How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

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How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

The supplies you need are simple.  Some wire edged ribbon (I used about 12 ft. for this bow) and a pipe cleaner or two.

How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

The first thing you do is make the center of your bow by creating a small loop. Keep your thumb inside the loop, holding down the end of your ribbon as you make the rest of the bow.

How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

From that center loop, create a bigger loop on each side .  Going back and forth while holding the center together.

How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

This ribbon was easy because it was the same on both sides.  If you are using a wire edged ribbon that has a design on one side, you will have to twist the ribbon at the center of the bow, as you begin to make the loops on each side.

How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

I make 4 loops on each side.  I try to make them all the same size, but sometimes that doesn’t work and that is why we love the wire edge on the ribbon.  To finish off the bow create one large loop that goes down and will loop back up to the bow.

How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

Gather the middle of the bow together, insert the pipe cleaner into the center loop and pull it back gathering all the other loops.  Tighten the center of the bow and twist the pipe cleaner together.  Just trim off the end of the ribbon.

How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

Then you can fluff the bow and spread out the loops to get a look that you like.  You also want to decide how long you want your tails to hang and cut them to the desired length.

How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon How to make a big bow for a wreath out of ribbon

Then add it to your wreath!  Perfect!

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