudinal grooves are provided in the rods so that tassel yarn wrapped about the rods may be easily severed therefrom and tied thereat when forming the tassel. The tassel making device disclosed may also be combined with yarn feeding apparatus that holds a spool containing tassel yarn so that the yarn for creating the tassel is conveniently and easily accessible for controlled payout.

Abstract: A decorative ribbon is provided with a controllable adhesive on portions of the underside, whereby the ribbon may be adhered to an article and removed from the article for relocating it on the article, if desired. The ribbon also is cut through along predetermined lines to form decorative design elements in the ribbon. The cut lines are interrupted by uncut portions of the ribbon, whereby the decorative design elements may be displaced out of the plane of ribbon along the cut lines by bending at the uncut portions, whereby to form stand-up decorative design elements which project outwardly from the ribbon while remaining attached to the ribbon by the uncut portions. A flare ribbon is formed by a plurality of longitudinally spaced, V-shaped, serrated perforation cut lines which allow the ribbon to be separated along the cut lines and flared laterally outward.

Abstract: The present invention relates to decorative bows formed from a folded pattern of a laminated substrate. The substrate comprises one or more layers of printed material laminated between two layers of laminate film so that the print is visible on both sides of the substrate. In order to match the bow to gift wrap the substrate can be formed from gift wrap paper with a protective film laminated to the printed side of the paper. As gift wrap is normally only printed on one side, two sheets of gift wrap are laminated with their unprinted sides together resulting in a substrate having printed material on both sides with a protective film on each side. The gift wrap can be substituted with cardboard, fabric, vinyl, plastic or other film. By laminating the material the resulting bows are waterproof, durable, reusable.

Abstract: A portable bow making machine with three clutches controlling the size, arc generation and a no-back clutch assuring that the belt driving the impaler assembly doesn't go into reverse The user requiring no particular skill, merely threads the ribbon in a channel under the reciprocal carriage and the two stroke operation automatically makes one of the loops of the bow. Stroking continues until the bow is complete and a stapler automatically retracts the needles of the impaler and the staple is forced against an anvil to secure the bow. The stapler is configured to hold a removable self-gluing card that is concomitantly attached to the bow. The forward stroke carries a carriage and clapper along the carriage slides, The clapper reaches a predetermined point and drops onto the impaler to secure each of the loops to the bow. The return stroke repositions the carriage for the next forward stroke.

Abstract: A bow making apparatus (10) for receiving and maintaining the disposition of bow fabricating material during the making of a decorative bow. The bow making apparatus (10) includes a base member (12) defining an upper work surface (14) for supporting bow fabricating material (28) during the bow making operation. The apparatus (10) also includes first, second and third retainer members (22, 24,25) extending upwardly from the upper work surface (14) of the base member (12) for releasably receiving and maintaining the position of gathered sections of bow fabricating material (28). The apparatus (10) also includes a ribbon spool holder (50) for supporting a ribbon spool while fabricating a bow.

Abstract: A decorative pompon having a plurality of elongated elements of a predetermined length bound together with a retaining ring and extending generally radially outward therefrom. At least one of the elements is a tube that may be used to guide an anchor thread through the retaining ring so that the pompon may be easily secured to an article such as clothing, toys, luggage, packaging and jewelry.

Abstract: A bow making apparatus (10) for receiving and maintaining the disposition of bow fabricating material during the making of a decorative bow. The bow making apparatus (10) includes a base member (12) defining an upper work surface (14) for supporting bow fabricating material (28) during the bow making operation. The apparatus (10) also includes first, second and third retainer members (22, 24, 25) extending upwardly from the upper work surface (14) of the base member (12) for releasably receiving and maintaining the position of gathered sections of bow fabricating material (28).

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing bath ruffles or sponges. The method includes radially stretching over spaced upright supports one or more lengths of resilient extruded polymeric netting tube to form a telescopically gathered continuous band around the supports. A loop securing device is then positioned around opposed portions of the band centrally between the upright supports such that the opposed portions of the band are securely held together. Opposed portions of the telescopically gathered continuous band are then progressively released separately over respective upper ends of the spaced supports to form a generally spherical bath ruffle or sponge.

Abstract: Apparatus for making decorative fringes and/or tassels comprises a base having parallel support grooves for a set of combs to support the combs in two parallel rows with their teeth upstanding. Yarn may be looped around and between the teeth to form strands of fringe or tassel. The strands may be secured with adhesive and the loops may be removed from the teeth. The longer loops may be cut if desired.

Abstract: A simplified method and an apparatus for making bows comprises a base into which movable rods and fixed hoops are perpendicularly set whereupon a bow or other decoration may be made by winding ribbon or the like around the rods while retaining said ribbon between the hoops and then tying off the ribbon into a bow through the application of a tying means banded transversely and securely around the wound ribbon, whereupon said bow is removed from device and shaped into an aesthetically pleasing bow.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus for creating a decorative bow, including: a frame member having a central opening; and at least two hook members disposed on the frame member around the opening, the at least two hook members being constructed so that a continuous elastic band can be stretched between a selected pair of the at least two hook members across the central opening, such that loops of fabric may be formed between sides of the continuous elastic band, between the elastic band and another elastic band, and/or between the elastic band and the frame member, two or more of the loops of fabric forming the decorative bow.