How To Tie a Christmas Bow With 1-Sided Ribbon

Kara S.
by Kara S.
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Back by popular demand, here is a tutorial on how to tie a Christmas bow with wire ribbon when the pattern is not on both sides.


Let's get started with this Christmas tree bow topper DIY.

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Folding the ribon over itself

1. Fold

Fold your ribbon over itself and pinch the center.

Twisting the ribbon

2. Twist

Twist your ribbon so the pattern side is facing down.

Flipping the ribbon over

3. Flip

Flip the ribbon over itself back to the center to make another loop.

Pinching and twisting

4. Pinch

Pinch and twist so your pattern is facing down, folding the ribbon back to center.

How to tie a Christmas bow

This is what your bow should look like from the side.

Securing the ribbon with a pipe cleaner

5. Secure with a pipe cleaner

Wrap a pipe cleaner around the middle of the bow and twist the two sides together securing the loops in place.

Making loops with the ribbon

6. Make loops

Make a loop with the tail of the ribbon and feed the pipe cleaner through the loop.

Twisting the pipe cleaner

7. Twist the pipe cleaner

At the back of the bow, twist the pipe cleaner together to secure the middle loop.

Fluffing the loops

8. Fluff

Fluff the loops and then the bow is ready to place on your Christmas tree!


On this bow, I made a TON of loops using the entire spool of ribbon.

Placing the bow on the tree

DIY Christmas tree bow topper

Now all that's left to do is stock up on ribbon and get to practicing! Christmas is right around of the corner (or in the crafting world already over) so you better get to work!

DIY Christmas tree bow topper

Let me know what you think of this cute DIY Christmas bow idea in the comments below.

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  • Ppo10883674 Ppo10883674 on Nov 29, 2016
    Oh, thank you! I have paid to have these made for me for years. Now, I can tie my own and put that money towards other decorations. Thank you so very much.
  • Michele Duncan Michele Duncan on Dec 15, 2018

    Thank you!!!!! Can’t wait to try this! You have made my day!

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