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Free Sewing pattern: Bow tie

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Angela Osborn, an experienced seamstress and fashion designer, shares a free and easy-to-follow pattern for making your own bow tie. This pattern is ideal for those who are just starting to learn sewing, as it requires minimal skill and experience. The end result is a stunning bow tie that you can be proud of, and it makes a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the man in your life.

Unlike the clip-on bow ties, this bow tie is the classic tie-it-yourself version that is not only stylish but also practical. The pattern is suitable for any fabric print, making it the ideal solution for anyone looking to match fabrics for a special occasion such as a wedding or other event.

Angela’s example uses black and white gingham, giving the bow tie a timeless and sophisticated look. But feel free to choose any fabric you like to create a bow tie that is uniquely yours.

Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with tying a bow tie. Angela provides a video link that shows you how to tie the bow tie step by step, making the process even more straightforward. So, if you’re ready to create a one-of-a-kind bow tie, head over to Angela’s website and start sewing today!

Get the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Angela Osborn]

 

 

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Comments

  2. Just made the bow tie. Disappointed. My son has a 15.5 inch neck, but it’s teeny on him. More suitable for a child.

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  3. You are the best for posting this! I have a good friend who simply l-o-v-e-s bowties, and I’m going to surprise him with a home-made one! THANK YOU!!! 😀

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  4. I printed it out but noticed it was extremely short. I believe you are missing a piece in the middle. I didn’t make it.

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  5. I found your pattern as is was about 4-1/2 inches to short for the average man, so I added to the pattern. However, when you iron interfacing to one side, that side no longer will stretch. Interfacing only comes in 24 in widths, so I cannot cut it on the bias as one piece. Cutting it straight removes any stretchability. Please advise how you handle this problem.

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Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric

 

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store.  So much texture!  And the way the fibers catch the light!  But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think.  That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl.  That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction.  That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared.  And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet. 

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects.  Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter.  Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long. 

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success.  There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid.  She describes the different types of velvet available.  And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric.  Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric.  There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric. 

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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