Even though our crisp mornings still give way to warm and sunny afternoons, it won’t be long until autumn to here. Create this stunning fall wreath to celebrate the season.
Supplies for a Stunning Fall Wreath
- 24″ length Bowdabra Bow Wire
- 30″ length 6″ or 8″ tulle
- 24″ length 1½” patterned grosgrain ribbon
- 40″ length 1½” patterned grosgrain ribbon
- 30″ length 1″ patterned grosgrain ribbon (pattern 1) cut in 10″ lengths
- 10″ length 1″ patterned grosgrain ribbon (pattern 2)
- 3½” length 1″ patterned grosgrain ribbon (pattern 2)
- Hot glue or strong liquid adhesive
- Bowdabra Bow Making & Design Tool
- Wreath
Instructions for a Stunning Fall Wreath
Note: These grosgrain ribbons are from LaRibbons® Halloween Collection.
- Cut ribbons to appropriate lengths. Dovetail the ends of the ribbons by folding the ribbon in half and cutting the fold on an angle. Quickly pass the ribbon ends through a flame to seal.
- Fold the bow wire in half and put in the Bowdabra. Tuck the ends of the wire under the Bowdabra to keep them out of the way.
- Center the 30″ length of tulle ribbon in the Bowdabra.
- Center the 24″ length of 1½” patterned grosgrain ribbon in the Bowdabra on to of the tulle.
- Make a six-loop fold and twist bow with the 40″ length of 1½” patterned grosgrain ribbon.
- Center the three 10″ lengths of 1″ patterned grosgrain ribbon (pattern 1) in the Bowdabra.
- Make a two-loop fold and twist bow with the 10″ length of 1″ patterned grosgrain ribbon (pattern 2).
- Compress the ribbons with the Bowdabra wand.
- With the ribbons still in the Bowdabra, pass the wire ends through the loop and tighten.
- With the ribbons still in the Bowdabra, tie a secure knot.
- Remove the bow from the Bowdabra, bring the wire ends to the back side of the bow, and tie a secure knot. Leave the wire ends long for attaching the bow to the wreath.
- Use hot glue or strong liquid adhesive to secure the 3½” length of 1″ patterned grosgrain ribbon (pattern 2) around the center of the bow.
- Make final adjustments to the bow loops and fluffy the bow.
- Attach the bow to the wreath using the ends of the bow wire.
