Bows make everything from packages to trees look more festive. Can’t make a bow? Not a problem, now you can with these simple steps! This simple Christmas bow is perfect for the beginner.

Making a simple Christmas bow is quick and easy when you use this method. Christmas is around the corner… but I don’t have to tell you that, right?!? I am so appreciative of the love shown toward my Very Merry Christmas Home Tour. I have been asked by a few friends how to make the bows you see on the swags and mantle garland. Would you believe me if I told you that they are easy peasy? Well, they are!

I used the following method to create the holiday bows this year. What makes this process even better?

You can finally use up all the leftover scraps of ribbon you may have on hand!

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Take you favorite roll of ribbon and cut it into 12 to 18 inch lengths.

Fold ribbon length about 1/3 way down to create a loop. Pinch.

Use a wire to secure loop. Twist.

Bend the loop section toward the ribbon tail. Fluff.

To take the “loop” to a “bow” just twist two loops together! Voila! Easy simple bow.

Add more loops for a bigger bow.

Vary the loop size and fabric type for a fuller bow.

Wanna know how to make perfect french cuts on your ribbon tail? Well, you are in luck!

Fold the ribbon ends horizontally.

Cut the ribbon ends at a diagonal.

And…there you have it! Perfection every single time!

I hope this quick little tutorial will help you take on a bit of bow making. Merry Christmas!

Till Later,

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Joy

Joy Maier is the founder and principal designer of The Aspiring Home Interiors, an award-winning studio serving the greater Dallas area and beyond. Blending gracious living with elevated design expertise, Joy creates interiors that feel deeply personal, beautifully refined, and effortlessly livable — from full-home renovations to boutique vacation rentals. Her professional affiliations include ASID (Associate), ART, the Interior Design Society (Professional), NKBA, VRD Collective, and she is a founding member of Designers for Dogs. Since 2012, she has shared design tips and heartfelt stories on The Aspiring Home Blog. Her philosophy is simple: “Design should feel like a deep breath. When we get it right, your home greets you with that exhale every single day.”

How to Make a Simple Christmas Bow