Video DIY – How to make an extra large gift bow

Hi everyone! I’m Joette from the Bowdabra Design Team, and today I’ll show you how to create an easy extra large gift bow using Bowdabra. This beautiful bow will make your presents stand out and add a special touch to your gifts. Let’s get started!

Materials:

• 7-9 yards of 4″ wide wired velvet ribbon
• Large Bowdabra
• Bowdabra Bow Wire

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, cut two lengths of the velvet ribbon and insert them in the Bowdabra from the center, making an X shape.

Now, take some velvet ribbon and insert it into the Bowdabra in the center and make a shoe bow. Bring one end across to make a large loop, then bring the other side across, making a matching loop.

Repeat this step with another length of velvet ribbon.

Now, using a longer length of the velvet ribbon, place it in the Bowdabra, leaving a tail. Bring the ribbon across to make a loop slightly smaller than the previous loops.  Twist and fold to make another loop ending with a tail.

Next, using a shorter piece of ribbon, find the center, place it in the Bowdabra, bring it across to form a loop, and repeat on the other side with a matching loop. Again, make the loops slightly smaller. Repeat this step with another length of ribbon. Scrunch everything down with the Bowdabra wand.

Finally, end the bow with a button loop. 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 gorgeous extra large gift bow perfect for those bigger-than-normal gifts. You can also use this bow as an extra large tree topper, or home decor around the house and yard.