How to make an easy and pretty fall Bowdabra bow

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here, decorating a grapevine wreath with a Pretty Fall Bowdabra Bow.

 

Supplies:

Bowdabra Bow Maker
Bowdabra Bow Wire
Ribbons
Grapevine Wreath
Flowers

Instructions:

First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire, fold it in half, and insert it into the Bowdabra.  You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other side.  This will serve as your slipknot. Tuck the ends under to stay out of the way while you are making your bow.

Place 2 strips of black ribbon, each 16″ in length in the Bowdabra.

Next, place 2 strips of printed ribbon, each 16″ in length in the Bowdabra.

Start creating the bow by placing the ribbon in the channel.
Be sure to leave a 6″ length.

Create loops by passing the ribbon through the channel, twisting it on each turn.
Continue in this manner until you have created the desired number of loops.
I created 3 loops on each side.

After creating the loops, I used the bow wand to push the ribbons into the channel.

Place flowers in the channel.

Add a burlap ribbon in the channel, folding the end under the loop.

Make 3 additional loops using the burlap ribbon.
Fold the end of the ribbon in to hide the edge.

Add some raffia in the channel.
Use the bow wand to push the ribbons into the channel.

Pull up on the bow wire, threading the ends through the loop.
Pull tight, turn to the back, and tie a knot.

Fluff out the loops and dovetail the ends of the ribbons.

Finishing your wreath

Use the excess bow wire to tie the bow to the wreath.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

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