Add the perfect patriotic touch to your decor with this fun and festive bow tutorial! From layering ribbon to creating full, beautiful loops, we're showing you how to make a red, white, and blue bow that's perfect for wreaths, lanterns, and summer decorating.
✨Join Amy as she transforms simple patriotic ribbon into a statement bow that's perfect for summer wreaths, porch decor, gift toppers, and all your seasonal decorating needs.
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Ribbon
- Always use high-quality wired ribbon. This is the key to creating a bow that will hold its shape and last throughout the season.
- Depending on the size of the bow you want to create, I recommend using:
- 3–5 different ribbon styles
- 3 different ribbon widths
- For an average to large bow, plan to use approximately 30–50 feet of ribbon total.
- A good ribbon size combination for an average to large bow is:
- One 1” ribbon
- One 2” ribbon
- One 4” ribbon
- Use at least one solid ribbon and two patterned ribbons. Mixing patterns like plaid and stripe or print and polka dot adds more interest and dimension to the bow.
✨Pro Tip: After the season ends, keep your bows looking full and beautiful by gently stuffing each loop with tissue paper or packing paper to help maintain its shape. Store them by hanging in a closet with a trash bag loosely covering them for dust protection, or place them carefully in an airtight tote to keep them clean and protected until next season.
Summary
🎀Get inspired to create the perfect patriotic bow with Amy's step-by-step tutorial featuring festive ribbon combinations, layering techniquqes, and designed inspired styling tips. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to build a full and beautiful red, white, and blue bow that's perfect for wreaths, lanterns, centerpieces, and summer decor. Plus, discover helpful tips for choosing the perfect ribbon, mixing patterns and textures, and creating a bow that makes a statement for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and all season long.
💫Wanting a Custom Bow? Purchase 30+ feet of ribbon along with a “Make a Bow” fee on our website, and Amy will create a custom bow designed just for you!