How to make a burlap bow. How to tie a bow with burlap. Simple burlap ribbon to create a burlap bow

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I am showing you a quick and easy way on how to make a bow out of burlap.

This tutorial can be used on all different types of ribbons and fabrics too.

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Kind of Ribbon

I'm walking along the aisles in Michaels and often see the most beautiful ribbons along aisles and aisles. There are so many different types of ribbons and kinds of ribbons.

I love the idea of tying in different ribbons and fabrics for the holidays. There are many great fabrics and patterns too.

Burlap Bow

During the Fall months, I tend to see the most beautiful burlap bows and rolls of burlap ribbon. Green, tans, browns. Pinterest is filled with the most beautiful crafts and wreaths using burlap and so I give in and buy.

I get it home and onto my wall of ribbon, it goes. Then when it was time to use it, I realize a simple fact... a DIY burlap bow is not the same as using a regular ribbon.

This is when I thought, well if you're anything like me, then you too have this beautiful roll of burlap sitting there just waiting for a fun debut during the holidays.

So I made this great tutorial for a great home decor and front door Christmas wreaths without the use of floral wire.

Supplies used to make a simple burlap bow

How to Make a Bow

Cut the piece of burlap ribbon and twine it at the same lengths for simplicity. In the case you are making very large bows, then I would wait to cut the twine till you are ready to tie it.

In terms of length, this will depend on the size of the bow you are trying to make.If you are making burlap bows for wreaths or looking to determine how to make burlap bows for pews, then they are both about the same size as the one I made in this example and that was approximately 8 inches wide.

If you looking for how to make a burlap bow for a tree topper, then I would make it bigger, approximately 12-18 inches wide. After you have determined the width of the bow, then I would multiply that by three and that will be the length you are going to cut both the piece of ribbon and the twine. In this example, I cut both at 24 inches.

How To Tie A Bow

Fold the ribbon into three sections.

Looping twine around the middle of the bow.

Using the twine, wrap it twice around the middle of the bow three times, and tie a knot at the bottom.

Cut the twine to the length of the bow feet and voila, you have yourself a burlap bow. See, I told you it was quick and simple! Now, cover your house with these beauties!

How do you tie a bow with 4 loops?

I have been asked how to adjust this tutorial for a bow with 4 loops. It is essentially made the same way, except that you would extend the length to four times the desired length.

The only difference is that the middle section which was once a third is now double the size. Create two loops on each side and then bunch in the middle as you did with the single loop. Tie it with the twine and there you have it.

If you have issues making your burlap bow?

There are a few different issues that have come up.

If the burlap pieces of ribbon give off an odor. Burlap can smell. If it's too much for you to handle, there are plenty of polyester alternatives that resemble burlap and can be made into a bow using the same method.
If you are having trouble creating the loops, you can also cross the loops and then tie the twine.

Tips for different uses of burlap bows

These bows are great for multiple uses. We've used them for holiday wreaths, tree toppers, church events on the pews, and on chairs for weddings. For each of these uses, you simply add another piece of twine and tie it to the center of the bow and then use the legs to tie it to the pew, wreath, tree, or chair.

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