Today our contributor,
Amanda, is sharing the most incredible scout inspired bow tie! You can make one too and it's so cute worn with your favorite vintage brooch!
Supplies Needed: Black velvet fabric, tie pattern, measuring tape, scissors, pins, sewing machine and thread. (Wouldn't be difficult to hand stitch if you don't have a machine.) You'll also need a pretty brooch!
( Download Pattern-scout-tie )
1. Begin by measuring how long you want your tie to be. Add one inch to the length to allot for a seam.
2. Fold the fabric in half and pin the pattern along the folded edge. The pattern should print out to ten inches on basic 8.5x11 paper, so add on however many inches you need (on the smaller end) to equal half the length you measured for your tie. (Ex. I measured 24 inches, so I cut this piece at 12 inches.) Repeat for the second piece. You should have two "Y" shaped pieces now.
3. Fold the pieces back in half (velvet side in), pin, and stitch along all edges except the smallest end piece. After you've stitched each piece, flip them right side out. Stitch the two end pieces together.
4. Use your favorite vintage brooch to pin together your new scout tie!
Absolutely adorable! I love this project! Thanks so much, Amanda. Have the loveliest day! XO. elsie
i was thinking of making one a couple weeks ago... then i realized it reminded me of my uniform i use to wear in highschool. But now I am thinking of should make one again!
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Posted by: allison young | February 15, 2012 at 02:13 PM
That really is the sweetest, and would go perfectly with my new found love of button-down shirts. Maybe a project to add to my list of must-dos- thanks Amanda and Elsie!
Posted by: Amanda | February 15, 2012 at 02:46 PM
This is so cute http://www.fashionthrill.com/
Posted by: Plami | February 15, 2012 at 03:13 PM
What a fantastic idea! Love the shirt you paired it with as well. So cute.
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Posted by: Jillian | February 15, 2012 at 03:23 PM
cute, love the idea
Posted by: Zane | February 15, 2012 at 03:43 PM
Super cute!
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Posted by: Estherina's World | February 15, 2012 at 04:03 PM
I have a collection of pretty broochs that were my Grannys. Now I have a funky new way to wear them. Thanks Guys!
happiness...
dannelle@nestenterprises
Posted by: dannelle@nestenterprises | February 15, 2012 at 06:18 PM
This is sooooo and absolutely lovely! It's such a quirky detail that will top off any ensemble. Thanks for posting!
Posted by: Maddie | February 15, 2012 at 06:35 PM
Lovely.
Posted by: Mariana | February 15, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Sweet!
Georgia
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Posted by: Georgia | February 15, 2012 at 06:55 PM
Cute, seems like a very versatile accessorie too.
Posted by: Material Fixations | February 15, 2012 at 07:01 PM
I love Amanda's blog! This looks super cute with that checkered shirt
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Posted by: Vivi K | February 15, 2012 at 07:21 PM
cute!
Posted by: Mrs. Baker | February 15, 2012 at 08:19 PM
That was so sweet! I love your D.I.Ys!
I swear your blog is a treasure trove! it would be so great if you made a book of all your posts...
Posted by: Steph | February 15, 2012 at 09:14 PM
This looks a lot like my old school uniform! except the colour! :)
Posted by: Emma | February 15, 2012 at 09:21 PM
Cute!
Best,
Amanda
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Posted by: Amanda | February 15, 2012 at 09:35 PM
I'd love to try this one!! I love bows and i got so many brooches to pin for! Thanks for the share:)
Posted by: Dear Girl Wallflower | February 15, 2012 at 11:27 PM
so sweet and easy :) might definitely try this sometime soon.
Posted by: Lea | February 16, 2012 at 12:16 AM
Love this tie! I have just the perfect kind if brooch for it. Now, where to get a red gingham shirt...? ;-)
Best wishes from Berlin, Jenni
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Posted by: Jenni | February 16, 2012 at 02:08 AM
SO flippin' cute!
Posted by: Shinypigeon | February 16, 2012 at 03:40 AM