How to Tie a Tiffany's Ribbon

So, you have the gift-wrapping down but now it’s time for the bow. Don’t have a bow? It’s all right: You can make one with a simple ribbon. This Tiffany-style bow is beautiful when done right. It will dress up any plain package for casual to formal parties alike. Here’s how you tie a Tiffany bow with ribbon.

Things You'll Need

• Gift box (to tie the ribbon on)
• Ribbon
• Scissors

Instructions

How to Tie a Tiffany Ribbon

1. Cut enough ribbon to wrap around your box about three times. Place your ribbon the long way on top of the box, leaving one box length of ribbon at the bottom. Hold the ribbon in the center with a finger. Do not move this finger from this center position during this whole process.

2. Take the top piece and wrap it under and around the box. Bring it to your finger that is still holding the center part of ribbon. Place it to the right of the original piece. Hold both pieces with your finger.

3. Follow this step carefully. Bring the piece on your right over the left piece in the center. Wrap it to the left side of the box while keeping your finger on the original center strand. Bring it around the back and right sides of the box, back to the center. This next part is also very important.

4. Take the piece that you just wrapped around the box with your right hand, tuck it underneath the center piece that you are holding with your finger and bring it up to the right corner of the box. Make sure everything stays in the center. You will now have a loose string on the top right corner and the bottom left corner.

5. Tie bow. Start your bow loop with the right string. Bring the left string around, pulling tight to finish the bow (you may now move your center finger). Straighten everything and then trim the ends with your scissors if necessary. You will now have a beautiful Tiffany ribbon on your gift.

Tips & Warnings

• Wide, shiny ribbon approximately 1 inch thick looks really good.

Resources

• Tying a Bow on a Gift Box by: Stampingscoops