If you’re tying a bow on the top of a package, loop the ribbon under the package, bring the ends together over the package and knot the two ends together so the ends are equal in length. You now have a right side and a left side to work with. [1] X Research source You can tie a bow from a piece of ribbon that isn’t attached to a package. Tie a knot in the center of the ribbon so the left and right sides are equal in length.
Make sure you cut through all of the ribbon layers. Use a careful, firm snip of the scissors to ensure the cut is even and none of the layers slip. Don’t cut the two corners too close to the center of the ribbon.
