How to Make Ribbons & Bows + free 15 page guide!

Monday, December 22nd, 2008 at 10:31 pm

The step-by-step directions for making the "Magic Bow" are just below these illustrations.

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A length of ribbon is wrapped around several times to form a fairly large loop.
The loop is flattened in such a manner that the loose end of the ribbon is even with the end of the flattened loop.
This step requires the flattened loop to be folded in half and a diagonal cut made

across each corner at the fold.
A narrow ribbon or cord is then tied around the resulting

V-notches when the ribbon is unfolded, as shown.
The ribbon is refolded, and the open loops are pulled through each other.
The pulled-through loops are then shaped with your hands and positioned to result in the flower-like bow shown.

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