Ribbon by the Yard for Crafts & Gifts

Start with material and width, because those decide how the ribbon behaves. Satin and double-faced satin tie smooth bows and look polished on both sides; grosgrain holds a crisp ribbed edge for hair bows and lanyards; organza and sheer chiffon add a soft, see-through layer to bouquets; velvet reads rich for holiday and winter wreaths; and wired edges hold a shaped loop for wreaths and large gift toppers. Common widths run from 1/8" picot trim up to 2-1/2" and 4" statement ribbon, sold by the yard, in 5- or 10-yard cuts, or on full spools. Expect roughly $3-$12 for short cuts and $10-$30 for spools and premium silk or hand-dyed lots. Many makers ship in 3-7 business days; custom-printed or hand-dyed runs take 1-2 weeks. Buy a yard more than you think you need for sample bows.

Use the width, material, and color filters to narrow fast, and check the related searches for project-specific picks like wired wreath ribbon or grosgrain for hair bows.