Supplies you will need:
3/8 of a yard of silk cloth3/8 of a yard of light weight interlining (I prefer non fusible)
Thread, Silk Pins
7/8" Slider to adjust the length of the bow tie
7/8" Connecting Loop to connect the two bow tie pieces.
Bow ties are not cut on the bias like a normal neck tie. They are cut on the lengthwise grain of the cloth. Fold your fabric with right sides together, selvages together and even.
Bow ties are not cut on the bias like a normal neck tie. They are cut on the lengthwise grain of the cloth. Fold your fabric with right sides together, selvages together and even.
Find a bow tie to use as a guide in making your pattern and adjust the design as you desire.
Be sure to add 3/8" for seam allowance.
Because the cloth is folded you will end up with 2 long and 2 short pieces.
Because the cloth is folded you will end up with 2 long and 2 short pieces.
Next cut out the interlining. I like the non fusible because it will give the bow tie more body verses the fusible type. In this example I will attach interlining to all 4 pieces.
Pin interlining to wrong side of silk.
Sew interlining apx 2/8inch from edge all the way around each piece as seen below.
Lightly press each piece.
Match and pin together the right sides of two short pieces and do the same to the long pieces
Sew together at 3/8 of an inch, leaving a 2" opening on edge of neck band.
Sew a few diagonal stitches at corners to reinforce.
Clip excess seam allowance
Carefully, clip into curves.
This is the opening in which you will turn the bow tie right side out. It should give you ample room to turn without too much struggle.
The end of a wood spoon works well to help turn the bow right side out.
Use something blunt and smooth to poke out the points of the bow tie and smooth out the curves from the interior of the tie.
After lightly pressing, you will want to turn in the seam allowances of the openings and hand stitch them closed on both pieces.
The bow tie can be fastened in the back different ways.
Buttons, hook and eye, or as seen in this demonstration I used a 7/8" slider to adjust the length of the tie and a 7/8" connecting loop to connect the two pieces together.
