How to Tie Chair Sashes in a Bow

Many couples are opting to dress up simple chairs at their wedding or reception with slip covers and sashes. Sashes can be personalized in many ways, and Bride and Groom sashes can even be purchased. Most importantly, you can coordinate with the colors of your wedding or change the color of the sash or slipcover to alter the overall look of the table. There are many ways to tie a chair sash. This article explains how to tie a simple bow.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chair Sashes
• Chairs

How to Tie Chair Sashes in a Bow

1. Slip the cover on the chair.

2. Walk to the back of the chair and face it.

3. Grab the sash on either side in the middle.

4. Line up the middle of the sash with the middle of the chair.

5. Pull the sash around the chair back toward you. You want it to be snug, but pulling it too tight could make it slip upward.

6. Tie the sash in one knot, in the middle of the chair back.

7. Tighten the knot by pulling out to the side until it's snug. The ends should hang down on either side of the knot and the sash should be evenly horizontal front to back.

8. Tie a bow, just like you tie your shoes. With a thick, wide sash it's best to make two loops. Cross them over and pull one through the other. Leave it a bit loose for now.

9. Hold each side of one loop, width-wise, and spread it apart. This will make the loop wider. Repeat on the other side.

10. Pull both loops at the same time to tighten.

Resources

• Jessica and Ben blog about Chair Sashes
• Buy Chair Sashes
• Rent Chair Sashes