Video DIY – How to make a gorgeous tree-top bow

Hi everyone! I’m Joette from the Bowdabra Design Team, and today I’ll show you how to create a beautiful tree-top bow or wreath bow. This versatile project will elevate your holiday decor in no time. Let’s get started!

Materials:

– 4” wide wired ribbon
– 2.5” wide wired ribbon
– 1.5” wide wired ribbon
– 7/8” wide wired ribbon
– Large Bowdabra
– Bowdabra Bow Wire

(Bowdabra ribbons)

Instructions:

First, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire.  Then, 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.

Next, lay in some ribbon for the tails on which they have already been dovetailed. To dovetail, fold the ribbon in half and cut at an angle away from the fold.

Now, take about 2 yards of the same ribbon as the tails, find the center, and lay it in the Bowdabra right side facing down.  Now, bring one end over to make a loop and scrunch it in the Bowdabra. Then, bring the other end across to make a loop and scrunch in the Bowdabra (shoe bow). Measure the loops so that they are approximately the same size.

Repeat this process with tails and a shoe bow twice more with two different ribbons.

For the last 7/8″ wide ribbon, scrunch it in the Bowdabra and make it into a shoe bow.

To finish, add a strip of the same ribbon you began with and make one loop and a tail in the center.

Now scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.  Then, insert the loose wires through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Then, remove the bow from the Bowdabra, separate the ends, turn to the back, and tie a knot.  Tie a double knot for extra security. You have a perfect tree-top bow, and you made it in just minutes!!