How To Tie Bows

Beginner

Estimated Time: 5 minutes

Learn how you can take your gift giving to the next level by wrapping it with a luxe bow. Learn the step by step techniques on how to tie the perfect bow.

Step 1

Tie Knot

Tie a single knot around the box, leaving enough ribbon left over for tails to the bow.

Trace the template onto the paper of your choice

Step 2

Fold Ribbon

Fold a long piece of ribbon in stacked figure 8’s. You’ll want 5 loops or more on each side.

Cut out your liner along the lines that you traced

Step 3

Fan

Fan out and trim off excess ribbon

Step 4

Twist Loops

Tie loops onto the box at the center.

Step 5

Touch Up

Twist and separate the loops, shaping them as you go.

Step 6

Fluff

Fluff and balance the distribution of the loops.

Step 7

Trim

Trim and shape the tails.