How to tie the perfect bow?

[sarahm]

Do any of you have any great tips on how to tie the perfect bow please?

[julieM]

I can do it and have showed loads of people but don't think I can explain it in writing so that you could follow it sorry hope some one else can help if not pm me and you can always give me a call

[Looby Lou]

I loop both ends of the ribbon then tie them together as normal, rather than making one loop and wrapping the other end round... iykwim?

[scrapdolly]

I use a home made bow maker but you can do it with two pens

however - you need to see a practical demo really

[Bluemoonjules]

Don't ask me - my bows are rubbish!

[eaton0171]

I BOUGHT A VERY SIMPLE BO MAKER FROM AN AUCTION SITE...REALLY CHEAP AND ENABLES YOU TO MAKE PERFECT BOWS £1.70 & 60 p postage i think lol....just search bow maker

[samsq]

Eaton - I have also purchased one of those from the auction, and it does what it says - makes bows. Having said that it is a very simple design.

[cindy1975]

Tie the bow as normal, but before making the loops, swap each of the ribbons into the other hand (effectively twisting them round) and tie as normal.

[maddy]

try http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/...ad.php?t=32964 if i have done it right , sure helped me do me bows nicely

[sarahm]

Thanks for all your help.

Eaton0171 and samsq does the bow maker enable to to any size bow?

[eaton0171]

the item enables you to do bows up to about 12 cm....and as small as 2 cm.....wouldn't be without mine lol

[sarahm]

ok thanks xxxxx