How to Make a Bow With Ribbon for Christmas | Bow Making Tips and Tricks (2023)

You can add a festive touch to all your Christmas gifts with Christmas bows & ribbons. Most gift bows are made from cheap plastic ribbons and can cost more than $2.00. Before the holiday season is over, it might be a good idea not to waste money or create more plastic waste. You can make bows from ribbon or wrapping paper by following my simple pattern.

• Ribbon 
• Hot-Glue Gun

I used an approximately 40-inches long and 1-inch wide ribbon. You don't need to cut them into pieces. Just follow the step-by-step process. First of all, hold your ribbon around 7 inches and mark it as the center. 

Take the short one and fold it toward the center as seen in the picture. See how it’s bending like an upside-down letter U? Attach them with glue.

Use the leftover ribbon as a round shape center. Secure them with a hot glue gun.

Now our 7 inches ribbon is done and uses the remaining strip to make loops like the first one

 Repeat on the other side by flipping the piece over. With your homemade paper bow, you can adorn your gifts in style and on a budget!

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