Bows are like lipstick on a wreath... they make them look bright and prettier!
I had many request to share how I make what I call...
THE CHRISTMAS BOW
This prim and proper bow finds it's way onto wreaths and Christmas presents around StoneGable. It's sorta my signature bow!!!
StoneGable Christmas Bow
long piece of thin wire or pipe cleaner
wire edged ribbon
wire cutters
scissors
1. Gather supplies
2. Find the end of the ribbon
3. Pinch the end of the ribbon together
4. Do the TWIST... make a small loop with the ribbon and twist the end of the loop so the right side of the fabric is facing up. You will be doing the TWIST often for this bow. This is an important, easy technique to learn. Hold the TWISTS together between your thumb and pointer finger.
5. Stack the pinched end (#3) on top of the TWIST (#4) and hold together. This is the center loop
6. Take a length of ribbon longer than the first loop and make another loop. This will be one of the side bow loops. Hold together
7. Do the TWIST and hold together.
8. Follow direction #6 and make the loop on the other side of the bow. Do the TWIST (#4)
9. Make two longer side loops by following directions # 6 and 7. Now you have a center loop and two pairs of side loops. If you want a third pair of loops repeat directions #6 and 7 again. Make sure to make each loop just a little longer than the last set of bow loops.
10. Make one big loop and do the TWIST, and hold all the ribbon together . This will become your two pretty ends
11 . Slip a wire through the center loop and catch all the ribbon you are pinching together. Secure by twisting the wire tightly around the ribbon.
12. Cut the big loop in half and make french ends
Wire to a wreath or package. Fluff!
Here is a triple Christmas Bow I made for the wreath on my front door.
Use the same directions... put one ribbon on top of the other.
I hope this helps to make your Christmas a little more...
MERRY AND BRIGHT!
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So pretty, and I love how your blog is color coordinated, from the header, to the bow, to your festive nail polish. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, Yvonne! I have always wanted to learn how to do the triple bow! I never could get it right...lol!
ReplyDeleteYvonne this is a wonderful tutorial. I'm pinning it! But I'm most impressed with those red nails. They are a reminder that I need a manicure badly! Haha
ReplyDeleteLeslie (GwenMoss)
Good Afternoon Yvonne, Thank you so much for this tutorial I am going to the city tomorrow so I am going to buy some wire edged ribbon and I am going to practise, practise, practise. I noticed there are a lot of "I am's" in the sentences....that means "I am" serious about learning how to make this pretty bow. Thank you for showing us all. Best Wishes Daphne
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Yvonne I am always doing ribbons by trial & error. Yours are done beautifully!
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The bow is the perfect touch for your pretty wreath Yvonne-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteYOu d bws exactly opposite from me:) I have found tha everyone does it differently. I START with the long streamer. XO, P
ReplyDeletegeesh, this keyboard is gonna make me crazy....sorry.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!!!
Love your full, poofy bows!!!
I'll try this next time I make one!
Thanks for the tutorial!!!
Fondly,
Pat
I have made a few this year...this tutorial makes the steps very clear!
ReplyDeleteI love your bows. I make bows too...a little differently. I definitely want to try your way.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! Your bows are beautiful. Will definitely try this!
ReplyDeleteKaren
You are so talented Yvonne! Thank-you so much for the tutorial, I am going to pin it and try it too!
ReplyDeleteCindy
I like the way you do the ends of your bow! I've always seen where you start out making your first 'tail' just before the first loop. Mine have never looked quite right. Thanks for a perfect step-by-step!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, I learned what I needed to learn, & it was quick and easy!
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