Simple to follow tutorial for How to Make an Easy Bow! It is the perfect bow for wreaths, a Christmas tree bow and holiday decorating ideas.
Got a wreath addiction like me? Need a new {super simple} way to make a fun bow?
Have I got the tutorial making an easy bow for you! Recently I discovered the easiest way to make a bow. This bow making technique has been used for Christmas decor, Trashy $2 Valentine Wreath, and Shamrock Wreath.
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How to Make an Easy Bow: Supplies Needed
Wire-Edged Ribbon
Grosgrain Ribbon
All the supplies you need are ribbon and floral wire. Wired ribbon works the best but I have used grosgrain and sheer ribbon. Each adds it’s own texture but the wired ribbon poofs up better. How to Make an Easy Bow is easier than you think!
Simple Bow Tutorial
Step One: Cut Ribbon to Size
To make a medium sized bow measure 3 to 4 pieces of 24″ of ribbon then fold it in half. Next cut 3 to 4 pieces of 18″ ribbon then fold in half.
As you can see from the picture below, most of the ribbons are folded over but there are also a few pieces that are not. The small pile of 4 to 5 white ribbons measure about 12″ long.
This technique used 14 pieces of wired, grosgrain, and sheer ribbons (24″ – 12″ in length) to make a medium sized bow.
Step Two: Stack the Ribbon
Start the ribbon stack with the larger, longer folded ribbons on the bottom then layer the different types of ribbon by alternation which way the fold goes. Alternating the folds will allow some folds will be on top and some on the bottom of the finished bow.
A few pieces of the chevron grosgrain ribbon and all of the white ribbons simply lay flat in the stack.
Step Three: Gather, Pinch, and Wrap
Find the center of the stack and pinch all the ribbons together in the middle. Then wrap the pinch tightly with a 24″ length of floral wire.
I love using these small wire cutters in all my crafting!
Step Four: Fluff into a Pretty Bow
Next “fluff” the bow out by forming the folds into loops and gently tugging the ribbons this way and that until you are satisfied with how the bow looks.
Use the floral wire to attach the easy bow to your favorite wreath!
Here’s just a few of the wreaths and DIY Door Hangers I’ve used this Simple Bow Making Technique to decorate!
Wreaths and DIY Door Hangers
Personalized Teacher Pencil Door Hanger
Outdoor Decorating for Christmas
Hopefully this how to make an easy bow tutorial will inspire you to add a little color to you world! If you have questions about the technique helpful hints of your own, please share with me in the comments.
Love money saving holiday decor? Check out these DIY projects!
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- No-sew Pet Stockings – awesome gift for Pet Lovers!
- Semi-homemade Christmas Tree Skirt
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- Do-It-Yourself Pet Silhouettes ~ awesome gift for Pet Lovers!
- Paint Brush Santas ~ Homemade Christmas Ornaments
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- Disney Inspired Ribbon Tassel Keychain ~ personalize it!
- Simple Deer Silhouette String Art
- Horse String Art Project
- Upcycled Painted Clutch with Fabric Flower ~ fancy enough for a night out on the town!
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Great tutorial for those of us who can find bow making a challenge! You make it look easy! Thank you!
Thanks so much sweet lady!
This is so helpful! I want to make a wreath of my own this spring, but I don’t even really know where to start. I will definitely use this. Pinned!
Hey Blair! Thank you so much for pinning my bow making tutorial! {big hugs} ~ Ashley
Great tutorial Ashley! I am hopeless at bows but this… I can do.
I have seen this type of bow all over! I was so excited when I *finally* figured out how to make one!So happy you like the bow tutorial! 😉
Love this bow! I came over from a comment you left on my blog. I’m pinning this for my next wreath. Thanks for sharing!
Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com
Oh I’m so happy you like my Bow Tutorial! It really is a simple way to make a big fluffy bow!
I love this tutorial… Those bows are so cute!! I love that you can use a variety of ribbons… Cute, cute!
Thanks so much Heather! Wreathes are my favorite and an easy way to make a big fluffy wreath is the best! Your posts about “hearing noises” cracked me up! 😉
Pretty bow! I like how you used all the different color ribbons in the same color theme. Pinning this…
So glad you liked (and could understand) my Bow Tutorial! Thanks so much for pinning!
I love this tutorial! My bows don’t always turn out as well as I would like, but this makes it so easy! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks for the great tutorial. I love your shamrock wreath.
Hey Amber! I am so excited you like my Shamrock Wreath! It took a while to make it but it is so bright and happy on my front door!
I love the rainbow pancakes you shared! My 3 little people are going to flip over those. Pinned and making!
What a super cute bow! I love how you put it together. Thank you for sharing it. I pinned it to the party board. 🙂
Marti
Beautiful bows! You make it look so simple. Love how you used different pieces of ribbon for the bow. Thanks for the tutorial, I need all the help I can get when it comes to making bows.
Making bows can be super tricky! Even with the Bowdabra contraption I still had trouble. :/ This way is so much easier!
What a neat way to make a bow! I would have never thought to do this!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week! 🙂
Yup, that’s just how I make them also. Good work. Linda
Thanks Linda! So happy you were able to follow my Bow Making Tutorial! And I love it that you make your bows the same way. It’s super easy isn’t it?!
Pinned. Thanks for the tutorial.
So happy you liked my Bow Making Tutorial! Writing a tutorial can be tricky business!
So pretty! Thanks for sharing. Pinning to Pinterest!
Thank you for the sweet comment! And for pinning!!
Awesome tip! It sounds so easy…I am going to have to give it a try!
If bow making is that easy, I think even I might be able to do it! What a fun way to spruce up wreaths and holiday decorations!
What a great bow! I need to try this one on the next wreath I make.
I am the worst bow maker ever! I need you to come to my house this holiday season just to teach me bow making (and house decorating). Sharing this because everyone needs to know how to make a basic bow (myself included) and I hope to use this throughout the holidays. Thanks for the post!
Hi, definitely pinning. 64 yrs old and FINALLY I know how to make a bow ! That’s almost embarrassing ! Love your blog. You’re very talented and have to tell you, I’m the same way when it comes to thrift shops, Antique shops and garage sales. Thanks, have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for your kind words about my blog! I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment. So happy that you are able to follow my easy bow making tutorial and make a bow for yourself. 🙂
That was supposed to be, ” and now i know how to make a bow.” !! ( =
I think I can handle and enjoy this method of making bows! Every project looks so much better with a bow!
YAY! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me a message!
This is awesome. I have the most horrible luck making bows. But this I can do. Thanks a million.
Yay! I’m so happy my bow making tutorial is going to be helpful to you.
What an awesome and easy way to make a beautiful bow!! Thanks for this great tutorial! I would love to share it on my blog!
OMgoodness! I’m so happy to find this tutorial even after all of these years. I’ve been seeing these bows but couldn’t figure out how to get all the different ribbons in it without too much bulk. Crossing my fingers I’m able to make one that’s even 1/2 as cute as yours. Thanks so much for sharing – I appreciate it. Merry Christmas from Texas!!!
YAY! So happy you were able to make this easy bow!
I made this for my outdoor light! Looks wonderful and so easy to make! It took me longer to decide what ribbon to buy than it did to make it! Lol
YAY! So happy you were able to make this easy bow!
Great way to make bows!! I was not or miss before, but not now, with your method, it’s quick , cute and easy!!! Perfect for my wreaths!! Thanks so much Ashley!!!
YAY! So happy this bow making technique worked for you.