9 Ways to Make a Bow Gift!
I know you will be a Bow Master in no time!
As promised, here are 9 Ways to Make a Bow! And, I've taken the liberty of dividing into separate mini videos so that you can quickly and easily locate the instructions you need.
Enjoy!
For this bow, the loops measure:
2 loops form rabbit ears = 10 inches
4 loops form an X behind rabbit ears = 12 inches
3 loops in between X loops = 14 inches
Make bow tails as long as you like.
For this bow, the loops measure:
Cut a 16 inch streamer, dove tail, fold in half and set aside.
Come in 8 inches and pinch.
3 loops = 12 inches
Make tails as long as you like.
Attach the streamer you set aside to the back.
Secure with florist wire.
For this bow, the loops measure:
Use 2, 2.5 inch ribbons and stack on top of each other.
2 loops = 8 inches long.
5 loops = 10 inches long.
Make the bow tails as long as you like.
For this bow, the loops measure:
Use 1 ribbon 1.5" wide and 1 ribbon 2.5" wide and stack them.
2 loops = 10 inches long to form rabbit ears
4 loops = 12 inches long to form an X shape behind rabbit ears
3 loops = 14 inches long in between X shaped loops
Make bow tails as long as you like.
For this bow, the loops measure:
9 loops = 10 inches long.
Make ribbon tails as long as you like.
For this bow measure:
1 loop = 4 inches long to form the center
twist and pinch to pleat for each loop
2 loops = 8 inches long to form a bow tie
6 loops = 10 inches long
Make bow tails as long as you like.
This is my Signature Bow, the Funky Bow!
Easiest bow ever to make. Can be made with different ribbons or all the same.
Come up 8 inches from the end of the ribbon, pinch and form a 12 inch loop.
Do the same with the rest of the ribbon but alternate the direction of the loops.
End with 5 loops all measuring 12 inches long.
Find a Christmas version of this Funky Bow here on my blog.
For this bow, measure:
Ribbon #1 2.5", 3 loops = 8 inches long, cut 8 inch streamer, twist
Ribbon #2 1.5", 4 loops = 10 inches long, cut 8 inch streamer, twist
Ribbon #3 1.5", 3 loops = 12 inches long, cut 8 inch streamer, twist
Ribbon #4 2.5", 3 loops = 12 inches long, cut 8 inch streamer, twist
Trim streamers to the length of the bows in that pattern
For this bow, measure:
2 loops = 8 inches to form rabbit ears
4 loops = 10 inces to form X shape behind rabbit ears
2 loops = 12 inches in between X shape loops
4 loops =14 inches to form X shape in back
Make ribbon tails as long as you like.
Did you enjoy these tutorials? I hope so! I tried to give you many options so that you can at least master one bow style in order to help you jazz up your seasonal and holiday decorating. Now that you have the steps for mastering a bow, don't forget to Practice, Practice, Practice!
Hey, if you're interested in learning more about the art of wreath making, take a look at my Wreath Making of the Month Club. It's full of ideas and just like these videos, you learn online in the comfort of your own home. Sweet!
Happy Wreathing!
Julie
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