Making a Favor Bow
How to tie bows for favors
One of the most frequently asked questions about favors is how to tie favor ribbon.
Tying a bow with your favor ribbon may take some practice, but after a few tries you
will find that it's as easy as tying your shoe. In fact, it's just like tying your shoe!
Start with a practice bow. The most common problem with practice bows is that the
name or date will end up on the wrong side, or the ribbon will flip over in tying. This
can be remedied by simple adjustments to the ribbon. One twist or turn can make all
the difference. Practice does make perfect when you're tying favor ribbon.
If you are still struggling with your bows, or would prefer to use the
"cheater's method", you can follow the steps in the following
illustrations. You'll need your favor ribbon and a 12" piece of curling
ribbon to make this "faux bow". The best part about using this method is
that it's quick, easy, and helps you keep a uniform look to all of your avors. Tie a
12" piece of curling ribbon around your favor in the
that spot where you will be placing your finished bow, and you're ready to
begin!
One of the most frequently asked questions about favors is how to tie favor ribbon.
Tying a bow with your favor ribbon may take some practice, but after a few tries you
will find that it's as easy as tying your shoe. In fact, it's just like tying your shoe!
Start with a practice bow. The most common problem with practice bows is that the
name or date will end up on the wrong side, or the ribbon will flip over in tying. This
can be remedied by simple adjustments to the ribbon. One twist or turn can make all
the difference. Practice does make perfect when you're tying favor ribbon.
If you are still struggling with your bows, or would prefer to use the
"cheater's method", you can follow the steps in the following
illustrations. You'll need your favor ribbon and a 12" piece of curling
ribbon to make this "faux bow". The best part about using this method is
that it's quick, easy, and helps you keep a uniform look to all of your avors. Tie a
12" piece of curling ribbon around your favor in the
that spot where you will be placing your finished bow, and you're ready to
begin!
Step #1
Make a loop as shown with your ribbon. Make sure that the ribbon intersects
just above the personalization on the left tail of your ribbon, as shown.
just above the personalization on the left tail of your ribbon, as shown.
Step #2
Bring the top of your loop down to where the ribbons cross. The inside of
the very top of the ribbon loop should be touching the back of the point
where the ribbon crosses.
the very top of the ribbon loop should be touching the back of the point
where the ribbon crosses.
Step #3
Hold the now formed bow in place and place it carefully against the
knot of the curling ribbon you tied your favor with.
knot of the curling ribbon you tied your favor with.
Step #4
Tie the bow in place with the tails of the curling ribbon. Make the knot
just tight enough to secure the position of the ribbon. Adjust your
ends and tighten your knot. Make another knot to prevent it from
slipping open.
just tight enough to secure the position of the ribbon. Adjust your
ends and tighten your knot. Make another knot to prevent it from
slipping open.
Step #5
Curl the ends of your curling ribbon. That's it! Now you have the
secret to a perfect bow every time!
secret to a perfect bow every time!
Step #6
The finished Product!