How to Make a Bow the Easy Way: EZ Bow Maker Tutorial
Do you struggle to make bows? Or spend hours trying to make the perfect bow with inconsistent results? Today, we're diving into the world of easy bow-making using the amazing EZ Bow Maker tool. No more wasting hours trying to get your bows just right - this clever device is here to help us create perfect bows in no time. So, let's get started and have some creative fun crafting beautiful bows!
Bows are the perfect finishing touch for so many projects, wreaths, gifts, and more. There's no reason not to learn how to make them for yourself. This step-by-step tutorial will help you learn how to make a bow the easy way.
Materials
- EZ Bow Maker
- 1-4 Different Ribbons of your choice pick colors and patterns that complement your project
- Pair of scissors
- Wire snippers
- Either some floral wire or zip ties for securing your bow
- Chenille stem or pipe cleaner for attaching your bow
- Cutting mat with measurements (optional)
Instructions
- Start by deciding on the size of bow you would like to make based on the end use. Is it for a wreath, a sign, a craft, a wedding pew, a gift?
- Next choose whether or not to include tails for your bow and how long you would like them to be on the finished bow. Using the EZ Bow Maker with the optional cutting mat underneath, measure the desired length of ribbon for your first tail, leaving a little extra for allowance.
- It's time to start creating the loops! This is a simple process and it is the only part that requires your focus. Simply take the wired ribbon in between your fingers at your desired length point and pinch it followed by a twist.
- Pinch the ribbon first.
- Then twist the ribbon as you guide it through the two pegs on the EZ Bow Maker.
- Decide on how large you would like the loops to be and measure using the easy guide on the top of the EZ Bow Maker tool.
- Fold the ribbon gently over to creat the loop and then repeat the pinch and twist technique as you guide the ribbon through the two pegs again.
- Repeat this process for the opposite side of your bow as shown.
- Once the loops are in place, cut your second tail to match the length of the first one.
- Optionally, you can cut a mermaid tail or dove tail at the bottom to finish off the look. Taking your scissors, cut at an angle from the non-wired, folded edge of the ribbon as shown below.
- To create a double loop bow or larger, continue this same process. Let the pegs serve as your extra hands to hold the bow in place as you move the loops and tails around. Don't be nervous, you cannot mess this up, I promise!
- With the loops still securely pinched and twisted between the two pegs, take your ziptie, pipe cleaner, floral wire, twine, or another small piece of ribbon (about 6 inches) and slide it under the loops.
- Gently slide the loops off the pegs bringing the ends of the zip tie up and secure the loops in place.
- If you opt for my favorite choice, the zip tie, be sure to leave it loose and add a chenille stem or pipe cleaner to match the bow so that you can use it to hang your bow. See below.
- Now comes the fun part! Carefully fluff and arrange the loops to achieve the fullness and shape you desire.
- Embellish your bow with fun touches of sparkle bling! I love to do this to my bows. Here is where I find my favorite bling.