Ribbon Width Guide
🎀 Ribbon Width Guide: Choosing the Right Size for Your Project
Choosing the right ribbon width can make all the difference to your finished design. Whether you’re creating hair bows, wrapping gifts or working on a craft project, each ribbon size offers a different look and level of impact.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most popular ribbon widths and what they’re best used for, so you can find the perfect fit for your project.
🎀 6mm Ribbon – Perfect for Fine Details
6mm ribbon is ideal for delicate, detailed work where precision is key. Its narrow width makes it easy to handle and perfect for adding subtle decorative touches without overpowering your design.
Best for:
- Tiny hair bows
- Card making
- Gift wrapping accents
- Sewing trims
- Intricate craft projects
Shop our 6mm (1/4") Ribbon here
🎀 10mm Ribbon – Versatile and Easy to Use
10mm ribbon offers a great balance between subtlety and visibility. It’s slightly wider than 6mm, making it a versatile option for a wide range of craft and decorative uses.
Best for:
- Small to medium hair bows (or the centres of larger ones)
- Decorative trims
- Gift wrapping
- General craft projects
Find our 10mm (3/8") Ribbon here
🎀 15mm/ 16mm Ribbon – A Popular All-Rounder
15mm/16mm ribbon is one of the most popular sizes, especially for hair bows and accessories. It’s wide enough to create noticeable designs while still being easy to work with.
Best for:
- Hair bows
- Accessories
- Sewing projects
- Everyday crafting
🎀 22mm/25mm Ribbon – Fuller, More Defined Designs
22mm and 25mm ribbon are perfect when you want your designs to stand out a little more. It creates fuller bows and works well for projects that need a stronger visual impact.
Best for:
- Hair bows with more volume
- Gift wrapping
- Decorative crafts
- Handmade accessories
🎀 38mm Ribbon – Bold and Eye-Catching
38mm ribbon is ideal for larger designs where you want a bold and structured finish. It’s great for statement bows and projects that need more presence.
Best for:
- Large hair bows
- Decorative packaging
- Statement craft projects
Find all our 38mm (1 1/2") Ribbon here
🎀 50mm Ribbon – Big, Statement Bows
50mm ribbon is perfect for creating eye-catching bows and standout designs. Its width gives your projects a full, luxurious look.
Best for:
- Large gift bows
- XL Hair Bows
- Event decorations
- Statement craft pieces
🎀 75mm Ribbon – Maximum Impact
75mm ribbon is best suited for large-scale designs and display work. If you want maximum volume and impact, this is the size to choose.
Best for:
- Oversized bows - eg Cheer bows
- Displays and decorations
- Large craft projects
Find our 75mm (3") Ribbon here
🎀 How to Choose the Right Ribbon Width
When selecting your ribbon width, think about the overall look you want to achieve:
- For fine detail: choose narrower ribbons like 6mm or 10mm
- For everyday crafting and bows: 15mm and 22/25mm are great all-rounders
- For bold designs: opt for 38mm and above
The right width will help your project look balanced, professional, and exactly as you imagined.
🎀 Explore Our Ribbon Collection
No matter what size you need, our ribbon collection includes a wide range of colours, styles and widths to suit every project — from delicate detailing to statement designs.
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