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How much ribbon?

One of the most common questions we get asked is how much ribbon is needed to make up a certain number of favours. Ordering too little ribbon is also one of the most common mistakes when making your wedding favours.

Below are some of the most popular designs of favours, along with the length of ribbon required to tie the box in the way shown in the pictures. If you are still unsure, or would like to do something different, then please get in touch and we will help you calculate exactly what you need.

	To tie the ribbon around all sides and finish with a bow on top requires 80cm per box. Allow 8 metres per 10 favours
	These heart favour boxes have to have ribbon in order to keep them closed – a simple bow like this requires about 35cm of ribbon Allow 3.5 metres per 10 favours
	The handbag is a very popular wedding favour for the ladies - tied like this with a bow on the front it makes a very attractive addition to your wedding tables, and requires about 55cm of ribbon. Allow 5.5 metres per 10 favours
	The cone box is another that has to have ribbon to hold it closed - tying it using a small bow like shown will require 35cm of ribbon per box. Allow 3.5 metres per 10 favours
	Bustinas (pillow boxes) can be tied in either of the ways shown below:
	To tie as in the image to the left, around the middle with a bow to finish, requires about 50cm. Allow 5 metres per 10 favours
	In this example, where the ribbon is taken around the corners and tied with a bow, you will need 60cm per box. Allow 6 metres per 10 favours