How to make a satin ribbon bow – 3 easy ways

Satin ribbon is a favorite material for bows – smooth, shiny, and available in dozens of colors. You can use it to decorate a gift, a dress, a box, or a hairstyle. Here are three ways to make a bow.

What ribbon to choose

• 0.6–1 cm – small bows for cards, jewelry, and children's clothing;
• 1.5–2.5 cm – gifts, dresses, hair;
• 4–7 cm – large decorative bows, boxes, holiday decorations.

See our satin and grosgrain ribbons in widths from 0.3 to 7 cm.

Method 1: Classic bow (like tying shoelaces)

1. Make two identical "loops" with the ribbon.
2. Cross them over and tie them like shoelaces.
3. Adjust the loops and ends.

Method 2: Fork bow (for small sizes)

1. Weave a narrow ribbon through the tines of a fork – front, back, and front again.
2. Pass the end through the middle between the tines and tighten.
3. Remove from the fork and shape.

Method 3: Lush multi-loop bow