Needles 'n' Knowledge: Bow 3D Double Loops

Large gift deluxe gift box has crossed streamers,

pairs of large and medium joined-strip loops

and a center large brad for a stunning box-topper

for gifting or display.

Measures approx. 6.5" wide x 6.75" long x 1.75" tall.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A streamer shape (2)
B large loop halves (4)
C medium loop halves (4)

2. Position the streamers into "X" form with

center punch holes aligned, and side edges

lined up at guide dash marks.

Glue the overlapping surfaces together.

3. Join the strip halves together at the squared

ends by overlapping to line up punch holes,

with side edges also aligned.

Complete 2 large loop units and 2 medium loop units.

4. Add some curl to the center only portions

of each loop "half" by running the loop over

a barrel-like tool such as this tailor's pencil

or dowel, while applying thumb/finger pressure

(think curling ribbon).

It may require more than one pass across

the tool to achieve the regular, even curl desired.

5. Form the loop strip unit into its final shape
by bringing rounded ends toward center,
one at a time, aligning punch holes, and
gluing the area around the holes into position.
Complete this step for all loop units.

6. Position the first large loop unit over the streamer

base with punch holes aligned (here and

throughout), with the loop at the 45 degree angle

that places it halfway between streamer extensions,

and glue in place where surfaces overlap.

7. Position the second large loops unit
over assembly at appropriate angle
as shown, and glue in place.
8. Flatten the loops slightly - use gentle, steady
downward palm pressure, taking care
NOT to form creases at loop centers.
This will allow medium loops to sit in place better.