How to Make a Bow. Step-by-step for Christmas Decorating and Wreaths.

by Restoring our Victorian House

How to make a decorator's bow... perfect for holiday wreaths, tree-toppers, or on a special gift!... ALL you need is a spool of ribbon and some string or wire! Here's how! http://victoriaelizabethbarnes.com/step-by-step-guide-to-making-any-size-holiday-bow-diy-ribbon-christmas-decorations/

how to make a bow step by step for christmas decorating wreaths, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor, wreaths, You can use any width ribbon you prefer but make sure it s wired on the edges That is what gives you a nice fullness and the ability to arrange the loops

You can use any width ribbon you prefer, but make sure it's wired on the edges. That is what gives you a nice fullness, and the ability to arrange the loops.

how to make a bow step by step for christmas decorating wreaths, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor, wreaths, Step one begin by making your first loop the size you want the largest part of the bow to be Step two make another equal sized loop Twist the center together tightly

Step one - begin by making your first loop the size you want the largest part of the bow to be.

Step two - make another, equal-sized loop. Twist the center together tightly.

how to make a bow step by step for christmas decorating wreaths, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor, wreaths, Step three keep going with the loops Alternate sides and don t worry about making it look perfect once you get the structure we can make it look pretty

Step three - keep going with the loops! Alternate sides, and don't worry about making it look perfect... once you get the structure, we can make it look pretty.

how to make a bow step by step for christmas decorating wreaths, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor, wreaths, Step four once you have all the loops you want put the last one in the center This covers up any mess you made

Step four - once you have all the loops you want, put the last one in the center. This covers up any mess you made!

how to make a bow step by step for christmas decorating wreaths, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor, wreaths, Step five wrap your loops with string or floral wire You want to fasten the center tightly Don t forget to leave enough string to fasten the bow to the wreath gift mantel bannister wherever you re putting it

Step five - wrap your loops with string or floral wire. You want to fasten the center tightly! Don't forget to leave enough string to fasten the bow to the wreath, gift, mantel, bannister... wherever you're putting it!

how to make a bow step by step for christmas decorating wreaths, christmas decorations, crafts, seasonal holiday decor, wreaths, For lots more photos and tips AND to see my old Victorian house decorated for Christmas come say hello on my blog Happy Holidays xoxo Victoria

For lots more photos and tips, AND to see my old Victorian house decorated for Christmas, come say hello on my blog!Happy Holidays! xoxo, Victoria

Enjoyed the project?

You can do it! Saved to your projects

Frequently asked questions

Have a question about this project?

Ask a Question

Comments

Join the conversation

2 of 50 comments

Tami witt on Dec 01, 2021

Thank you!! You make it look so easy. I am going to try tonight. :-)

1 Reply
Lynn on Sep 01, 2022

I’ve made the same bows for years, only I use chenille pipe cleaner stems. They come in many different colors, including tinsel-like metallics. I make them from the big wide ones like yours to package-size to teensy ones using 1/2 inch ribbon. 🙃

1 Reply