How to Make a Bow Out of a Ribbon
Cut a length of ribbon., Bring both tail ends of the bow to the middle., Adjust the proportions., Fold the left loop over the right loop.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut a length of ribbon.
Make sure it's long enough for making the bow.
Always allow extra for easing the bow into shape and leaving a long enough tail.Lay the ribbon length down on a flat surface. -
Step 2: Bring both tail ends of the bow to the middle.
Overlap them and you'll have created two loops and two tails.
Shape the loops if they're not evident. , This means checking that both the loops and the tails are the size/length that you want them to be and that they are symmetrical. , Take it around the back and through the center hole.
Pull tightly at the center. -
Step 3: Adjust the proportions.
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Step 4: Fold the left loop over the right loop.
Detailed Guide
Make sure it's long enough for making the bow.
Always allow extra for easing the bow into shape and leaving a long enough tail.Lay the ribbon length down on a flat surface.
Overlap them and you'll have created two loops and two tails.
Shape the loops if they're not evident. , This means checking that both the loops and the tails are the size/length that you want them to be and that they are symmetrical. , Take it around the back and through the center hole.
Pull tightly at the center.
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