Large Bow Double Paired Loops

 

Seasonal paper prints and color scheme of sample

show a giant bow for Christmas decorating or

as a gift package embellishment.

Change colors and prints for varied needs.

High-impact dimensional bow decoration features two loop sizes

 at sides top and bottom, with smaller four-point loops 

with optional “stripes” overlays, and center “knot” loop. 

Double-point streamer ends complete the design at bottom. 

Offset overlays for large loops and streamers provide 

extra scope for coloration choice. 

Bow measures approx. 11.4” wide x 14.25” tall 

x 2.25” deep when fully assembled. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A large lower loop left & right strips with overlay accents

B larger (slightly narrower) upper loop left & right strips

with overlay accents

C streamers left and right with overlay accents

D middle small loops   

E middle small loop "stripe" accent overlays

F center "knot" loop strip

G middle loops positioning base

H main foundational positioning and attachment

bend-over base

1. Use a rod-like tool such as this 1/4" dowel to add back

curl to the center portions of the main upper and lower

loops and accent loops.

2. Identify the lower loops by locating the end "bite" notch.

Then apply adhesive to the end, no further up strip

that inward edge of positioning punch hole.

Place the corresponding end of accent strip over main

loop strip . . .

. . . and align ends of main loop and accent loop,

adjust so that the accent strips are positioned

at center of main strips with offset margin at sides,

and glue together. 

(Attach accent to main loop at both ends.)

NOTE: this attachment can only be completed when

loops are in their curved state and positions.

3. Position each accent streamer shape on top of

corresponding left or right base streamer,

align angled cut top (narrow) ends and bottom

double-point ends as shown, and glue together.

4. Align top ends as shown and glue together within

approx. .5" to top end cut edge.

5. Add back curl to each of the center loop strips

and "stripe" accent loop strips.

6. Bend each component slightly forward along end 

perforation lines. Overlay "stripe" shape on whole shape,

align ends and alignment square symbol cutouts

and glue base and overlay ends together - 

ONLY at ends.

7. Working with the 'X' middle shapes positioning base,

position one end of loop assembly #1 on top of the base

with square symbol holes aligned, and glue the end in place.

8. Curl end #2 around so that it aligns under the first

and glue end in place.

9. Repeat for the remaining three loops so that ends of 

all four loops are attached to "arms" of the base

in an 'X' formation (see step 15 to view completed X unit).

10. Add back curl to the body of the knot shape,

between end tab perf lines.

11. Begin final assembly by becoming familiar with

the straight edges of the "upper" edge of LOWER loops

indicated here by pointing finger, then position end #1 . . .

. . . over the bend-over base backside so that 

punch holes align and so that the straight edge extends 

parallel from center slot (bow ends include a slightly offset 

edge shape that echoes the slot), and glue in place.

12. Curl the loop free end #2 to the front and position in mirror

image from end #1, align punch holes, slot offset, etc.,

and glue in place.

13. Select an UPPER loop assembly, then repeat steps 11 & 12

to position and attach it above the LOWER loop on same side.

NOTE the straight edges that extend parallel to slot

should touch and abut to each other. 

Also, check to make sure that the wrap-over fold

of base can fold over properly, and make adjustments

if necessary to allow it to do so.

14. Repeat the previous few steps to position and 

attach the LOWER and UPPER large bow loops

onto the other side of the wrap-over base.

15. Position the 'X' stripe loops unit over the large loops

unit to align slots. Use quick grab "sturdy" glue such as

"Fabri-Tack or hot melt to attach in place.

16. Insert the first end tab of knot shape into

the center slot through ALL layers, then repeat

to curl the knot strip and insert second end tab

through slot. On the backside . . . 

. . . of assembly, press the tabs outward and glue

in place.

On front side, add a small amount of quick grab glue

deep under the loop edge near tab perf on both sides

to assist the knot in nestling down fully into position.

17. Position the streamers joined unit face side down

 behind the large LOWER loops assembly (with

wrap-over flap of base in unfolded position extending

away from the bow assembly. Align the straight top

streamers edge under the 'line' between knot tabs,

and glue in place.

18. Bend the base plain panel into position to cover

the ends of streamers and glue in place.

Here is the completed bow.