I love this bow!
I call it a Triple Stack Bow because it has three layers.
The ribbon I used is new to The Ribbon Retreat.
It is called Comma Stylist and is BEAUTIFUL!
You need to get some. I love it.
This bow is really easy to do and easily masks imperfections.
First you will start out with three pieces of ribbon (Any size. This ribbon is 1″.)
I cut mine to be 16 inches.
With each one, you will make a simple bow.
Stick the needle and thread in the center.
Then scrunch up the bow with your fingers and tighten the thread around.
Take a stitch in the back.
Make three of these bows and seal your ends.
Now we are going to stack them.
This looks more complicated than it is. 
Stack the bows, turning clockwise or counter clockwise.
It will not look right until the center knot is put in.
Stack them, and then squeeze the center together to make sure you like how it looks.
Make sure you have the same amount of loops/ends on both sides.
Once you are done stacking the bows, you will fasten them together.
Take a stitch in the back bow and tighten the thread around the three layers.
Finish it off by taking another stitch in the back.
Now cut enough ribbon for your center knot.
When you make your knot, make sure to not tighten it too tight.
Put glue on the back of the knot and attach it to the center of the bow.
Now you can attach your bow to your clip.
I used a French Barrette clip.
Click this link to see How To Attach A French Barrette.
All finished!
This bow is so cute!
It would be great to mix and match ribbons, for holidays, for special occasions, or just for fun.
Try it out and let me know what you think!
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Hi Pam! This beautiful ribbon can be purchased here at The Ribbon Retreat. Here is the link – http://www.theribbonretreat.com/Ribbon/comma-stylist.aspx?custom. There are lots of beautiful colors too! – Shirley
I can’t seem to find this really cute brown/ white paisley ribbon. Does anyone know where I can get it?
That so nice! hheheee….cant wait to try!
hey love them im going to try to do this wish me luck thanks;)
i think that this bow is so cool i love it i am a 14yr old and my school is all about bows every girl wears them
and sometimes buying them gets my parents annoyed and idecided to start making them so i looked on this website and i learn 2 of them i know how to make many now i love this website thankyou shirley keep posting all tipes you know so ikeep learning please
Oh new babies are the best! Bows are so fun to make and then see them being worn, especially by your grandchildren! You’re welcome and thanks for reading, Vickie!
Love this bow. Have new grandbaby. I plan to make many. Thanks for good instructions.
soo cute me and my daughter did some and we both had a blast!!!!!!
Awesome bow with great instructions. It comes out lovely and again thanks for the demonstrations, I do so much better to look and see how it is accomplished.
Love this bow!!!! Can’t wait to try it!!!
That is so great that you love it too!
Are you meaning an easier way to attach the clip other than what I posted? Here is a tutorial on how to attach an alligator clip – http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/stars-and-stripes-bow.html. Let me know if you have more questions. 
I love this bow…I’m a beginner n I found t easy n fun to make. One question though…is there an easy way to attach the clip to the bow!?
Pretty! Maggie says she wants one!
Practice using a printed ribbon. When you go to make your knot, before you tighten it, make sure the printed side of the ribbon is showing on both sides. Then slowly tighten it. If you want it bigger, then do not tighten it very much. A tight knot will result in a smaller knot. Also if you want the knot to be bigger, use a wider ribbon. For this bow, I used the same ribbon as the bow, which was 1″. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CENTER KNOT. CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME POINTERS.HOW TO GET IT BIG AND STRAIGHT,PLEASE
Love this technique….I’m going to play with it and use different color ribbons and see how it looks! Thanx!!
Love it ….and yet so easy !
Beautiful bow. I’ll be making quite a few of these for my little girls.
Love it! It looks so easy, can’t wait to try it.