Lay the dress flat and smooth the fabric
Find the center point where the bow should sit
Cross one side of the ribbon over the other
Pull the first knot snug, but not too tight
Form one loop with each side of the ribbon
Cross the loops over each other
Pull one loop through to create the bow
Tighten both loops evenly
Adjust the loops so they are the same size
Make the tails the same length
Fluff the loops gently for symmetry
Center the bow and straighten the ribbon
Secure the bow with a hidden stitch or pin if needed