Free Sewing pattern: Bow tie

February 18, 2012 by Anne Weaver 9 Comments

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

Becky says
February 19, 2012 at 11:12 am
My son loves bow ties but all my patterns are for the big ones from the 70’s! Thanks for sharing this.
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Mary Ann says
April 3, 2012 at 6:13 pm
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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Amy says
July 13, 2012 at 3:34 pm
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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Alana says
November 2, 2012 at 8:40 pm
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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Barb says
February 17, 2013 at 4:59 pm
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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Lenita Walsh says
January 28, 2014 at 1:42 pm
Bow ties are cool!
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Andrea says
April 16, 2014 at 8:35 pm
Link to free pattern PDF seems broken… help?
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Melvina STEMLEY says
April 24, 2014 at 8:16 am
i WOULD LIKE THE FREE BOW TIE PATTERN BUT CAN’T OPEN IT.
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- Anne Weaver says
  April 24, 2014 at 8:38 am
  this is an older post and I think the blog is no longer available. So sorry. –Anne
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