Sometimes the simplest things in life are the most rewarding. Who would have thought a person could get such total enjoyment from a bow?
Seriously…I promise you will be absolutely delighted if you whip one of these up.
In less than 10 minutes. Here’s how!
When I made my grain sack bow I was not able to use the stapler for the last step. The layers of fabric were too thick and I jammed my stapler. So I used a needle and embroidery floss and put a couple of stitches in it to hold it all together.
Obviously you don’t have to use burlap ribbon. Any kind will work but I recommend 4 in. wired ribbon so the bow doesn’t flop. Also, my measurements for the 2 longer pieces are totally random. You can make your bow any size under the sun.
If you make one and don’t mind…please send me a picture. I would love to see what you created!
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So that’s how it’s done! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Fantastic. I’m pretty sloppy with my bows… This should set me on the straight and narrow!!!
Thank you for sharing this, Ann! I am so excited to give it a try…
Well of course you would use thread to sew your bow together at the end! What else is a seamstress to do???? Love it! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. Maybe, just maybe I can replicate it. LOL!
Stunning and simple … perfect.
Fondly,
Glenda
Perfect, I need to make a bow today and will try your method. Yours looks perfect so I expect mine will too:)
Even challenged Olive can do that. Thanks bunches Ann.
Thanks so much for this great tutorial! VERY useful, and VERY practical! Love it!
Thank you for the awesome tutorial! I can never make bows and when I have seen tutorials, they never make sense. Yours is very easy to understand so I will be trying your method. Thanks and have a great weekend!
-Shelley
Wow, I love this easy way to make a bow. They are the most frustrating thing to make aren’t they?? Thanks for the tips Ann.
Beautiful and simple. Perfect.
I just made one with wired ribbon which is a bit stiff so I think I’ll try one with ragged edged muslin later. :)
Awesome advice.
Great Job Ann!! Totally shows how easy this is!!! To pretty simple loosely and beautifully tied bows!! Cheers!!
You are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing.
xo,
RJ
YOU ROCK! That’s amazing! Thank you…I have about 36,000 places that I need to do this. :)
Beautiful, thank you for that, I have pinned it to two of my boards. Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my last post. I appreciate your friendship.
Hugs, Cindy
Simple and I love It !!! Thank you so much !
I have been waiting for this tutorial! It IS easy… and the bow is perfect!!! This has changed my bow decor forever!!! Thanks!
Ann…what a beautiful bow…i am definitely using this post as a constant reference…love your wreath and the white and red bow is magnificent!!! Thanks so much for the tutorial….Have a great weekend!
Staples! Why didn’t I think of that? I want to make a bow right now!!
Thank you so much, its just what I was looking for. Great tutorial and looks like even I can do it.
Ann, this is genius using a stapler to make a bow! I just bought some new ribbon for a kitchen wreath so I may give this a try. Pinning this for future reference!
Awesome tutorial, Ann. You are so clever! xxoo
Stunning, simple, perfection!!! Incredible tutorial!! :)
I hadn’t realized you didn’t actually tie your bows – they are fake bows. I’ll forgive you for the deception since they look so beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial, by the way, as I may want to make my own fake bows.
Easy to follow tutorial! Thanks!!
Thank you! I do believe I could do this. I admired the bow on yesterday’s post and wished for one of my own – and now I can have one!
Wow! Beautiful bows that I can’t wait to try! Thanks for sharing this tutorial at such a timely season.
Love it, Ann! Not only am I going to make a couple of these, I’m pinning it! : ) Does it matter if the ribbon has wire in it or not?
Aha! That’s how you do it! Thanks for sharing the how to.
Sarah
Thank you!!!! Lol! I’ve struggled so with getting “perfect” bows. Now I know. ;)
Visitng from the Nesting Place. Great tutorial! I will be using this tip for sure, thanks!
Thank you so much for a great tutorial! This came at exactly the right time :)
A stapler = GENIUS. Your bow is perfectly floppy, a lovely combination of casual and elegant. Adore.
Genius – and I am pinning so my bows can be perfect, not crumpled messes like they usually are!
Kelly
it looks great! Where did you get that ribbon on the first bow? I want some!
I love, love this tutorial! I pinned and will absolutely be revisiting this pin many times over for years to come!
:) Linda
PS-Had to Pin and Tweet it!! ;)
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I love that style of bow! Thank you so much for the tutorial! I can think of so many uses, but on the wreath like you pictured is my favorite.
I used your tutorial for a cute wreath I made. It turned out cute! Check it out at: http://www.cravingchocolateandlazydays.com/2013/05/15/diy-drink-umbrella-wreath/