Ribbon Bow Designs

How to Make Professional, Hand-Tied Bows with Ribbon

Our time-tested method for hand-tied bows is simple and gives your designs a professional, high-quality finish.

1. Make a small loop and leave a tail.
2. With a double-face ribbon, twist it so that the correct side is up.
3. Make another loop that is slightly larger than the first.
4. Squeeze the ribbon together to create a small center.
5. Make loops a little larger each time and try not to line up the ribbon.
6. Repeat until you have 8 loops on each side; this will make about a 4-yard bow.
7. After loops are created, take floral wire and lay it over the top, securing with your thumb. (21 – 22 gauge floral wire works the best.)
8. Bring both ends of the wire to the back of the bow and twist lightly.
9. Place it in the other hand and fluff the bow.
10. Turn upside down and twist the bow, not the wire.
11. Turn upright and bow is complete. 

Note: For a round bow, make loops the same size each time.