How to tie a bow 2

Gift Wrapping Ideas - How to tie a bow 2

How to make a Florist Bow

Materials: (for one) 3 yds. ribbon.

1. 8″ from one and of ribbon, pinch firmly between thumb and index finger.

2. Make a 5″ loop (half size of finished bow) pinch tightly. If ribbon is one-sided, twist length to right side. Make second loop and pinch over first two pinches.

3. Repeat this process forming 4 loops on each side.

4. Make a center knot by forming a small loop over your thumb, pinch and wire all loops together, trim excess. Wire 14″ length to back for tails.

 

How to make a Pinwheel Bow

Materials: 64″ ribbon (if using two ribbons 32″ of each) and small piece of wire.

1. Cut ribbons into 8″ lengths for finished bow.

2. One by one, pick up ribbons and pinch together at center.

3. Wire centers tightly.

4. Separate or fan out ribbon layers.

 

How to make a Package Bow

Materials: (for one) 3 yds. ribbon and small piece of wire.

1. Hold ribbon 4″ from one end and make 4″ loop.

2. Bring long length down and up to make bottom loop.

3. Repeat back and fourth looping until you have 9 of each side. Wrap arround center securely with wire.

4. Shape bow.

 

How to make a Pompom Bow

Materials: (for one) 5 yds. ribbon and small piece of wire.

1. With ribbon, form a 9″ loop equal in size to the diameter of the finished bow.

2. Wrap remaining ribbon around loop as many times as is desired for bow.

3. Flatten loops and cut of triangles at end, being careful not too cut to close to the center.

4. Bring ends together to meet in center, overlapping triangles.

5. Secure ribbon at center over notches with wire. Pull out loops, twist towards center, alternating si