Learn to Make a Holiday Bow

About this event

To participate, purchase a spool of wired ribbon priced at $9.96 or more at Craft Warehouse.

Make a Holiday Bow with Your Own Ribbon

Add a handmade finishing touch to the season at Tie Me a Bow 101 at Craft Warehouse. Purchase a spool of wired ribbon and join the event to learn how to make a bow. This project focuses on a useful decorating detail rather than a large arrangement. Plus, the ribbon you choose gives the finished bow its own color, pattern, and holiday personality.

Start with a Spool You Love

First, choose a spool of wired-edge ribbon priced at $9.96 or more for this event. Think about the project you would like to finish. A wrapped present, a wreath, or a seasonal display might help guide your choice. Then, consider how the ribbon pattern will look as a bow. The cost of participation is the cost of the ribbon spool you purchase, rather than a separate fixed project price.

Learn the Bow-Making Process

Next, work through the bow-making demonstration with your ribbon. The project uses a chenille stem or zip tie to secure the bow, with cutting tools available for the finishing steps. Focus on how the ribbon comes together and how the center holds the shape. Then, look at your finished bow and the details you would like to practice again. This session gives you a chance to learn a technique for future holiday projects.

Use Your Bow for Something Personal

Finally, take your bow home and choose the gift or decoration that needs its finishing touch. You can also return to the technique when you work with your own ribbon supplies later. Bring a fellow maker and compare your choices, or enjoy a practical creative break during your December errands.

Join us Tuesday, December 8, from 11AM to 1PM PST. To participate, purchase a spool of wired ribbon priced at $9.96 or more at Craft Warehouse.

From John Mack