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Decorative Ribbon Bows
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Choose from 3 easy-to-make decorative ribbon bows. Once you've mastered these basic steps, try your own variation to create a new style bow. In addition to ribbon, you will need medium gauge wire to secure assembly. Once completed, cut tail ends even following diagonal or chevron cut to prevent raveling. |
| Note:Twisting (Steps 1 & 2) required for any single face or wire edge ribbon. No twist required for double face ribbon. | |
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Puffy Bow
Materials Needed:4 yds. Wrights® 1 1/2" Ribbon (for bow 7" in diameter)
Instructions:
With right side facing up, measure ribbon 6" from one end. Twist ribbon half turn and pinch between thumb and fingers.- Measure 7" (3 1/2" loop) of ribbon, pinch and twist half turn.
- Measure 7" (3 1/2" loop) on opposite side, pinch and twist half turn.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3, alternating sides for a total of 10 loops.
- Measuring 6" (3" loop) repeat steps 2 and 3, alternating sides for a total of 4 loops. (See Figure 1)
- Measuring 5" (2 1/2" loop) repeat steps 2 and 3, alternating sides for a total of 4 loops.
- Slip wire through last loop and around the back of twisted ribbons. Twist wire to secure.
- Enjoy!
Door Bow
Materials Needed3 yds. Wrights® 1 1/2" Ribbon (for bow 8" across)
Instructions:
With right side facing up, measure ribbon 12" from one end. Twist ribbon half turn and pinch between thumb and fingers.- Measure 8" (4" loop) of ribbon, pinch and twist half turn.
- Measure 8" (4" loop) on opposite side, pinch and twist half turn.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3, alternating sides for a total of 6 loops.
- Measure 6" of ribbon, pinch and twist half turn.
- Measure 6" of ribbon, on opposite side, pinch and twist half turn. (See Figure 2)
- Repeat steps 5 and 6, alternating sides for a total of 4 loops.
- Measure 5" of ribbon, form a center loop, pinch and twist half turn.
- Slip wire through center loop and around the back of twisted ribbons. Twist wire to secure.
- Enjoy!
Layered Bow
Materials Needed2 yds. Wrights® 1 1/2" Ribbon (for bow 8" across)
Instructions:
With right side facing up, measure ribbon 12" from one end. Twist ribbon half turn and pinch between thumb and fingers.- Measure 8" (4" loop) of ribbon, pinch and twist half turn.
- Measure 8" (4" loop) on opposite side, pinch and twist half turn.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 measuring 6" of ribbon on each side.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 measuring 4" of ribbon on each side.
- Measure 5" of ribbon, form a center loop, pinch and twist half turn.
- Slip wire through center loop and around the back of twisted ribbons. Twist wire to secure. (See Figure 3)
- Enjoy!
