How to Make Three-Tiered Bows

Use a three-tiered bow for a more tailored look.

Make a three-tiered bow for a hair accessory. This is a tailored bow with a little pizzazz. A three-tiered bow looks great attached to one side of a skinny headband. Add a satin one to the back of a dress at the waist for a finishing touch that is a bit more interesting than a plain sash. Three-tiered bows make very elegant gift bows, especially when made from satin ribbon.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/2- inch ribbon, 1 1/8 yard
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Needle
• Thread
• Iron

Instructions

1. Cut a 14-inch-length of 1 1/2-inch-wide ribbon. Lay it right side down on a table and bring both ends to the center, overlapping them 2 inches.

2. Cut a 12-inch length and a 10-inch-length and fold them in the same way.

3. Turn all three loops of ribbon over and stack them from largest to smallest. Each ribbon loop on each side should be 1/2 inch smaller than the loop below it.

4. Thread a needle and stitch through the center of the stack of bows a few times to hold the stack together.

5. Cut a 2 1/2-inch length of the same ribbon and fold it in half lengthwise. Iron the fold.

6. Wrap the folded ribbon around the center of the stack of ribbon loops. Fold under one end 1/2 inch and stitch the fold down end over the other end.

Tips & Warnings

• Attach the ribbon to a headband or barrette placing the stack of loops on the headband or barrette and wrapping the folded ribbon around both before you sew the ends of the folded ribbon together.

References

• "The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts"; Elaine Schmidt; 2009