How to make a perfect bow…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.
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How to make a perfect bow…in less than 10 minutes.
When I make a bow with heavier fabric, like grain sack, I am not able to use the stapler for the last step. The layers of fabric are too thick and they jam my stapler. So I use a needle and embroidery floss and put a couple of stitches in it to hold it all together. (Click HERE to see the grain sack bow.)
Obviously, you don’t have to use burlap ribbon. Any kind will work but I recommend ribbon at least 4 inches wide so the bow has some presence. Also, my measurements for the 2 longer pieces are totally random. You can make your bow any size under the sun.
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Seriously genius :) Finally, my bows won’t suck! Thanks girly!
Have always wanted to know how to make one of these bows … and with your exceptionally clear instructions I’m all set to go now! Love your step-by-step pictures … not an easy thing to do and you’ve done it very well!
I am SO right brained this tutorial was PERFECT for me!! I finally can make a great looking bow… LOVED IT – – THANK YOU!!!
This was wonderful information. Now I won’t go crazy trying to make bows anymore.
Thanks for the tute! ♥
I found this on Pinterest and tracked it back to you. I used the picture today on my blog with the link back to you, hope that’s okay.
Thanks,
Mary
You are awesome. I’m so excited.. I’m going to try the bowmaking for a Halloween Wreath
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/
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.
Hello, I used your blog post in my post here: http://thisblackbirdsnest.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/tuesdays-top-10-1-01-2013.html
I hope it’s alright!
Have a nice day.
Hello, I featured this post in my blog post
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I hope it’s alright, if it’s not, please tell me and I’ll remove it.
It’s a great tutorial.
Have a good day!
Hello, I featured this post in my blog post
I hope it’s alright, if it’s not, please tell me and I’ll remove it.
Have a good day!
PS-Had to Pin and Tweet it!! ;)
I love, love this tutorial! I pinned and will absolutely be revisiting this pin many times over for years to come!
:) Linda
it looks great! Where did you get that ribbon on the first bow? I want some!
Genius – and I am pinning so my bows can be perfect, not crumpled messes like they usually are!
Kelly
A stapler = GENIUS. Your bow is perfectly floppy, a lovely combination of casual and elegant. Adore.
Thank you so much for a great tutorial! This came at exactly the right time :)
Visitng from the Nesting Place. Great tutorial! I will be using this tip for sure, thanks!
Thank you!!!! Lol! I’ve struggled so with getting “perfect” bows. Now I know. ;)
Aha! That’s how you do it! Thanks for sharing the how to.
Sarah
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?
Wow! Beautiful bows that I can’t wait to try! Thanks for sharing this tutorial at such a timely season.
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!
Easy to follow tutorial! Thanks!!
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.
Stunning, simple, perfection!!! Incredible tutorial!! :)
Awesome tutorial, Ann. You are so clever! xxoo
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!
Thank you so much, its just what I was looking for. Great tutorial and looks like even I can do it.
Staples! Why didn’t I think of that? I want to make a bow right now!!
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!
I have been waiting for this tutorial! It IS easy… and the bow is perfect!!! This has changed my bow decor forever!!! Thanks!
Simple and I love It !!! Thank you so much !
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
YOU ROCK! That’s amazing! Thank you…I have about 36,000 places that I need to do this. :)
You are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing.
xo,
RJ
Great Job Ann!! Totally shows how easy this is!!! To pretty simple loosely and beautifully tied bows!! Cheers!!
Awesome advice.
I just made one with wired ribbon which is a bit stiff so I think I’ll try one with ragged edged muslin later. :)
Beautiful and simple. Perfect.
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.
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
Thanks so much for this great tutorial! VERY useful, and VERY practical! Love it!
Even challenged Olive can do that. Thanks bunches Ann.
Perfect, I need to make a bow today and will try your method. Yours looks perfect so I expect mine will too:)
Stunning and simple … perfect.
Fondly,
Glenda
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!
Thank you for sharing this, Ann! I am so excited to give it a try…
Fantastic. I’m pretty sloppy with my bows… This should set me on the straight and narrow!!!
So that’s how it’s done! Thanks for the great tutorial!