DIY Pew Bow

Here is what you will need. A detailed supply list will be included at the end of this post.

Wired edge ribbon is very forgiving and hold the shape you set it in.

Wired edge ribbon has two sides. Satin side (left) and raw side (right). 

Pull some ribbon of the spool (18-24 in) and pinch with your thumb.

Create your first loop. I use about 10" of ribbon to create one loop.

  

Twist the ribbon over and pinch. The twist is very important to keep the satin side out for the next loop.

Almost there! Right now we have 6 loops. You can stop here or continue for a fuller bow.

Here we have 10 loops (5 on each side of the pinch). The bow is a mess right now, but that's okay. 

Tie off your "pinch" with a satin ribbon. You can also use floral wire if you like.  Rest your thumb...it will be sore.

Let out some ribbon for the second tail to match the length of the first one. Fluff your bow.

Cut a long piece of your organza ribbon. I used my arm to measure - shoulder to finger.
Center in your hands and make 2 loops.

Now cross the ribbons like you are tying a shoe.

Imagine a shoe lace...

Pull the loops and adjust the tails.

Here is your basic bow! Can you see the finish line?

Cut a piece of floral wire - about 6" should do.

CAREFULLY thread the wire through the knot of the bow on the backside of your bow.

Bend and twist the wire around your satin bow to attach.

I like to fashion the wire in to a hook to pull double duty.

Fluff it up and adjust as needed.

One down....19 to go....

This is honestly a very easy DIY project. If you can find the ribbon on sale...even better! We got the ribbon 50% off at Hobby Lobby. The satin ribbon cost $4 on sale. Organza was $2 on sale.

This is what you will need to make this bow:

• Wired 2.5" satin ribbon (color pictured is ivory)
• 7/8" organza ribbon (color pictured is rust)
• 7/8" satin ribbon - use the same color as your wired ribbon (optional)
• Floral wire (we used 18 gauge which is pretty thick - pulling double duty as a hook.)
• SHARP scissors 

A 30 foot spool will yield 2 bows of the "5 loop" variety (the one we made above). You could possibly get 3 bows out of the spool if you make the "3 loop" variety. The estimated cost of each bow (at the above cost for materials) is about $2.50 per bow. This is a HUGE savings compared to retail cost of a finished bow!

Let us know what you think or if you have any questions, comments or suggestions! Good Luck!