How To Make A Bow

How to Make a Bow

Supplies:

Ribbon: 5-10 Yards, depending on the length of streamers.
Floral Wire
Scissors

Step 1

Hold it by pinching the sides of the ribbon together between your fingers.

Step 2

Make the second loop the same size, but in the opposite direction. You’ll have one loop up and one loop down. Twist the ribbon at the end of the loop so the “right” side shows.

Step 3

Continue until you have three loops up and three loops down — six total.

Step 4

Start the next layer by making six loops slightly smaller in size, following the same up and down placement. You’ll have six medium size loops on top of the six larger loops.

Step 5

The third and final layer is the smallest of the loops and will include four loops — two up and two down. Make the loops in the same manner, continuing to twist the ribbon.

Step 6

Finish by creating a small loop to hide the center of the bow, tucking it in around your thumb.

Step 7

Create the streamers by creating one long loop in the desired length. Add a third streamer the length of the loop. Cut the loop in half on an angle to create three streamers.

Step 8

Secure with a piece of floral wire. Thread the wire under your thumb just above the button loop. Pull towards the back of the bow and twist the ends of the wire together.