I made my boyfriend a collection of bowties for Christmas using this tutorial right here.
It's pretty easy. I mean, you could even just make a bow, and use what are called pin backs in the back to secure it to clothing.

posted Dec 18, 2011

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Oh, my heavens, no! :-) Lol! If you are making a bow tie for a child, then the tutorial on prudentbaby.com (linked above) may be sufficient... But if you actually want to look decent, there is no substitute for a self-tied tie. A pre-tied bow tie is the same as wearing a clip-on necktie -- they are both dreadfully tacky unless you are 10. (No offense meant at Katie whatsoever, though).

Here is a wonderful pattern that repurposes an old necktie and converts it into a bow tie. Very clever! xmarksthescot.com/forum/f243/diy-bow-tie-50947/

You're going to want a ruler, seam ripper, sewing machine, stiff cardboard for the pattern, steam iron, iron-on interfacing, and a small, metal bra slide (to make the tie adjustable).

Good luck! :-) Make sure you post your results.

posted Dec 20, 2011

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I used this tutorial: prudentbaby.com/2010/04/how-to-make-bow-tie.html to make a bow tie for my winter formal date. You don't need advanced sewing skills for this and self explanatory.

posted Dec 21, 2011

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thank you all, as soon as possible I'll post my result

posted Dec 26, 2011

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Great sites! Thanks a lo

posted Jan 25, 2012

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Bow Ties.

This is a super easy (sew free, if you want to use a hot glue gun) bow tie tutorial I shot, if you're interested :)

posted Jan 27, 2012

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