How to Make an Easy Bow for Wreaths and Door Hangers

Simple to follow tutorial for How to Make an Easy Bow! It is the perfect bow for wreaths, a Christmas tree bow and holiday decorating ideas.

Got a wreath addiction like me? Need a new {super simple} way to make a fun bow?

Have I got the tutorial making an easy bow for you! Recently I discovered the easiest way to make a bow. This bow making technique has been used for Christmas decor, Trashy $2 Valentine Wreath, and Shamrock Wreath.

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How to Make an Easy Bow: Supplies Needed

Wire-Edged Ribbon

Grosgrain Ribbon

All the supplies you need are ribbon and floral wire. Wired ribbon works the best but I have used grosgrain and sheer ribbon. Each adds it’s own texture but the wired ribbon poofs up better. How to Make an Easy Bow is easier than you think!

Simple Bow Tutorial

Step One: Cut Ribbon to Size

To make a medium sized bow measure 3 to 4 pieces of 24″ of ribbon then fold it in half. Next cut 3 to 4 pieces of 18″ ribbon then fold in half.

As you can see from the picture below, most of the ribbons are folded over but there are also a few pieces that are not. The small pile of 4 to 5 white ribbons measure about 12″ long.

This technique used 14 pieces of wired, grosgrain, and sheer ribbons (24″ – 12″ in length) to make a medium sized bow.

Step Two: Stack the Ribbon

Start the ribbon stack with the larger, longer folded ribbons on the bottom then layer the different types of ribbon by alternation which way the fold goes. Alternating the folds will allow some folds will be on top and some on the bottom of the finished bow.

A few pieces of the chevron grosgrain ribbon and all of the white ribbons simply lay flat in the stack.

Step Three: Gather, Pinch, and Wrap

Find the center of the stack and pinch all the ribbons together in the middle. Then wrap the pinch tightly with a 24″ length of floral wire.

I love using these small wire cutters in all my crafting!

Step Four: Fluff into a Pretty Bow

Next “fluff” the bow out by forming the folds into loops and gently tugging the ribbons this way and that until you are satisfied with how the bow looks.

Use the floral wire to attach the easy bow to your favorite wreath!

Here’s just a few of the wreaths and DIY Door Hangers I’ve used this Simple Bow Making Technique to decorate!

Wreaths and DIY Door Hangers

Personalized Teacher Pencil Door Hanger

Outdoor Decorating for Christmas

Hopefully this how to make an easy bow tutorial will inspire you to add a little color to you world! If you have questions about the technique helpful hints of your own, please share with me in the comments.

Love money saving holiday decor? Check out these DIY projects!

Holiday Decorating on a Budget

• Snowflake Plate Charger ~ It’s a Dollar Store Project!
• How to make a Holiday Bow {easiest bow tutorial ever!}
• Barnwood Christmas Tree Box ~ perfect farmhouse style!
• No-sew Pet Stockings – awesome gift for Pet Lovers!
• Semi-homemade Christmas Tree Skirt

DIY Christmas Ornaments

• Inexpensive Snowflake Ornaments from Coffee Filters
• Do-It-Yourself Pet Silhouettes ~ awesome gift for Pet Lovers!
• Paint Brush Santas ~ Homemade Christmas Ornaments

DIY Christmas Gifts to Make

• Disney Inspired Ribbon Tassel Keychain ~ personalize it!
• Simple Deer Silhouette String Art
• Horse String Art Project
• Upcycled Painted Clutch with Fabric Flower ~ fancy enough for a night out on the town!

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