Bowdabra Project Instructions

Use the Bowdabra to make perfect gift bows out of ribbon.

Making bows for decorations or gift wrap is a lot harder than tying a bow in your hair or your shoes. The Bowdabra machine allows you to create multi-loop bows from a variety of ribbon styles. Hands are free to move around the bow fluffing ribbon ends and loops while the slotted machine and Bowdabra wand hold the bow taut. With a few simple twists and folds, the Bowdabra allows you to create professional looking bows in seconds.

Things You'll Need

• Bowdabra machine
• Bowdabra wire
• Ribbon
• Bowdabra wand
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Fold the Bowdabra wire in half. Place the folded Bowdabra wire lengthwise into the Bowdabra machine slot. Fold the Bowdabra wire ends underneath the Bowdabra machine.

2. Grasping the end of the ribbon, measure 4 inches from the end. Twist the ribbon 180 degrees at the 4-inch marker and place the ribbon width wise into the Bowdabra machine slot.

3. Create a loop in the loose ribbon end by folding the ribbon over back toward the center of the Bowdabra machine. Twist the ribbon 180 degrees again at the center and place through the width wise slot.

4. Repeat the folding and twisting process for as many loops as desired in the bow.

5. Insert the Bowdabra wand into the lengthwise slot, pressing the ribbon down into the machine.

6. Lift the wire ends out from underneath the Bowdabra machine. Insert the loose wire ends through the center of the looped wire end and pull taut. Remove the bow from the Bowdabra machine, wrap both wire ends around the back of the bow and twist the ends together.

7. Using the scissors, trim wire and ribbon ends to the desired length.

Tips & Warnings

• Combine sheer, satin and other ribbon styles for more elaborate bows. Layer the ribbons and trim embellishments before beginning the twisting and folding process for multilayered bows.

References

• Bowdabra: Bowdabra Basic Bow Guides