How To Make a Bow Tie

In our local shop we sell tons of vintage bow ties. We could never keep them in stock, so we started making them! Clip on bow ties are easy to make. Just follow these steps and you can make a bunch of different colors in an afternoon...  

1. For sewing projects we make over and over we like to make paper patterns to keep. The measurement for the large piece is 9 inches x 4.5 inches. You'll also need a matching tiny piece that is 1.25 inches x 2.5 inches. 2. Iron fusible interfacing on the back of the large piece and trim the edges if you need to. 3. Fold the long edges in towards the middle. 4. Fold both open ends in toward the middle. At this stage I like to iron it in the rectangle folds for extra crisp edges! 5. Pinch your rectangle in the center to create a bow shape and stitch it at the folds. 6. Stitch a bow tie clip on both sides (we bought ours from Etsy under "supplies") on the back of the bow tie. 7. Fold the tiny piece of fabric just like step 3, iron it, then wrap and stitch it on the center of your bow tie! 8. Done! Time to dress up!  

We used a mini gingham fabric and our hand stamped fabric that we made too!  

Have a great day! Elsie + Kinsey 

Comments

[Hannah @ www.thrivingthirty.tumblr.com]

That is awesome! My husband was just telling me that I should keep my eyes open for good bowties to add to his work wardrobe. Maybe I will make him one!

[James]

This is a great piece of info to have if you dont want to wear a regular tie.

[Shannon]

Fantastic! I might have to make a new one for my cutie... ;)

[Vanita]

Nice, and it looks so simple. I love it.

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[katrina]

Love the no hassle of having to figure out how to tie the darned thing! It's super cute!! :)

[Zane]

I needed a tip like this so much! thank you!

[Ashleigh]

ahhh!! i made some for my wedding a few months ago I wish I had this tutorial back then, these are so much easier!

xx Ashleigh
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How cute!

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[A]

I've been looking for a good bow tie tutorial for forever! thank you ladies

[Chelsea]

This is exactly what I wanted to make my boyfriend for Valentines day!

Thanks you!!!

Chelsea

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[Miranda]

Love how you used your printed fabric! Can't wait to give this a try!

[AlanaM]

Bow ties are cool.

[Georgia]

adooorable!

georgia
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[Maggie Moore]

Fabulous! What a great little project :)

Maggie xx

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[Margherita]

Gonna show this to my boyfriend later tonight!

[Forgotten Fancies]

How cute and it is so easy too. Can't wait to surprise my honey with a bow tie for valentines. Thanks!

[Mish]

Bow ties are for true gentlemen. :)

[Jo]

My boyf is obsessed with bow ties and we always make gifts for valentines so this is a perfect gift for me to make him!

Thanks :-) x

[Mrs. Baker]

very cute!

[Laura @ The Joyful Fox]

Ahhhh, so cute - and so simple! I'll be bookmarking this for sure. Thanks for sharing it with us :)

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