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

[Manny archibald]

I love bow ties and make a point to buy them when ever I see them (I work for goodwill, lucky me). I'm pretty picky though and only wear bowties that I have to tie, kinda feel like its a lost art lol. Think you could show us how to make a bow tie that we have to tie? I would be ever so grateful :)

[Happily Ever After]

So easy and cute!

[Tabetha]

My hubby's sister is getting married & this is the perfect accessory for his suit...& by using a hair clip instead of a tie clip, I can make coordinating hair bows!

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[dannelle@nestenterprises]

how sweet would these be for a little page boy!
happiness...
dannelle@nestenterprises

[Corrie Anne]

Awwwa... I love my husband in a bowtie!!

[Jaclyn]

Thanks for this tutorial! I often use my clip on hair bows as mini bow ties, but now I can't wait to try making my own in different patterns and colors.

[Andrea Lynne Rose]

So cute! Those bow tie clips are so clever!

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[Chelsea]

So adorable! Great post! Thanks I can't wait to make this!!

[Christie]

Too cute!! I will have to make one of these for the boy!

[EvaMae]

It's so funny you posted this...I want to send my long distance boyfriend a bow tie with a note that read "for our next date" for valentines day!

[sécia]

Awe, the hearts are a nice touch.

♥ sécia
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[Allison D]

I love the heart bow tie! So cute! Great post & thanks for sharing!
xx
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[Karen]

You read my mind! I was looking for a bow tie tutorial this morning. The thought.. I wish Elise had a bow tie post crossed my mind.
So thanks! Perfect gift idea for Valentines day.

[Stephanie May*]

SO cutie! I will try this:)

Love,
Stephanie May*

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[Vanessa]

Such a great DIY! I love it! And it doesn't look hard - at all!

[Marina]

Look so sweet <3 I like the tie of hearts!

[Heather]

Cute cute cute! Definitely making a few of these and forcing my silly boyfriend to wear them!!

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[Viktorija]

I started follow you few days ago, and I am so in love with your blog. This is very simple and beautiful craft idea, I made something similar two weeks ago, you may see it in my blog! :)

[how to style your curly hair]

nice and easy way to work on the bow, sometimes is good and practice to learn how to do stuffs by yourself and save you money of course!!!

[Deanna]

Super cute! I just learned how to make bows from your earlier post and I think it will be cool to make my Little Man a bowtie for Valentines day.

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