Download Article Show Download Article A big part of making a beautiful wreath is adding on a bow! Bows can be the perfect accents to holiday, seasonal, and everyday wreaths. You can make a fluffy bow with plenty of full loops, or you can use burlap to make a floppy bow for a look that's a little more rustic. Whatever you choose to do, it'll take minimal materials and a little bit of practice to make the perfect bow for your wreath!
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To make a bow for a wreath with wire ribbon, start by unspooling at least 9 feet of ribbon, making a 3-inch wide circle at one end, and pinching it together with one hand. Then, use your other hand to make loops on both sides of the circle in a figure “8” pattern, keeping the fabric pinched together in the center. Continue making progressively larger loops until you have about 12 inches of ribbon left. Finally, secure the end of the ribbon to the pinched fabric with floral wire to make a big loop, then cut the loop in the middle to form the tails of the bow. To learn how to make a bow from unwired ribbon, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 206,299 times. Reader Success Stories
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