How to Make 3 Varieties of Gorgeous Bows With Ribbon

Ribbons have been an all-time solution for craft lovers for embroidery, accessories, and ribbon edging. There is no better way than ribbons to upgrade the appearance of your gift wraps, party decorations, everyday accessories, and more. Every craft lovers should learn essential skills to create something innovative and beautiful for the festive season. In this way, you can add a pop of fun in your celebrations and holidays.

The holiday season is about to arrive, perhaps you should learn three simple ways to make a bow with the cheap wired ribbon during your spare hours. It’s really fun to do such experiments, especially when you’re hanging around with your buddies during weekends. Let’s learn three easy tricks to make fabulous bows with a ribbon that can be used for wrapping presents, home décor, and as an accessory.

Material Required:
  • Ribbon (as per your preference):
  • Wire ribbon that lets you create voluminous bows
  • The satin ribbon allows you to attain a luxury and classic touch.
  • A pair of scissors
  • Glue

3 Simple Ways to Create Beautiful Bows:

Bow #1 – A Big Circular Bow

Step 1: Cut about 1.7 yards of a wide ribbon and about a foot of thin ribbon.

Step 2: Fold the Ribbon. Place the wide ribbon on the table and start folding over 6 pieces on top of each other.

Step 3: Clip edges of the ribbon. Clip out a V and ensure to combine all the layers while clipping.

Step 4: Take a thin ribbon and insert it under V-notched edges.

Step 5: Tie your thin ribbon in a simple overhand knot and then pull it tight.

Step 6: Now it’s time to shape your ribbon into a bow. Take ribbon in bulk and puff them out to add more volume.


Bow #2: A Layered Bow

Step 1: Take a wire ribbon and pull its wire gently with the hand.

Step 2: Fold the ribbon of about 5 layers over itself.

Step 3: Now take the extra of your ribbon and pull it under the created ribbon.

Step 4: Tie a knot around the folded ribbon to make a bow.

Step 5: Clip the tail of a bow to get sharp-angled sides and to create a more polished look.


Bow #3: Flower-Shaped Bow

Step 1: Take a wire bow and pull the remove from its sides one-by-one. And then keep it aside to use it later. Extra tip: Buy canvas ribbon at wholesale prices to save more.

Step 2: Pick the wire that is still present in your ribbon and tie a knot at the base.

Step 3: Hold the wire taut in one hand and pull down the ribbon with the other. And bunch all the ribbons at the bottom of a wire.

Step 4: Take the long piece of wire and poke it through the middle of the spiral.

Step 5: Now, just tie the wire around the bow to get a final bow.


Buy ribbons on sales and try out these three simple bows for floral arrangements, packages, and however you’d like.

Enjoy Crafting!

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