- Insert the first ribbon loop (the light blue) inside the other loop.
- Insert the second ribbon loop (the dark blue) inside the previous loop.
- Insert the first ribbon loop (the light blue) inside the previous loop.
- Pull the previous loop (the dark blue) tight.
Just so, how much ribbon do I need for a lei?
With 1/4″ ribbon, I usually need about 3-4 yards of each color. This means you can buy two 10 yard spools for a dollar or two each and make three lei from them!
Furthermore, how is ribbon made? Wire-edge ribbons can be cut from broader strips of cloth with their edges wrapped over thin wires, or the wire can be woven into the fabric along the edges or down the middle. Wire mesh can also be woven to make ribbon with or without the addition of yarns or silks for color.
Keeping this in consideration, how do you end a ribbon lei?
When the desired length is achieved, cut both ribbons approximately 12 inches from the end of the lei. Pull the cut ribbon through the last loop of the lei to end the braiding and knot to finish. Use the tails to tie a bow.
