Fold the wider ribbon keeping the cut ends in the back, then tie with a narrower ribbon of the same color tucking the ends in the back. Hope this makes sense!
2007-02-11 13:25:11
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answered by DishclothDiaries 7
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Three Perfect Bows
The bows here are three basic styles everyone should know. The final shape of the bow you tie will depend on the texture and width of the ribbon used to make it. You can combine different types of ribbon to make bunches of the same kind of bow. Or use just one kind of ribbon and play with a variety of tying styles. Whatever the style, no matter where you use it, the perfect bow will add the final magic touch to tying the knot.
MARTHA’S FAVORITE BOW
Perfectly suited to wire-edge or stiff ribbons that hold their shape (taffeta, organdy, or grosgrain), Martha’s Favorite Bow is charming when freestanding—sewn to a bridesmaid’s sash or attached to the side of a pew—or as a wrapping for favor boxes; you’ll need at least twelve inches of ribbon just for the bow. If wrapping a box, first tie a left-over-right half-knot (not shown).
1. Shape two evenly sized loops, one in each side of the ribbon.
2. Cross right loop over left one.
3. Knot loops by threading right loop behind left one, under, and up through the hole; make sure ribbon is not twisted or bunched.
4. Pull loops into a smooth knot. Adjust loops; trim tails to be slightly longer than loops.
DOUBLE BOW
To make a perfect Double Bow, leave enough tail on both ends of the first bow to make the second one. An extra set of hands is also helpful to ensure that loops are taut. First, follow directions for Martha’s Favorite Bow, leaving an even tail on both sides; don’t finish ends.
1. Position bow horizontally, and determine which tail exits the knot on the top, and which exits underneath. Make a loop in each tail.
2. Cross top loop over bottom one.
3. Knot by threading top loop behind bottom one, under, and up through the hole; make sure ribbon is not twisted or bunched.
4. Pull loops to tighten; make sure knot of second bow overlap s knot of first. Trim tails, and arrange loops.
THE WINGED BOW
This classic treatment is simple, not frilly, and perfect for men’s boutonnieres or favors. You’ll need twelve to fourteen inches of ribbon to work with after encircling the object; use a right-over-left half-knot to secure the object
1. Cross left tail over right one.
2. Knot ribbon by threading left tail behind right one, under, and up through the hole; m ake sure ribbon is not twisted or bunched.
3. Pull evenly on tails until ribbon has tightened into a clean, smooth knot.
4. Arrange folds, and trim ends of ribbon.
2007-02-11 21:29:01
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answered by busyscrappin 3
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It appears to be what this site calls a tuxedo bow. Once you get to the site, look at the other bow designs. You might find one closer to what you are looking for.
http://bowdesigns.50webs.com/tuxedo-bow.html
2007-02-12 21:59:55
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answered by Pat C 7
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