I have a heck of a time reducing weight as I can't pass up a doughnut or cookie..cake, candy...you name it.
Oh, your talking about bows ...
Yes, If it is a bow of my make, I will put it through the jenny craig program.
Generally I can take them down about 3-5 lbs and on ocasion a couple more without affecting integrity. When you get it back, it will look like new or nearly so as it will have a complete facelift (full refinish is necessary).
Feel free to contact me for more info...I don't bite unless you hold on too tightly to the cookies.
BigJim