How to tie a box with ribbon beautifully with a bow

How to make a bow from ribbon: Pixabay Bows decorate the hairstyles of girls and dolls, and enliven gift boxes and bouquets of flowers. Experienced craftswomen know how to make a ribbon bow smooth, neat and durable. Tips on how to make a chic bow with or without the help of simple household items will be useful for any decoration.

Calculation of tape length

It is impossible to accurately calculate the length of the ribbon, since there are more than 50 ways to tie a gift box. Much depends on the size of the box: the height of the walls, the width and length of the bottom. The shape of the packaging plays a significant role, because it can be round, square, rectangular, or even have non-standard shapes.

How to calculate the length of ribbon for making a bow

Experts in the field of gift decoration advise calculating the length of the ribbon using the following formula: (length of the box in cm + height in cm) x 6. The result obtained is the approximate length of the ribbon. You need to buy material with a reserve, adding 50-100 cm.

What materials are needed

Purchase the following materials from a specialty store:

Satin ribbons
Needles with a wide eye
Fabric with hoop as base
Scissors
Beads as decoration
Matches (burn the ribbons)
Pencil

How to tie a package with ribbon in a simple way

You can tie the packaging with ribbon using the simplest method, which is called “Criss-cross”. This is an easy to make decoration that will look good on a square shaped box.

Algorithm of actions:

Wrap the top of the box with tape horizontally.

1 edge of the tape, 15 cm long, should hang freely from the side. There is no need to cut off any excess tape at this stage. Professionals believe that it is better to have a long edge than a very short one. The excess can always be trimmed off later.
Place the tape under the bottom of the package and bring it to the side of the lid. The position of the packaging should not be changed because the tape may slip. You can place the packaging only when the tape is on the opposite side.
Move the tape to the middle of the lid. Attach the long edge to the short one. Cross the ribbons and place them vertically.
Throw the tape over the back wall of the package. Pull it out to the front.

How to tie a box with ribbon - a simple option

Lift the packaging and place the larger edge of the tape under the bottom of the box. Pull it out from the opposite side.
Move the tape to the middle of the lid.
Align the ends so that they are the same length.
Run the tape diagonally in front of the crossed part.
Pry it under the twisted ribbons, take it out from the point where it was threaded before.
To tie a knot.

How to tie a box with ribbon - a simple Tiffany style option

Form loops from both ends of the ribbon.
Pass the loop on the left side through the right. A new loop should form in the center.
Pass the left loop through the new one and tighten.
Use your fingers to straighten the resulting bow, slightly pulling up the loops and ends of the ribbon.

Use scissors to trim the corners of the hanging ends at an angle.

To create leaves

Take a green ribbon, it should be wide. To begin with, measure out five pieces of seven cm and six pieces of four cm.
Cut out circles that will serve as the basis for the sepals.
Fold 1 half of the leaf, turning it inward with the edge. Using a needle and thread, pierce the petal where the edge is folded.
They do exactly the same on the other side, but in this case they bend the edge.
The petal is collected a little and secured with threads where the edge is.
The sections of the leaves are folded in two and the leaf is cut out. The edges are scorched.
Take the wire, it will be needed for fastening. Before this, the edges of the petal are smeared with a glue gun, the first petal is taken and wrapped around the end of the wire, and the others in turn, around the first petal.

To clearly fix the rose on the wire, turn the rose over and fill it with glue until it cools completely, at the end of the work the sepals and petals are glued.

How to tie a thin ribbon on a box

You can tie a ribbon around the packaging without a bow. This harness will look concise and neat.

Algorithm of actions:

Cut the tape into 2 equal parts.
Place the scraps on the table, crosswise.
Place the packaging on top. Its corners should be located between the tapes.
Raise the ends of 1 of the ribbons and tie them with a double knot on the lid of the box.
Also tie another ribbon.

How to tie a box with 2 thin ribbons.
The ends of the ribbons can be curled into “curly curls.” To do this, you need to slightly stretch the tape and run the blade of the scissors along it, placing them crosswise. With moderate tension, the tape will curl into an elastic “curl”. By analogy, you need to tighten the remaining 3 ends.

Thread or glue

If you know how to sew neatly, then the color of the thread is not so important, otherwise, it is better to purchase threads of the same color as the ribbon. Flower elements can also be attached using super glue or a glue gun, which is much more convenient.

How to tie a ribbon on a box, on the corners

This wrapping option is suitable for boxes with transparent “windows” through which you can see the contents of the gift.

How to tie ribbon around the corners of a box

Algorithm of actions:

Find the middle of the tape.
Place it on the top of the box, throwing it over 1 corner. The shiny side of the tape should be the front side.
Place the hanging ends under the box.
Bring both ends to the top corner of the box, located diagonally to the one already tied with tape.

Tie a classic bow, holding its center with your thumb. In this case, the tape needs to be slightly stretched.

Tying bows

Tiffany

Fold the ribbon in half and hold it, placing the long ends under the box.

We throw the ribbon over the corner and straighten it at an angle of 45 degrees.

We pass the free ends under the corner loop.

We pull the ends together, bring them to the center and form a loop from the long tail.

We wrap the short end around the loop and thread it inward to create a second loop, just like when tying shoelaces.

Tighten the bow and trim the ends.

Another simple and effective bow

Fold the bow according to the photo instructions and tie it with thread.
We tie a ribbon around the box, put our bow on top of the knot and tie another ribbon bow on top of it. See photo master class:

Or this version from paper:

Here is a decor option made from satin ribbon:

The box can also be decorated with flowers made from plain paper or corrugated paper (an ordinary napkin will do), see:

Diagonally

You can tie the packaging with ribbon diagonally. This strapping option is suitable for square and rectangular packages with high walls.

Algorithm of actions:

Throw the ribbon over the top left corner of the box.
On the left side, leave a free hanging edge 15 cm long.
The free part of the tape should be left at the opposite corner of the box.
Transfer the ribbon from the left side to the upper right corner of the box.
Place the remaining edge behind the top right corner of the box and bring it to the bottom right corner. To prevent the tape from slipping, you need to hold it with your hand.
Place tape around the bottom corner of the package on the right side. Pass it under the bottom corner of the package, on the left side.
The resulting loops should fit well around the corners of the box.
Pull the tape to the top corner on the left side.

How to tie a box with ribbon diagonally

Pull the edges of the tape to the middle of the upper corner of the package, on the left side. Trim the ends so that they are the same length.
Cross the ends and tie them into a knot. The left tip needs to be thrown over the right one, and then passed under it. Pull the ribbons in different directions.
Tie a classic bow.
Trim off excess tape.

For beauty, you can cut off the corners of the ends at an angle using curly scissors.

Lighter or candle

To prevent the edges of the tape from fraying, they are burned. You can use a lighter, but a candle is much more convenient: you have both hands free and you don’t have to constantly turn it on.

Naturally, worry about fire safety measures in advance: you don’t need to work with your hair down or light a candle close to objects that can easily catch fire.

Intertwined ribbons

Boxes tied with ribbon according to this principle will look original and unusual. To work, you will need 8 pieces of wide tape, 4 of which will be equal to the length of the box, and the other 4 will be equal to its width (+ 5 cm in reserve). You also need 8 narrow ribbons of the same length.

It is not recommended to use material with wire. A good option would be satin ribbons or those used to decorate bundles of balloons.

Algorithm of actions:

Take 2 long wide ribbons and 2 narrow ones and place them alternating on the table. Their ends should be located at level 1. The distance between all tapes is 0.5 cm.
Turn the packaging over and place it on the belts. You can place the package in the center or move it slightly to the side.
Wrap the ribbons around the box and secure their ends with double-sided tape. The tapes should fit well around the packaging. There is no need to glue them to the packaging, just connect the ends together.
Turn the packaging over.
Place 2 sets of ribbons on the box lid. Pass them between the already secured ribbons in a checkerboard pattern.
Straighten the ribbons. They should be perpendicular to each other. The distance between these tapes should be the same (0.5 cm).
Turn the packaging over.
Wrap the ribbons around the box and secure their edges with double-sided tape. To make the binding look neater, you can intertwine the ends of these ribbons on the bottom of the box in the same way as on the lid.

If the decoration seems too laconic, then it can be complemented with a lush bow. The bow should be attached to the side of the box so as not to overlap the weave of the ribbons.

Stitched bow

A delicate bow made of fabric made using this method looks airy, but due to the technology it is very durable. In addition to thread and ribbon, you will need tools in the same color scheme: a needle, clothespins and two oblong poles. Pencils or knitting needles can be used.

The sticks are stuck into polystyrene foam, a bottle or container with bulk material, such as cereal. They must be able to withstand the slipping of the tape and the weight of the clamps. The piece is wrapped around the sticks with a slight inclination so that each new turn lies above the previous one. To prevent the fabric from unwinding, it is fixed to the base with clothespins.

When the three-turn strip is secured to the pins, the thread is threaded into the needle. Using a basting seam with a large stitch, the strips are sewn in the center. After this, the thread is tied with a knot. The clothespins are removed, and the product is freed from the knitting needles. The thread is tied, tightening the center of the bow.

How to tie a box for a man's gift

Pink or multi-colored bows are not suitable for decorating men's gifts. It is better to choose plain ribbons in dark colors, or use materials such as kraft paper or burlap. You can cut ribbons from scrapbooking sheets with minimalist designs or with text prints.

How to make a burlap bow:

Cut 2 pieces of fabric 45 cm long, another 1 piece 37 cm long, and a piece 10 cm long. The width of the ribbons is 2 cm.
Glue 1 long ribbon and 1 medium ribbon into 2 separate rings using hot glue.
Fold the rings crosswise, glue them together, placing them perpendicular to each other.
Lightly press the rings lengthwise to form folds.
Straighten the loops with your fingers.
Fold the edges of the short section in such a way as to hide the cut and make the bow more beautiful.
Place a new long ribbon on the bow blank, align the ends so that they are the same length.
Fasten these parts together using a short strip, the ends of which are secured with glue.
Fold the loose ends lengthwise and cut off the excess fabric diagonally.
Use your fingers to straighten the bow loops.

Attach the bow to the gift using double-sided tape.

Option for a bow made from double-sided paper for scrapbooking:

Cut a sheet of paper into strips 27 cm long and 2 cm wide. About 6 strips will be required.
Glue the ends of all strips together to form circles.
Fold the rings lengthwise.
The strips must be glued perpendicular to each other, applying glue in the center.
Cut out 6 more strips of paper of the same width, 23 cm long.
Repeat steps 1 to 4. This time the front side will be the other side of the paper.
Glue both parts together.

The center of the bow can be decorated with a bead or button.

Learning how to tie gift boxes with ribbon is easy. The main thing is to think about the design in advance and buy ribbons that match the color of the wrapping paper or box. Bows can be attached to gifts separately. In this case, the color of the jewelry may differ from the main shades of the packaging.

Author: Frolova Ekaterina

New Year's poinsettia

The idea of how to make a poinsettia flower is as simple as the instructions for making it. The flower consists of three pairs of petals. Take a wide scarlet ribbon and cut three identical pieces of length equal to the diameter of the future flower.

These rectangles need to be turned into diamonds. To make them symmetrical, we put all the parts in a stack, then fold them in half and cut off the corners, turning the square into a triangle. This will give us three diamonds. Don't forget to carefully burn the edges of the parts.

Let's start assembling the poinsettia. We tie each part in the center with thread and tighten it. We put three parts on top of each other in the shape of a flower - and voila!, the poinsettia is ready.

Such simple flowers will become part of the New Year's decor; they can be used to decorate napkin rings on a holiday table or add them to a Christmas wreath on the front door.

On the Internet you will find many different photos of beautiful ribbon flowers. Let them inspire you to create unique flower arrangements. The creative process is so exciting that you won't even notice how you start inventing your own flowers.

Decorations

There are a large number of options for using flowers for decorations:

Brooch and pendant. Flowers in such decorations are attached to a solid base.
Earrings and rings. A miniature flower can be a wonderful decoration for this species.
Jewelry for children. Beautiful, well-attached flowers will be an excellent decoration for a baby’s hairpin, bracelet or elastic band.
DIY decorations. Professional craftsmen make flowers to order that are very difficult to distinguish from real ones. Such a bouquet, installed in a vase, can be placed in a sideboard or chest of drawers so that it pleases the eye.

Volumetric spherical

This decoration turns out lush and elegant. The technique leaves room for experimentation with structure. The element looks good when tied from one strip and from several different colors.

The fabric should be wrapped around the palm or other object. The length of the base will be equal to the diameter of the bow. The more circles the ribbon describes, the fluffier the decor will be. It is recommended to make at least 8 revolutions. To fix it, you should take a thin piece that matches the color of the main shade of the product.

Weaving method:

To diversify the figure, you can make horizontal cuts along the edges of the ribbon twisted into rings. The bow comes together. The finished decoration is intricate with a terry effect.

The same bow is assembled more slowly, but more accurately, if each loop is formed separately. The strip needs to be twisted at the intended center. After this, the loops are laid in a figure eight directly in your hands. The center of all figures is tied with a thin thread.

Flower made from wave braid and zigzag braid

Very original products are created from wavy braid. You will need a needle and thread, scissors, one wave braid 50 cm long or two 30 cm long (preferable). First of all, the two sections are intertwined, like curls in a braid. This blank is sewn on a machine. Then a bud is made: the braid is rolled up and secured with glue in several places, preferably once for each turn. The end is tucked in and also fixed with glue. In this form, the product will imitate a peony, and if you turn out the petals, it will resemble a rose. A very original non-standard product will be made from zigzag braid. A segment with 20 bends is required. The ends of the fragment are sewn together. For this, an allowance is left in advance. Then, using a thread, you need to sew 10 elements (one at a time). Then this ring is assembled into a compact circle and secured. Then it is made flat, and as a result all the petals will be directed clockwise or counterclockwise.

Butterfly

For decoration you will need two different colored ribbons. One of them should be wider and longer than the other. The smaller one needs to be carefully folded 4 times like an accordion so that the bends are located one above the other.

The second one is bent in the same way, but the turns are placed crosswise. The accordion from the first strip is placed on a figure in the shape of the letter “F”. The structure is tied in the center , the loops are carefully straightened and fluffed.

For decoration, you can use the same material that is used to wrap the gift. It will look as if it is the decorative knot that holds the ribbons surrounding the box. Combinations of contrasting colors look good.