How To Tie a Christmas Bow With 1-Sided Ribbon
Back by popular demand, here is a tutorial on how to tie a Christmas bow with wire ribbon when the pattern is not on both sides.
Let's get started with this Christmas tree bow topper DIY.
Tools and materials:
- Ribbon
- Pipe cleaners
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1. Fold
Fold your ribbon over itself and pinch the center.
2. Twist
Twist your ribbon so the pattern side is facing down.
3. Flip
Flip the ribbon over itself back to the center to make another loop.
4. Pinch
Pinch and twist so your pattern is facing down, folding the ribbon back to center.
This is what your bow should look like from the side.
5. Secure with a pipe cleaner
Wrap a pipe cleaner around the middle of the bow and twist the two sides together securing the loops in place.
6. Make loops
Make a loop with the tail of the ribbon and feed the pipe cleaner through the loop.
7. Twist the pipe cleaner
At the back of the bow, twist the pipe cleaner together to secure the middle loop.
8. Fluff
Fluff the loops and then the bow is ready to place on your Christmas tree!
On this bow, I made a TON of loops using the entire spool of ribbon.
DIY Christmas tree bow topper
Now all that's left to do is stock up on ribbon and get to practicing! Christmas is right around of the corner (or in the crafting world already over) so you better get to work!
Let me know what you think of this cute DIY Christmas bow idea in the comments below.
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Oh, thank you! I have paid to have these made for me for years. Now, I can tie my own and put that money towards other decorations. Thank you so very much.
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Thank you!!!!! Can’t wait to try this! You have made my day!
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