How To Make Bow Ties

<p>The bow tie has been in fashion for many seasons. It can show the mood, sense of humor and style of its owner. If you want a unique bow tie, make it yourself. In this tutorial we will teach you how to make a DIY bow tie.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/7rNcRVkbYolmVzGf8WDciu9bNZc=/96eee9b274a5431dae79d030da882dbc"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/7rNcRVkbYolmVzGf8WDciu9bNZc=/96eee9b274a5431dae79d030da882dbc" data-image="25705"></a></figure> <p><strong>To sew a bow tie we need:</strong></p> <ul><li>sewing machine;</li><li>iron;</li><li>ruler;</li><li>20 cm (8 inches) of fabric (this is the minimum that you can buy in a store; select a piece of suiting or cotton fabric);</li><li>thread matching your fabric;</li><li>fasteners for bow ties;</li><li>fabric marker or special chalk;</li><li>interfacing or other lining fabric to make your bow tie keep its shape.</li></ul> <p>Tip: you would hardly find fasteners for bow ties in the shop, so it's easier to buy a set for bras, namely a frame and a hook. Ideally, the fastener should measure 2 cm (0.8 inch), so that you could move it along the fabric.</p> <p>To begin with, cut the fabric into pieces of:</p> <ul><li>6×4 (2.3 x1.6 inches);</li><li>50×5 (20x2 inches);</li><li>25×13(10x5 inches).</li></ul> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/zbEOPHf5JfcVHJYKO9S32ejDYeQ=/0ec1e0968d5543ed8b989975a1adfdca"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/zbEOPHf5JfcVHJYKO9S32ejDYeQ=/0ec1e0968d5543ed8b989975a1adfdca" data-image="25697"></a></figure> <p>Then fold them and iron to make it easier to sew.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/FsPTqkplAup-vxs3sEVO6g6E1bM=/45e764f60e28485d8cee7b1534891390"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/FsPTqkplAup-vxs3sEVO6g6E1bM=/45e764f60e28485d8cee7b1534891390" data-image="25698"></a></figure> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/uIh71tWSnicr-rImkYOk2-B9-3g=/6392fed8a53b42c4a38bbdfe81ca418a"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/uIh71tWSnicr-rImkYOk2-B9-3g=/6392fed8a53b42c4a38bbdfe81ca418a" data-image="25699"></a></figure> <p>Sew the 50 cm long piece; it will make the bow tie’s belt.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/7uJGGTTkRkxy3xhTXG0j4J1kK5g=/70e8fed79ebc4b5883e66984a6571f6f"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/7uJGGTTkRkxy3xhTXG0j4J1kK5g=/70e8fed79ebc4b5883e66984a6571f6f" data-image="25700"></a></figure> <p>Now fold and sew the 25 cm long piece. If you decide to use interfacing, put on the fabric the piece of 25x6.5 cm (10x2.5) , the relief side inside, and iron it.</p> <p>Then fold it and put the ends together. Sew them together. Fold this part of the bow tie in a way that the seam is located on the backside and won’t show.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/-eSbfv-qMgb-HBWJyex7c8Dm1vc=/5cbe283e270a426a9f2c11e2cbaec953"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/-eSbfv-qMgb-HBWJyex7c8Dm1vc=/5cbe283e270a426a9f2c11e2cbaec953" data-image="25701"></a></figure> <p>Connect all the pieces that we got. Put the main part on the belt, and attach it to the piece that we have already ironed, but haven’t used yet.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/ErBT6OJYNPfwKBrJlJc-RyR1lwk=/89ff8e246cc24b999003a355a9303d66"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/ErBT6OJYNPfwKBrJlJc-RyR1lwk=/89ff8e246cc24b999003a355a9303d66" data-image="25702"></a></figure> <p>Sew all the pieces together with needle and thread, holding the bow tie and giving it the desired shape. Sew fasteners using hand stitches.</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/5CSAnQAv0R3SC3nYGpVs8IykRTo=/7f39a386ccd54839ac6ac8bee9c7ed0e"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/5CSAnQAv0R3SC3nYGpVs8IykRTo=/7f39a386ccd54839ac6ac8bee9c7ed0e" data-image="25703"></a></figure> <p>Spread your bow tie and it is finished!</p> <figure><a class="images-link" data-lightbox="gallery" href="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/1UY43BG4XRUYSaiFgAgeZbGkuAM=/f54db2e4798642f7b8074cd70bb7bfd4"><img src="https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/unsafe/fit-in/1000x0/https://abbigli.ru/thumbs/1UY43BG4XRUYSaiFgAgeZbGkuAM=/f54db2e4798642f7b8074cd70bb7bfd4" data-image="25704"></a></figure> <p>You can decorate it with accessories.</p>