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How to Tie a Decorative Bow

3,721 views · Published 17 June 2010 · 1:07 · Indexed 20 October 2026

Channel: Howcast · 2010 · Howto & Style

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Give your packages a little pizazz with a few simple loops and knots.

Step 1: Lay out ribbon
Lay ribbon flat on a table. Place a present in center of ribbon.

Tip
Make sure you have enough ribbon to wrap around the present and some extra for the loops in the bow.

Step 2: Even out
Pull the ribbon up, evening out both sides.

Step 3: Tie a knot
Place the left side over the right and tie a knot.

Step 4: Form loops
Form two even-shaped loops.

Step 5: Tie another knot
Place the right loop over the left and tie another knot. Pull the knot tight.

Step 6: Finish the bow
Straighten the loops. Cut or curl the ends using the flat of the blade on a pair of scissors to finish the perfect bow. Include bows on all of your gifts to really impress the receiver!

Did You Know?
The bowtie dates back to the seventeenth century. Croatian mercenaries used a scarf tied around their neck to hold the top of their shirts together.

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