The Crafter’s Companion - Creating Bows

Tie a perfect bow every time with The Crafter's Companion.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Place two pegs from the storage area of The Crafter's Companion into holes on the side with the Envelope Maker.
   
   Hint:
   The wider the ribbon, the further apart the pegs should be placed.

   

2. Step 2

   Wrap ribbon around pegs.

   

3. Step 3

   Cross the right end of the ribbon over the left.

   

4. Step 4

   Fold the same piece back under to the right hand side.

   

5. Step 5

   Take that end of the ribbon and thread it underneath the ribbon that is supported by the pegs.

   

6. Step 6

   Fold the ribbon back over to the front.

   

7. Step 7

   Tie a knot to hold your bow in place.

   

8. Step 8

   Take your bow off the pegs and cut the ends. Your bow is done.

   

Video!

Your Turn

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