Trying to minimize evenly notched ends, which keep the ribbon from unraveling, can fray the neural system of the most affected individual bride, despite the fact that tiny bows are the prettiest way to add more polish to little favour boxes. Our quick-fix hint: Center skinny ribbon above one saw-toothed notch of pinking shears, and snip. You'll clip a neat V within minutes, leaving you time and energy to tend to more important details.

Tool for the Process: Pinking Shears

You'll find pinking shears, a seamstress's staple, in crafts-supply retailers. Should you hold them just so, they're the perfect instrument to add notches to the stops of slim ribbon, though they're typically used to accomplish fabric edges.