Method 1: How to Make a Triple Layered Bow
This large bow has 3 layers of loops and beautiful long tails hanging from it. This bow looks impressive, but it's actually super easy to make!
Yield: 1 large bow
Cost: $1
Materials
- Wide ribbon (3 inches)
- Embroidery floss (or string, yarn)
Instructions
- Gather your supplies and materials.This large bow is made with a 3 inch wide ribbon, and you'll also need a piece of string and a glue gun.
- Cut a 36 inch (approximately 1 meter) length of ribbon. Fold about 3-1/2 inches under at the right.
- At the 7 inch mark, fold the left part of the ribbon back over to the right.
- Fold the top part of the ribbon back to the left, and then back to the right again, creating a second layer that's about 1 inch smaller than the bottom piece (1/2 inch less on each side).
- Repeat the same folds, again making the layer 1 inch smaller than the previous layer.Tuck the end of the ribbon inside so it meets the center.
- Line the bundle up at the top and bottom and then accordion fold the center of the layered loops together.
- Secure the center of the bow by tying it with matching string or yarn. You can even wrap a pipe cleaner around the bow to keep it together.Once you've tied the string in a double knot, cut off any extra string.
- Cut 2 pieces of ribbon, 18 inches and 22 inches long.Arrange the ribbon so that the longer piece is next to the bow.
- Accordion fold the center of the longer piece.
- Push the shorter piece right beside the longer, and accordion fold the center of it as well, holding them together.
- Push the folded centers against the middle of the bow.
- Tie another piece of string around the bundle, securing the tails to the bow. Tie a double knot, and then cut off the extra string.
- Cut a 2 inch piece of ribbon and fold the left and right edges into the center. Then fold it in half lengthwise.
- Wrap this folded ribbon around the middle of the bow, and then flip the bow over.Add hot glue to the wrapped ribbon.
- Wrap the ribbon down into the glue and hold it in place until it stays on its own.Make sure the edge of the fold and the glue stays at the back of the bow.
- Your triple layered bow is complete!
