How to Make a Felt Bow – no-sew gift topper tutorial
See how to make a felt bow with simple loops — perfect for gift toppers, holiday presents, wreaths, and garlands. These felt bows are quick to make, and you don’t need a template or a sewing machine. Just cut a few felt strips, fold them into loops, and stack them into a pretty bow. The tutorial walks through a few extra tips to make your bows look neat and full, and the technique scales from tiny ornaments to oversized statement bows for wreaths.
Keep a stash of felt squares on hand and you’ll never need to buy another gift bow — these come together while the coffee’s still hot.
— Mayra
What you’ll want on hand
- National Nonwovens 100% wool felt squares — holds a crisp loop and doesn’t fray
- Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue — the no-sew secret that holds felt cleanly
- Fiskars precision craft scissors — clean cuts make tidy loops
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