Burgundy Bow Tie?

[Chas]

As a long-time bow tie fancier, I know the answer to having a bow tie that goes with a particular outfit is simply to have more bow ties, and thus a larger selection.
It's kinda like kilts that way, only cheaper.
I have fine-tuned my bow tie pattern to the point that I can get 1/3 of a yard of any interesting fabric from the fabric store and have a new bow tie in a couple of hours, easy.
I'm plowing through a stash of fabric I had forgotten I had, left over from a quilt project.
I'm shameless and will wear bow ties just about any time, because I find that people are more apt to smile at someone wearing a bow tie, even with jeans.

Any chance of a step by step masterclass? And possibly a pattern? I can work a needle and thread and a sewing machine. Just need the push in the right direction to do this myself.

Regards

Chas

[Panache]

Any chance of a step by step masterclass? And possibly a pattern? I can work a needle and thread and a sewing machine. Just need the push in the right direction to do this myself.

Regards

Chas

Chas,

Take a look at this thread our own Kilted Photographer put up regaring making bow ties

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/d...x.html?t=44411

Heck, It's such a helpful thread I added it to Kilt Information Center

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/d....html?p=756174

Thanks Phil!

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[Nick]

Thanks Phil, and thanks Jamie, I missed that the first time around.

I have a couple bows that have the middle section made out of thin webbing with a sliding adjuster, as in the tutorial (the blade and about 3"-4" of the bow are the actual tie material, enough to tie the tie and have a bit under the collar). It's less bulky under the collar, and could help conserve material in a necktie conversion. I do prefer the sliding adjusters to the t-bar type, whether on a ribbon or fabric centre, they can be sized more accurately.

Here's a tip I found on turning bowties right side out to get sharp points. I haven't tried it yet, but I will soon.

http://www.burdastyle.com/howtos/show/1570

[Chas]

Thanks phil, and thanks jamie, i missed that the first time around.

Ditto - This is a great thread.

Regards

Chas

[Nick]

Here's one of the bowties I was talking about to illustrate: