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How to Make a Burlap Bow the Secret, 6-Step Way

October 7, 2018 by Bobette Kyle Leave a Comment

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How to Make a Burlap Bow - Big, Double Bows
How to Make a Burlap Bow the Secret, 6-Step Way 1
Learn how to make double bows out of burlap. This DIY is a step-by-step tutorial and video. She uses burlap but you can use any type of fabric that has a little structure. Read and watch on the My Online Wedding Help blog. #MyOnlineWeddingHelp #MakeBows #BurlapBows #DIYFabricBows
How to Make a Burlap Bow the Secret, 6-Step Way 2

There are different ways to make a burlap bow, and this one is a bit unconventional. But it’s a foolproof way to create big, double bows from any sturdy fabric. Or burlap ribbon, like the wired kind you can get at craft stores.

I first got inspired when seeing a pin on Pinterest on how to make a double bow with a fork. I thought, “if I can make small ones, I should be able to make big ones, too!” And the not-yet-famous leaf rake burlap bow was born!

How to Make a Burlap Bow - Big, Double Bows

The bows come out even and straight every time. AND you do not have to hold it together while making it.

Read written directions below or scroll further down the page for a video (which you can also watch on YouTube).

Instructions for How to Make a Burlap Bow

Step 1 – Cut the Burlap or Burlap Ribbon

Cut about three yards of burlap, wired burlap ribbon, or other material, up to four or five inches wide.

Fold the end in half, so you get the beginning of a 2″-2.5″ wide strip of fabric.

Burlap cutting tip: To keep from ending up with a frayed mess, first pull one strand out of your burlap fabric. You then have a convenient guide for cutting straight across, reducing fraying and shedding.

Or you can avoid cutting burlap. Use burlap ribbon instead.

Step 2 – Begin Weaving Burlap Through Rake Tines

Make a Burlap Bow Step 1

Imagine your leaf rake prongs in four sections about 1/4 of the rake wide each, two on each side of the center.

Folding the burlap strip as you go, begin weaving the burlap through those sections. Alternate over and under, like “basket weaving 101.”

Step 3 – Make Five Rows of Woven Burlap

Make a Burlap Bow Step 3. Weave 5 Rows.

Weave back and forth for a total of five rows.

When you finish, the “tails” should be on opposite sides of the rake.

Step 4 – Tie the Bow

Make a Burlap Bow Step 4. Tie the Bow.

Tie the center together by threading a strip of burlap through the space between the two center prongs.

Secure it vertically around all rows, pulling tightly to cinch the fabric.

Construction of your bow is now complete, albeit still on the rake and face down.

Step 5 – Remove the Burlap Bow from the Rake

Make a Burlap Bow Step 5. Remove from Rake.

To remove the bow, gently bend the rake prongs. Then firmly slide each bow loop off the rake.

Step 6 – Shape It

How to Make a Burlap Bow Step 6. Shape It.

Primp your burlap bow so it looks as you’d like.

One bow will be slightly smaller than the other.

  • You can arrange the bows, so they are stacked on top of one another (as in the bottom bows above) or
  • spread out (like on the top).

Optionally, cut a triangle from each tail to make them look more decorative. I show you how to do that in the video.

Burlap Tip: To minimize shedding, spray the bow with matte Mod Podge (it comes in a spread-on liquid, too, but that’s too messy for me!)

How to Make a Burlap Bow Video

 

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