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I finally figured out how to tie a perfect square knot with flat ribbon! I'm sure most of you mastered this long ago. But I never liked my knots and found it challenging to follow instructions written for ropes when I was using flat ribbon such as Grosgrain. Now I can tie them perfect everytime! I made a tip sheet (with photos) and thought I'd share it in case anyone else is ribbon challenged. Enjoy!
If you are using Wordpad to open, then use version 2 of the file since it doesn't use tables. The PDF is the same as the Word docs, but the photos are smaller to make it fit on a single page.
Unfortunately, I too, am "bow challenged". I love the way they look but for some reason I have a hard time with them. I've saved your instructions and I'll give it a try. (The pictures wouldn't come through for me though. :confused: )
OMG - I'm ready to tear my hair out!!!!!! I've tried, tried, and tried again, and I'm still "bow stupid". Are you using 2 pieces of ribbon or just 1??
I am using one long piece of ribbon that is centered on a box or book (or you could use a card). So I started with two ends.
Lay out a long piece of ribbon horizontally. Place a box or book (these are easy to practice with) in the middle of it. Then hold one end of the ribbon in your left hand and one end in your right and bring them up to the center of the box. Then start from my tip sheet and continue from there. Hope this helps!
Last edited by scoopy; 02-04-2006 at 02:04 PM..
Reason: Moved PDF to post #1 in this thread.
i know this is off topic, but did you know that all salespeople at Tiffany & co have to watch a half an hour video on how to tie a white bow? just a thought
Thanks! Just to clarify, my tip sheet describes how to tie a knot (rather than a bow). But, my DH was curious and found this link for me with instructions/pictures for tying a Tiffany bow! http://www.the-moores.net/?p=13
I just printed out your instructions for future use and I want to thank you for posting this. I believe it will help me when I want to use some ribbon on my cards.
I finally figured out how to tie a perfect square knot with flat ribbon! I'm sure most of you mastered this long ago. But I never liked my knots and found it challenging to follow instructions written for ropes when I was using flat ribbon such as Grosgrain. Now I can tie them perfect everytime! I made a tip sheet (with photos) and thought I'd share it in case anyone else is ribbon challenged. Enjoy!
If you are using Wordpad to open, then use version 2 of the file since it doesn't use tables. The PDF is the same as the Word docs, but the photos are smaller to make it fit on a single page.
thank you so much! I've never liked my knots either! I finally mastered a bow but my knots are just NOT what I liked!
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You're the bees knees! Thank you so much for the time you took to put these together. I, too, am ribbon-tying challenged, so I'm anxious to try out your directions.
I am hugely knot-challenged and have been struggling with the knots on a layout for over an hour (can you tell I am a huge perfectionist?!) My hubby suggested that I look at fishing or climbing sites on the web to find knot tutorials...who needs that when we have this site?! Thank you for saving my buns!
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I am using one long piece of ribbon that is centered on a box or book (or you could use a card). So I started with two ends.
Lay out a long piece of ribbon horizontally. Place a box or book (these are easy to practice with) in the middle of it. Then hold one end of the ribbon in your left hand and one end in your right and bring them up to the center of the box. Then start from my tip sheet and continue from there. Hope this helps!
So thats it!!!! Now I really feel stupid. I tied the knot, looked at it and thought, "thats it"
You are the bomb! I'M NOT BOW STUPID ANYMORE!!! I'VE BEEN SAVED!!!
Thanks so much for these photo directions. I was at a 'stamp til you cramp' today and was reminded just how BAD I am at getting my bows to look good. Your info came at a PERFECT time!
I cannot thank you enough! I was almost finished with an important sympathy card and just couldn't get the bow to look "solemn" enough ... it kept on sticking up, giving it a "perky, fun" look instead of one serious enough for the occasion.
With one hand on the card, and the other one on my mouse, I managed to work my way through your tutorial to end up with a perfect tie.
You probably don't even know how helpful you've been to so many of us ... thank you so much for taking the time to share your insight!
I will definitely give this a try on my next card! I too am "bow challenged", so I usually make knots, but lately my knots haven't looked so great either! My sister came over to stamp a few days ago and I made her do all my knots! Thanks a million!
Tips for Tying Ribbon Knots
