How to Make Multi Loop Bows for Gift Wrapping

W.S.
Making multi loop bows isn't very difficult if you know what you're doing. With the holidays coming up, try using this method to add some beauty to your holiday decorations and presents.

How to Make Multi Loop Bows - Materials Needed

There are very few materials needed to make multi loop bows as you might have guessed. This first thing you need is ribbon. You can use any type of ribbon you like and this will likely depend on what you're planning on doing with the bow.

To add to a gift, you might want to use inexpensive ribbon to make multi loop bows. If you're making a decoration, you might want to use a sturdier satin ribbon to make multi loop bows. Whatever the application, you'll need a ribbon sturdy enough to be used with floral wire.

The other materials you need to make multi loop bows are floral wire and scissors. Three simple materials can make beautiful multi loop bows for your gifts or holiday decorations.

How to Make Multi Loop Bows - Step #1

The first step you'll take to make multi loop bows is to cut your ribbon of choice. Trim it to the desired length with the scissors. Of course the length you cut will depend on how large you wish to make your multi loop bows.

How to Make Multi Loop Bows - Step #2

The second step you'll take to make multi loop bows is to make a figure eight out of the ribbon, leaving a length of ribbon for a tail on one end. The loop size is once again determined by the desired size of the multi loop bow.

How to Make Multi Loop Bows - Step #3

The next step you'll take to make multi loop bows is to hold the ribbon in the center. As you're holding the ribbon down, make a second figure eight on top of the first one.

Repeat this process until you have created the desired number of loops. Make sure to leave a length of ribbon for a tail of equal length to the first tail. The tails can always be trimmed later to make them even if necessary.

How to Make Multi Loop Bows - Step #4

The final step you'll take to make multi loop bows is to pinch the center of the ribbon bow and gather the center loops together. Tightly wrap the floral wire around the center of the bow to secure it in place.

Finally, pull each loop and shape as desired. You might have to trim the floral wire with the scissors. The floral wire should not be sticking out of the multi loop bows. Make it as inconspicuous as possible.

Now you've made your very own multi loop bows. It gets easier and easier each time you do it. Before you know it, you'll be a multi loop bow making pro!

Published by W.S.

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  • jenn11/23/2009

    also try http://www.LearnHowToMakeHolidayBows.com if you want video and printed instructions - first lesson totally free. nice!!

  • Patricia Sicilia10/1/2008

    Okay, package wrapping nut that I am, I will try this!

  • L.L. Woodard9/30/2008

    At last, written instructions I can follow.

  • Tiffany B.9/30/2008

    Thanks for the directions. I'll try this for Christmas.

  • Nikki9/30/2008

    thanks for the detailed instructions!

  • Michael Segers9/30/2008

    Good work. Would you come visit and help me with my giftwrapping?

  • Geannie M. Bastian9/30/2008

    Great tips! This is something I have always wanted to learn. I'm going to bookmark this.

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