You've got your gift all wrapped up and ready to go. All it needs is a pretty bow–and tying a ribbon bow around the box will give you a nicer, fancier feel than using a stick-on bow. We’ll show you how to tie a basic ribbon bow as well as how to create a diagonal bow and a fancy woven look around your gift box!
1.Drape the ribbon horizontally across the top of the box.
Leave about 4 to 8 inches (10.16 to 20.32 centimeters) hanging off the side for the tail of the bow. Do not cut the ribbon yet.[1]
- It’s better to leave more ribbon hanging off the side than too little. You can always cut it shorter later.
2. Pull the rest of the ribbon under the box and back to the front. Don’t flip the box over, or you may lose your place. Instead, lift the box up and bring the rest of the ribbon behind it. Set the box back down once the ribbon comes out the other side.
- 3. Cross the ribbons across the front of the box. Bring the ribbon towards the middle of the box, then bring the shorter end to meet it. Twist the ribbons around each other so that they are oriented vertically.
- If your ribbon has a right and wrong side, you may have to twist it twice so that you don't see the wrong side of the ribbon.
- 4. Wrap the ribbon around the back of the box and back to the front. Lift the box up again. Pull the longer part of the ribbon behind the box and out the other side. Set the box down again.
- Place your thumb against the twisted part to keep it secure as you wrap the ribbon around the back.
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5. Measure the ribbon against the first piece and cut it. Bring your ribbon back towards the middle of the box. Measure it against the end of the ribbon from the beginning and cut it.
- 6. Wrap the ribbon under the twisted part. Pull the ribbon across the front of the twisted part at an angle. Bring it under the twisted part, and back out the way you started. Pull on both ends of the ribbon to tighten the knot.
- 7. Tie the ribbon into a bow. Fold both ends of the ribbon into loops. Cross the left loop over the right one to make a smaller loop in the middle. Pull the left loop through that smaller loop, then pull to tighten.
- 8. Adjust the bow, then trim off the excess ribbon. Take a moment to adjust the loops and the tails.If you used a wired ribbon, you can fluff the loops up as well. For a fancier touch, cut the ends of the tails into angles or Vs.
The course comes from wikihow.
