The stores have a huge assortment of beautiful Christmas tree decorations, stars, cones, bows and many other New Year's accessories. Factory production produces beauty in large quantities and it can be found on the Christmas tree in different families - and that’s good! However, you want to do something special and unique, and your skillful hands will help you with this. In this article we will look at how to make bows for a Christmas tree from ribbons with your own hands.
How to create a miracle?
No magic wand required. All you need is a needlework kit. You will need ribbons of all calibers and varieties, braid and cords. There should be a lot of thread (including floss and iris). Shiny pebbles, glass beads, and sequins are vital. Sew-on snowflakes, stars, sparkles and other decorations are definitely included in the list. Always keep needles, a stapler, and multifunctional glue at hand.
Advice from the Snow Maiden: add a good mood, Christmas music and helpers from among family members to the above. Inspiration and flights of fancy are strictly required.
One, two, three... let's make bows!!!
Anyone can make DIY Christmas tree bows. True, you will have to spend a little time and be perseverant. First, decide on the color scheme. Then with the configuration.
Bows for the Christmas tree can be made to match the color of its decoration or, on the contrary, play with contrast. Styles can also be different: classic, Provence, avant-garde or ethnic. Here, as they say, whatever your darling pleases. The main thing is that the crafts are in harmony and pleasing to the eye.Prepare your workspace and feel free to get to work.
Useful tips
Recommendations from experienced craftswomen who will help you make a beautiful bow on the first try:
- To ensure that there are no black stripes or irregularities on the edges of the bow, treat the edges of the stripes with a lighter (you can use a regular candle), and the workpiece should be brought evenly and quickly.
- For work you should choose a sharp needle. This will help avoid holes in the fabric.
- When working with a heat gun, you should be extremely careful. If a drop gets on the finished product, it will not be possible to remove it without leaving a trace.
- When making bows from ribbons with your own hands, you do not need to put too much pressure on the material. Otherwise, noticeable dents will remain on the finished product.
Important! When purchasing raw materials for making Christmas tree bows with your own hands, you should purchase crafting materials with a reserve.
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How to make bows for a Christmas tree
The rules are simple. The material is fragile and requires thermal or mechanical treatment. Twists and creases are unacceptable. “By eye” will not work; measurements cannot be avoided.
The thinner the material, the more invisible the thread.
Knots are possible only on the wrong side. The brace points require camouflage.
Beginner designers are advised to follow the diagrams. Regular viewing of master classes will also make the task much easier.
Standard forms
There are not so few of them:
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- four-pointed
- pentagonal and hexagonal
- eight
- dahlia
- socket
- triangles
- tie
In addition, they can be simple and composite, multi-layered and of different textures. Fastening - on a knot, clip or elastic band. Choose what you like, combine and share ideas.
100% chic
A Christmas tree with satin bows looks gentle and elegant.
Here's a classic example. Take a scarlet ribbon 5 cm wide and a white ribbon -2.5 cm. Make 4 scraps of it 15 cm long. Cut the white one into five pieces of the same length. Place the narrow blanks in the middle of the wide ones, and melt their edges with a match or lighter. Bend the fused strips in half to create petals or droplets. Pass the needle through the edges and assemble onto the thread using the usual “forward needle” method. Secure the thread in the middle, and decorate the stitching area with the remaining strip and a large bead.
A more complex version of New Year's bows is like this. Lay a wide brocade (30cm) in the shape of a butterfly. Secure the core with a stapler or safety pin. Narrow ribbons or ribbon (green and red), tie them into a lush multi-layer bow with a loop. Using a basting stitch, attach the loop to the base. Place a Swarovski crystal on the finished product.
A secret: satin makes light and elegant products. If you have conquered it, try making a Christmas tree using satin ribbons using the “kazanshi” technique.
Features of the technology
The history of kanzashi is rooted in Japanese culture of the early 16th century, when the main attribute of a woman’s image was hair clips. Moreover, they were used not only as a decorative element. Then a division was created based on splendor and color, and women wore only accessories permitted by age and status. From them one could find out whether a Japanese woman had a husband and how many children she had.
The word “kanzashi” itself means “women’s hair ornament” (pin, hairpin, comb, hairpin), which Japanese geishas used to secure complex hairstyles. They were worn together with a kimono and were created in the same style. The national dress for women did not allow the use of jewelry (necklaces, beads, bracelets), so the ladies compensated for this with exquisite hairstyles.
The kanzashi technique is based on the ancient Japanese art of origami. Only the material used for the products was not paper, but natural silk fabric. Flowers of wonderful beauty were created from it and secured to the hair using all kinds of hairpins. Briefly, the essence of the process can be described as follows: square elements of satin or silk are folded into petals in different ways, connected to each other, forming beautiful bud-shaped products. It is the manufacturing technique that distinguishes such kanzashi bows from traditional ones, created by a certain algorithm for tying the ribbon.
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These tapes are denser and heavier.
However, they hold their shape well and are often used in decoration. Here is the diagram: Pay attention!
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- Prepare a skein of 20-25 cm (preferably in a non-standard color, for example, polka dots or snowflakes).
- Fold it three times and tie it with monofilament.
- Use cuts of the same texture, 15 cm and 10 cm (for example, orange and light green), do the same actions with them as with the first.
- You will get three layers. Place the large one underneath, behind it, the middle one, and the small one on top. Sew and add swirls from colorful scraps or fringe.
Tip: These DIY ribbon bows can be placed not only on twigs, but also on gift wrapping. It looks bright, original and practically does not wrinkle.
How to make a machine for making bows
These miniature elements are made so quickly that up to ten pieces can be made in an hour!
It is most comfortable to make both simple and complex bows on a fork (they will turn out small and neat) or on an improvised machine made from sticks inserted into cardboard or polystyrene foam.
Materials:
- 1. Cardboard, preferably corrugated, or polystyrene foam, depending on what you have on hand.
- 2. Wooden sticks.
- 3. Scissors.
- 4. Ruler.
- 5. Clamps.
- 6. Strips of fabrics of any color.
- 7. Lighter.
Making a machine is very quick and easy:
1. take cardboard 12 centimeters wide;
2. mark the steps of two centimeters with dots;
3. Insert the sticks into the cardboard according to the markings.
The machine is ready!
Queue for the bow: we insert the fabric between the sticks, make broaches at the top and bottom until there are five rows. We cut it and secure it with clamps. Using a beautiful thread, carefully tie a neat knot in the middle next to it, tie the workpiece, remove it and straighten it.
The knot should be strengthened with glue; some needlewomen sew decorative buttons onto it. If you really want, you can decorate it with beads, beads, coat it with transparent glue and sprinkle it with glitter.
Due to the variety of fabrics, it is possible to make the most fantastic bows!
Velvet charm
He is always in fashion. More often it is combined with beads or ornamental stones. Velvet on a flexible base will suit every coniferous fashionista. So, bend the ribbon in half and cut the ends diagonally. (Repeat this twice).
Fasten the resulting elements in the middle, sew them together using a buttonhole stitch, and pass a wire between them. Form a classic butterfly from 10-12 cm and plant it at the bend. Place rhinestones or beads across the canvas.
It's a fact: a Christmas tree decorated with velor bows does not tolerate many toys. In this case, European minimalism will save you.
Air nylon
Nylon tapes are durable, but at the same time weightless. It's a pleasure to work with them. They are especially good in volumetric models. We recommend taking blue or lilac ones, folding each ribbon into a figure eight (6-7 pieces). Then you need to assemble them with a rose and sew them onto the supporting structure.
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This is important: sew the parts together with monofilament or nylon.
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Bend the tip of the tape half a centimeter and carefully process it. Thread fishing line or whalebone inside and fold it (so that the edge becomes wavy). Flounces and ruffles can easily replace traditional tinsel. And multi-colored light bulbs will emphasize its brilliance and grace.
Note: you can make a serpentine from small pieces, just hang it vertically, like rain.
Angels
Angels for the New Year also came to us from the West. However, the New Year holidays are followed by Christmas, and if your family is one of the believers, then why not make a craft for the future, especially since the ribbons make very cute angels.
#1 Simple angel made from ribbons
If you do handicrafts with children, especially those of preschool or primary school age, then be sure to take note of this simple but completely original craft made from ribbons. You will need tape, a stapler and beads.
#2 Angel for the Christmas tree or for table decoration
Here’s another very interesting craft that can be hung on a Christmas tree or decorated with a Christmas table. You will need a wide ribbon, a bead, a piece of wire (for the halo) and decorative elements.
#3 Angel using kanzashi technique
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Decorating the Christmas tree with bows
So, the style has been chosen. It's time to try it on. If spire and star isn't your story, start at the top. Place a voluminous bow on it with falling ends. Next, move from top to bottom in a circle or spiral. Catch and knit on the edges. It's better if it's not colorful. Place the decor evenly: do not concentrate them in any one part. The picture must be complete.
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We cut off four pieces of satin: the two largest ones are the same length, another one is smaller and another very short one (we use it as a jumper).
We sew or glue together the short sides of first one long and then one middle strip. It turns out two rings as in the photo below:
Fold them in half, seams down, and place the smaller piece on top of the larger piece. Sew or glue in the center.
Lightly gather the bow in the center:
We fold the remaining short piece along the long sides inward to the middle, like this:
Carefully wrap the jumper around the bow with the second long strip inserted at the bottom:
We sew or glue the jumper.
To make the bow look neater, cut off the bottom of the “tails” diagonally. In the case of a satin ribbon, you can carefully process the cuts using a lighter.
The bow is ready! If you want to make it even more magnificent, make three or even four rings, the main thing is that each next one is slightly smaller than the previous one;)
How to decorate a Christmas tree with ribbons
Ribbons are effectively adjacent to the bows on the spruce tree. They can match or differ. The easiest way is to go down diagonally, in a circle or in a zigzag. Diamond weaving will require dexterity and skill. Small ribbons are often knitted at one end, and natural materials such as pine cones, cinnamon and nuts are attached to the other. Small trees are often decorated with ruffles and lace.
There is one “but”: beloved pets, as a rule, are not indifferent to such luxury.
Bow for a girl using the kanzashi technique
In order to make an elastic band with a bow for a little princess, purchase the following components:
- satin ribbon of the main color (choose one whose width is from one to one and a half cm);
- satin ribbon contrasting with the main color (the width should be half a centimeter);
- threads to match the ribbons;
- sewing needle;
- scrunchy;
- tailor's measuring tape or regular stationery ruler.
So, from a ribbon 1-1.5 cm wide, cut two pieces of 20 cm each. Next, fold both edges of the ribbon in the middle with the wrong side inward, let them overlap each other by half a centimeter. Now we sew these edges, but immediately sew them to the middle. Without cutting the thread, we sew another 20-centimeter segment using the same pattern. Pay attention to the seam pitch - the stitches should be neat and small. Then you need to make a couple of stitches along the edge - the thread will be in the middle of the front side.
We continue to work with a thinner tape (the one that is half a centimeter). We also cut off a piece of 20 cm from its total length. We sew it together, as in the previous case with a wide satin ribbon.
At the end of the work, tighten the working thread. Carefully straighten the edges of the resulting bow. And then, while working, try to touch them as little as possible so as not to wrinkle them.
To make the bow look neat from the reverse side, take a piece of thin ribbon, cut about two to three cm and wrap it around the middle of the back side of the product, and sew the ends. You don’t have to do this work, sew the bow to the elastic straight away, but if you still process the back side, it will look neater. Your decoration is ready!
Having tried your hand at such simple works, fantasize and complicate your products, create unique exclusive items. By the way, these will be wonderful gifts or hand-made sales items. May everything work out for you!
New Year's crafts from ribbons
The possibilities here are endless. Turn on your creativity at full capacity.
The obligatory minimum for a self-respecting artist is a Christmas wreath. The rods can be covered, pasted over or intertwined. Then hang pompoms or an openwork snowflake, a beaded bunch of rowan berries and a felt bullfinch.
Embroiderers will surely love the idea of ribbon embroidery. You can create a winter panel, boots for gifts, a festive dial for a clock mechanism.
New Year's bows made of ribbons are a traditional addition to table setting. You can decorate with napkins, cutlery, glasses and, of course, champagne.
Satin bouquets and compositions will bring comfort and a bright atmosphere. Well, a DIY ribbon Christmas tree will become a source of pride for any housewife.
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As a mini souvenir for the New Year, you can make candies from ribbons. You will need a narrow ribbon of two or more colors, and then it’s a matter of technique!
#7 New Year's garland of ribbons
You can use ribbons to make a cool New Year's garland for room decor. To create this you will need wide ribbons of different colors and thick thread. Finished flags can be glued to a thread or sewn on. But sewing by hand takes a long time, so if you have a sewing machine, be sure to take advantage of its capabilities.
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- Thread bias tape onto faux pearl wire.
- Behind each turn there is a pearl, the loops lie alternately in opposite directions.
Ribbon figures will compete with template factory ones. There is plenty to roam here: weightless angels, twisted icicles, strange flowers and miniature umbrellas. Even boring glass balls come to life on a ribbon hanger.
How to decorate a Christmas tree with bows in the year of the metal ox
Preference should be given to heavy textures, as well as gray, golden and silver tones. Metallic reflections and metallic fittings will be in trend. Accepted with artiodactyls is also worth buying. But red, of course, is not held in high esteem: it is better not to tease the totem animal. Also avoid purple, pink, crimson, burgundy and other derivatives.
Fashionable accessories will include chains, buttons, rivets, and especially bells, horseshoes, rings and other attributes of the owner of the year.
Decide on a color scheme
It all depends on your preferences and imagination. There are no clear rules - make the Christmas tree variegated or more laconic by choosing one or more primary colors. The traditional holiday color is red. It goes perfectly with green, gold and white. You definitely can't go wrong with these shades.
You can dress the tree entirely in gold or add white accents to it.
The New Year tree looks especially gentle in silver tones. White and blue elements will fit wonderfully here.
If all this is too ordinary for you, try decorating the tree in non-standard colors, for example, pink, purple, green, blue. Or pair several bright shades together.
If you have a colored Christmas tree or one with a white coating, start from its color - it will be the main one. You can choose decorations to match the branches or play with contrast.
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To conclude the theme of “bows for the Christmas tree,” we present the hit of the season. You will need: massive metallic, glue gun, bell. Divide the ribbon in proportions: 23x2, and 21 cm. Form petals from the first two, and from the smaller one - a knot and bow tails. Gather the petals together and place them on glue, attach the tails. Sew a bell in the center. This accessory is suitable not only for the evergreen guest, but also for the living symbol of the year.
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Master class: headband with a flower using the kanzashi technique
This master class is designed for beginners, so don't be afraid to try!
The list of things needed to make a flower includes:
- actually, the bezel (the most common one);
- satin ribbon (you choose the color yourself, but the width should be 3 cm);
- scissors;
- glue gun;
- lighter (candle);
- a large bead to decorate the center of the flower;
- rhinestones.
First of all, it is necessary to cut the ribbon into pieces 7 cm in size. The craftswoman is asked to choose the number of such pieces herself, based on how lush she sees the future flower. The only recommendation is to try not to overdo it; an excessively large flower on the rim will look ugly.
Then, with the wrong side facing in, fold one piece in half lengthwise. Cut one edge diagonally, pinch this area with tweezers and treat with a candle - the edges should be secured to each other.
Hold the petal with the front side facing you, bend the free edges from the bottom towards the center, grab them with tweezers and singe them too.
Do this procedure with all the remaining petals.
Now take scissors and cut out several circles from the tape (two or three pieces). Next, connect all these parts to each other, singe the cut edges with a candle. It is to the resulting blank that the flower petals are attached. We glue them (petals) with a special gun. When you make the second circle, try to arrange the petals so that their ends are between the ends of the lower petals.
We work according to this principle with each circle. Already in the last circle there will be no space left in the middle; we place a pebble or a decorative bead in it. The tips of the petals can be decorated with sparkles or rhinestones if desired. The accessory will look beautiful if you wrap the entire headband with tape (don’t forget to secure it around the edges with glue). And attach the kanzashi flower you made to the side (again, take a glue gun for this).
