How to Make a Hawaiian Wreath with Ribbons

2025 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-24 13:28

"She" is the name of the garland that is given and placed around the neck in Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures to show affection or celebrate important occasions. Many "Lei" are made of natural objects such as flowers, feathers or shells. The "Lei" made with ribbons are interesting because they protect the flora and avoid an indiscriminate collection of flowers and plants, in addition to the fact that they last for years. You can make your "She" by weaving or sewing ribbons.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Sewn Ribbon "Lei" Garland

Step 1. Tie two 7.5cm wide by 4m long satin ribbons together

Make sure that the "straight" of both tapes is facing inwards.

Step 2. Fold the two ends down and inwards

Secure them with pins.

Step 3. Sew the ribbons

Use a sewing machine to sew along the entire length of the ribbons on both edges. Do not sew the ends closed. Flip and turn the tape on the right side. This way you got a tube.

Step 4. Pass a satin ribbon through the tube

Use a tape that is 1 meter long and approximately 1.5cm wide.

• Insert a safety pin into the end of the thinnest ribbon. This will allow you to easily maneuver the smaller tape along the tube. Quietly let some tape come out of both ends of the tube.

  

  Step 5. Attach 2 beads on each end of the smaller ribbon

  Tie a knot before and after each bead to secure them.

  

  Step 6. Join the two ends of the smaller ribbon and form a bow

  

  Step 7. Shape the wreath

  Move the tape tube until the folds resemble flower petals.

  Method 2 of 2: "Lei" Wreath with Woven Ribbons

  

  Step 1. Purchase satin ribbons in 2 complementary colors

  The ribbons should measure approximately 1.25 centimeters wide. Take at least 6 meters of each tape.

  

  Step 2. Put the two ribbons close together and tie a knot

  Leave at least 6 inches of tape at the end. It will be useful for finishing.

  

  Step 3. Grab the knot with your right hand on the smooth side

  

  Step 4. Make the first loop

  Use your left hand and the ribbon at the bottom to make a 5cm long loop. The ribbon will be under the knot.

  

  Step 5. Grab the ribbons with your left hand

  

  Step 6. Pull the top ribbon to the right with your right hand

  Pull the top ribbon tightly behind the first loop and very close to the knot.

  

  Step 7. Move the ribbons to the right hand

  

  Step 8. Create a ring

  Pass the left ribbon towards you, passing it between the left thumb at the top and the index finger. Wrap the ribbon to form a loop and hold it with your index finger above and thumb below and the loose ends.

  

  Step 9. Fold the ring up and pass it through the first ring

  Always keep the free end up when passing a ring through other rings.

  

  Step 10. Grab both rings with your right hand

  

  Step 11. Pull the ribbon end of the first loop with your left hand

  This will stop (fix) the second ring. If necessary, pull the bottom of the larger ring for a tighter weave.

  

  Step 12. Grab the ribbons with your left hand

  

  Step 13. Grab the right ribbon with your right hand and start making the third weave or loop

  Pass the third loop through the second.

  

  Step 14. Move the ribbons to your right hand

  

  Step 15. Pull the end of the second loop with your left hand to secure the third loop

  

  Step 16. Repeat this procedure

  Move the ribbons from hand to hand after each loop to secure them properly. Alternate the ribbons on each ring.

  

  Step 17. Weave the ribbons into these loops until you have about 20 cm of ribbon left at the ends

  

  Step 18. Use the ribbon that was to be used for the next ring and pull it through the previous ring

  There should be two loose ends of tape.

  

  Step 19. Take the two colored ribbons and join them together

  Knot them together twice.