How to Make an Easy 5 Minute Bow for a Wreath
Making a ribbon bow for a wreath is easy and can be done in just 5 minutes! In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll show you how to make a bow with a basic single loop or double loop bow that will look great on any wreath. So let's get to bow making and have some fun with this simple bow project!
Equipment
- Melanie's DIY Bow Maker
- scissors
Materials
- 1 wired ribbon
- 1 zip tie
Instructions
- Start by placing a zip tie or floral wire or even a pipe cleaner between the two wood dowel rods of the bow maker.
- Slide a single strip of wired ribbon between dowels on top of zip tie leaving out enough piece of ribbon to cut tails to the desired length of your bow.
- Start by creating the first loop which is a single loop for the bow by folding one end of the ribbon in half lengthwise through the wood dowels.
- Next up, create the second loop with the ribbon on the opposite side with a twist on the bow maker.
- Repeat this process back and forth with the remaining ribbon to create as many loops as you would like your ribbon bow to have.
- Now that you have your loops created, place your index finger in the center again to hold it and bring the zip tie up to secure the bow.
- Remove the bow from the bow maker and fold each tail piece of ribbon in half to trim with the bunny ear trick.
- Take a small piece of ribbon and fold it in on the sides. Tie the ribbon piece in a single loop knot or double knot around the center of the bow to cover the wire or pipe cleaner used to secure the ribbon.
- Be sure to fluff the loops and flatten out the tails on this simple bow and then get ready to show it off!