How to make a bow for a gift?

When preparing a presentation, not only he is important, but also its design and presentation. The recipient will be pleased to receive a beautifully designed gift, and not a thing in production packaging. Sometimes even one effectively tied bow will be enough for the present to take on a festive look.

Bows for packaging can be made from different materials. One of the most common is textiles.

To collect a neat bow, It is advisable to choose a fabric that holds its shape well. These include rep ribbon, satin, satin, nylon, organza or tulle. You can try velvet narrow braid.

It should be remembered that the design of gifts for men and women is different. It is customary to decorate men's presents, as well as official souvenirs with classic bows of a laconic form, without decorations and excessive pomp.

Women, especially close ones, are allowed to decorate ribbons with various details such as beads, rhinestones, fringes, lace or buttons, or by combining several types of materials.

Consider several options for tying gift bows.

Narrow ribbons are most suitable for such a shape.

The method of tying is extremely simple.

• Tape or tape is taken. Its length should correspond to the size of the bow.
• The selected material is visually divided in half. A loop in the form of an eyelet is formed from each half.
• Then the right “eye” is superimposed over the left crosswise. Continuing to wrap it around the left loop, we knot.
• Carefully align the resulting bow, alternately pulling out the "ears".
• The ends of the resulting bow are best trimmed diagonally, corner or as a child’s flag.

Another simple option from a narrow satin ribbon is to tie the packaging before folding the bow. The action algorithm is as follows.

• At first, a box or gift bag is measured. To calculate the length of the tape, measure the length of the lid and the height of the package, the second value is additionally multiplied by two.
• Based on the data obtained, the tape size is calculated. To do this, find the sum of the length of the lid and double the height, which then increases by 5 times. The result will be optimal.
• Then we begin to wrap the tape around the package, for which its center is combined with the middle of the box. To avoid bias, you can use a small piece of double-sided tape.
• Both ends intersect on the opposite surface. Then the tape is wrapped in a horizontal direction. As a result, the tips should be where the whole procedure began, near the middle, fixed with tape.
• They are threaded under the tape and knotted.
• Next, the bow of the classical form, described above, is added.
• At the end of the operation, the ends are neatly trimmed.

Atlas is the type of material that holds its shape perfectly, is not afraid of water and looks spectacular.

There are several ways to tie satin ribbons. One of them - the classic one, was described above. An algorithm for others is presented below.

• Double. For this design, you will need two tapes, different in width and color. Next, the first strip, which will subsequently be external, must be folded with an accordion. The folds need to be laid as much as the lush one wants to get a bow. Lay the second strip (inner) as follows: cross the ends in the middle, giving a bow shape. To assemble the entire composition, you will need a third, narrower ribbon. The folded strips overlap and are taped together. The knot is straightened, the tips are cut off.

• In the form of a flower. To create an ornament you will need a long ribbon. It should be folded accordion several times. Then a narrow strip of material, the workpiece is pulled together in the center. Next, carefully straighten the loops. You need to do this symmetrically left and right, starting from the inside. The result is a flower.

• Dior. Some call this method fan-shaped. A monophonic satin ribbon of medium width is more suitable for creating an elegant bow. Three segments must be cut from it, one is 1.5 times larger than the other. Each is glued or stitched into a ring. The seam is made in the middle from the inside. Details are superimposed on each other, starting with the larger one, and fastened either with a stapler or a pair of stitches. After one more strip is cut out. Its length should be such that the ring made from it does not lie down, but stands, because it will be the middle of the whole structure.

The fifth detail is the smallest. It is necessary to hold all the elements together. To do this, it is threaded into the middle ring and all the parts are pulled together with each other, closing the connecting seams. The decoration is ready. The more elements will be used, the more magnificent bow will be.

• On the fork. Needlewomen offer miniature bows for knitting small boxes tied with an ordinary table fork. They are convenient to make from narrow satin or rep braid. The length of the segment does not exceed 15 centimeters. The action algorithm is as follows.
  • Take a fork with four cloves.
  • We put the tape on top of it. The upper tip will be inoperative, so we leave it the length that it should be.
  • With the other long end we wrap the fork around and thread it from the front between the middle teeth, pulling it from the back. In this case, the first tip should be under the worker.
  • Then the working end returns forward from above through the central hole of the fork.
  • After them, the non-working tail is wrapped from the bottom up, threaded into the resulting loop and the knot is tightened.
  • The resulting bow is removed from the fork and the tails are cut.

Ribbons made of kapron and organza keep their shape perfectly, and, unlike satin ribbons, they produce very lush airy flowers. This material is great for creating terry and graded jewelry.

As a base, a nylon tape of any width is suitable. The wider it is, the more magnificent the decoration will be. Several additions should be made, how many petals will depend on their number. Then in the middle on both sides cut out the pieces in the form of triangles. Please note that there must be a jumper equal to one third of the width of the tape. At this point, the part is pulled together by another short length. The final touch is stretching the loops in different directions. Start with the inside and progress gradually towards the outside.

Also, for miniature jewelry boxes, you can tie bows with a fork. The algorithm for creating a simple form is similar to the method described for satin ribbons. And now we give instructions for the more complex.

• You will need an organza braid in two shades 7 and 5 cm long.
• A long strip is wound between the teeth of the fork in a checkerboard pattern: first from above, then from below. To do this, you need to start in one direction, then in the other, until 5 levels are formed one above the other.
• After that, a short segment is passed under the first one at the base of the fork between the central cloves and is stretched so that its middle is in the center.
• Next, the wound strip is pulled together and tied into a knot.
• Then you should remove the structure from the fork, straighten the "ears" and trim the ends. The result is a double mini bow.

The most beautiful and complex ornaments are obtained in the Japanese Kanzashi technique. To create bows you will need patience, perseverance and painstaking work.

Consider a few simple methods for obtaining a flower bow.

Two-tier.

1. Two satin ribbons of the same color are taken. One is 2 cm wide and the other is 5 cm wide.
2. From each, you need to cut 6 blanks for the petals.
3. First, the first level is assembled from wide details. Each element is folded in half and strung with a needle on a common thread with a “forward needle” seam.
4. When all the petals of the first row are collected, they are pulled together. Similarly, the second level is assembled from a narrow tape.
5. Then the small tier is superimposed on the large and they are sewn together. The middle is decorated with a bead.
6. Between the layers, you can add various decorations in the form of feathers, organza, shiny thin wires.

From satin braid, cut at least 16-17 pieces of 10 cm each. Of them, you need to fold the petals in the form of pads. The ends are wrapped inward and fastened with glue. You can use a transparent “Moment”.

Then begins the assembly using a thread with a needle. The first row consists of 3 petals, the next tier - of 5 pieces, the next - of 7, and so on. The middle is decorated with artificial stone or bead.

In addition to a textile bow, you can make a similar paper decoration with your own hands. It will turn out no less festive.

Unlike fabric, paper is always available in any home, moreover, its cost is much less than tape. However, to get a beautiful fluffy bow that can compete with a fabric bow, it is necessary to make markings and fold blanks correctly.

All of us in childhood collected “accordions” from paper. Now, if you collect one from colored paper and intercept in the center with a jumper, you get the simplest version of the decoration.

Try to fold 3 or 4 rectangles of different colors with the "accordion". Each subsequent one should be slightly shorter than the previous one. Details are nested and fastened together in a small piece in the middle. It turns out simple, but original.

You can use ordinary paper napkins to decorate. Take 5-6 pieces, unfold them and fold them together. After that, the whole pack must be folded as follows: start in half, then again in half, then bend the corner and get a triangular workpiece. From it you need to cut a detail in the shape of a petal. Make sure that its base is in that part of the workpiece, which is the center of all napkins. After unrolling, you will see several flowers. They should be sewn together, carefully straighten the resulting terry jewelry and attach it to the package.

For paper models, templates are the easiest way out. Such a decorative bow is able to craft even a child.

It will take two blanks. One in the shape of a butterfly, where instead of the wings are the tips of the planned bow. The second is like a figure eight, the jumper of which is the site of the nodule. The detail cut out according to the second pattern is glued so that the "ears" of the figure eight are folded into the loops of the bow. Then the resulting element is glued to the one that is cut according to the first pattern. With a narrow paper strip, both parts are seized in the center, forming a false knot.

To fold such a bow, you will need a lot of papyrus paper. You can take any other, but it must be thin. Otherwise, cutting out anything from it will be difficult.

At the first stage, an “accordion” is assembled from a long and wide paper tape. Its width depends on the desired size of the petals. The more folds, the more magnificent the flower will turn out.

Further, the edges from both ends are cut off in a semicircle or other shape. It all depends on the desire of the master. After this, you need to tie a thread, a narrow ribbon or braid in the middle. Then you should carefully spread the petals, directing them in different directions. It will turn out a very magnificent flower, almost a ball, which is easy to attach to any package.

The Japanese technique of folding various figures from paper is very suitable for decorating presentations. Of course, you will need a certain amount of patience and paper, because rehearsing may take a long time.

From cut paper strips, you can collect several options for jewelry.

• In the form of a star. To make a bow, cut a few narrow strips. Each must be folded in the shape of a figure eight so that the ends are inside the center. It is better to fix all the parts first with glue. Having prepared at least 8 elements in this way, fold them together on the wrong side and fasten with a stapler. In the center, to close the junction, glue one strip glued to the ring. It can be replaced with a bead or other decorative element.

• In the form of a chrysanthemum. Prepare a long paper tape. It is folded several times and narrowed in the middle on both sides, making triangular cuts. Then in this place bandage with a narrow ribbon or rope. The eyelets carefully spread in different directions. Each "eye" is cut into narrower strips from the fold to the middle. The result is a double flower.

• Looped flower. As a material suitable printer color paper in three colors. First, a circle with a diameter of 3 centimeters is cut. He will be the base of the flower.Then, multi-colored strips of 8 pieces of each shade with a width of 1 cm are cut. The lengths will be different: 25, 22 and 19 cm. Each part must be folded in the form of a petal and glued the ends together. Then the elements are assembled into a common composition. First, the first level of the longer petals is evenly glued to the base, then the second, followed by the third. Each subsequent row fits between the petals of the previous level. In the final, the junction is closed with a bead, button or applique.

• Another version of the flower of the eyelets. It will be necessary to cut strips measuring 1.5 by 25 cm. Depending on the expected splendor, their number varies from 8 to 20 pieces. Each strip glues edges to form petals. Then they begin to gradually attach to each other at the seams. As a result, the circle closes, forming a flower. A beautiful decoration is cut out of beautiful paper or postcards. It can be decorated with beads, beads, scrapbooking applications and other elements.

A gift ribbon is convenient in that its edges do not crumble, it holds its shape perfectly and is not afraid of moisture. Moreover, this material is made of special paper of high strength, it is difficult to tear it across and is easy to split along the fibers. The paper-plastic structure of the bow allows you to fasten it with tape, stapler or glue.

Packaging tape is sold in different widths, lengths and in a wide variety of colors. It is better to choose a bow of a contrasting color so that it does not merge with the packaging.

Consider several options for tying.

1. Plain. It will take a piece of tape with a length equal to two lengths of the finished bow. The ends are glued with tape or connected with a stapler, forming a flat ring. Next, cut out another small segment, which will play the role of a nodule. The ring is flattened so that the seam is in the middle. It is closed with a second blank, gluing its ends from the wrong side.
2. Double bow. The algorithm of actions is similar to the first method, but there are one more blanks. It is necessary to make 2 rings of different diameters. When assembling the bow design, the smaller part should be on top of the large one. The third piece of tape pulls together the rings in the middle, simulating a knot.

If there is very little time for presentation design or needlework is not your hobby, then it is quite possible to get by with the purchase option.

Attaching a finished bow for a gift is easy The main thing is to choose an element that is suitable in color, shape and size. Specialized outlets offer a wide range of similar products. As a rule, they are made of gift paper ribbon, which is characterized by a variety of shades, patterns and shapes.

The edges can be perforated, patterned. There are foil options, more brilliant and interesting. The shape of the finished bows can be different: very lush, consisting of a large number of loops, classic, with conical or triangular “ears”, in the form of a flower, in the form of a tie, and so on. The length also varies. If you want to wrap the box, then choose bows with special ends for this. Without tying, the decoration is attached to tape or glue.

Ready bow is going easy. Manufacturers have provided a specific mechanism that does not require extra effort from the buyer. It is enough to pull on special ribbons, and the ribbon itself will gather in a bow.

Presentation bows are best suited.

Even the simplest of them can turn ordinary packaging into a festive one.

For men, colleagues and partners, use the classic form. She is laconic, elegant and at the same time spectacular.

For gifts to mothers, grandmothers and friends, paper ornaments made by themselves or with children are perfect.

You can find out how to tie a beautiful bow on a gift in the next video.