How to tie a bow Of course no holiday wreath is complete without a festive bow. “I like to use a plaid pattern during the holidays because it makes a statement and provides a nice texture on any wreath,� Askew said. Here are his five steps for making a great one. Supplies: Favorite ribbon, scissors and wire.
STEPS 1 & 2: Tying a bow is just like tying your shoes. Start out by making one loop, twist the loop and repeat this step until you have two loops made. Repeat this step until you have odd numbers on both sides. I like using odd numbers because it evenly creates a bow.
STEP 3: After you have repeated steps 1 and 2, make sure you make a small loop in the middle and attach the bow with wire. By doing this, it will create a barrier between the sides and hide any imperfections. STEP 4: Cut about 6 inches of ribbon, find the middle, attach the tail you just created to the bow and secure them with wire. STEP 5: Almost done! Using your scissors, fold the left side of the tail in half (at the bottom) and cut the ribbon up. Repeat the same step on the right side. This will add a nice final touch to your bow. I like to make sure the tails fall almost down to the bottom of the wreath. LL
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