So adorable!!! I have a little man who would need me to try this;) I would love for you to link this up at my new party if you have a sec:) http://eisymorgan.blogspot.com
oooh I love this! We're featuring fabric crafts over at the M&T Spotlight this week and I'd love for you to submit this - http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Seriously love Cole's "before" and "after" shot. I was trying to figure out what he was thinking that first picture. Love that kid, he is just growing up way to fast.
Sorry one more question...I am trying to make this using your directions and I'm unsure about two more things. 1) What is piece B for? You don't mention it in the directions but it's on the pattern. 2) How long should the whole thing be before it's tied up into a bow? I'm hoping that when I printed out your pattern it was to scale...it might be helpful on future patterns to have at least one edge with a measurement on it...? Thanks so much for your inspiring blog--I enjoy seeing and trying to re-create everything you post.
Part B is just an extension of the tie itself. It will make the straight part of the bow tie longer.
I do wash the fabric before hand. That way if you need to wash it (air dry recommended) the it won't get too small.
As for the length...the only decrease in the original length of the pattern is where you put in the elastic...and that should only be about a half an inch on each side.
Thanks for the advice on the measurements that is definitely a good idea.
Hi Larissa - I finally made the bow tie for my little man, Andrew. I learned a lot for the next time I make this for him ;) The hardest part with turning the bow tie out once the 2 of the 4 pieces were sewn together...I finally got it turned out with a part of tweezers LOL! I posted a picture on my blog and linked your blog to my post...Thanks so much for the inspiration! http://roth-family.blogspot.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-bow-tie.html
This was a great tutorial! I finally made one today and I have a feeling my lil man is going to have a ton of these. Very simple but ADORABLE! THANK YOU! :)
I just made these for my boys in Valentine print to match my daughters sack dress so STINKEN CUTE!!!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!! I love your Blog!!!!
February 7, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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Every proper young man should have his own bow tie. This one is a legit- for real-actual bow tie. The little piece of elastic in the back makes tying it easier. This is a fairly simple project and take just a smidge of time. Then you will have the most dapper Little Man around.
What you will need:
1/4 yard fabric
51/2" piece of 3/4" elastic
coordinating thread
bow tie pattern
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Cut 4 pieces from the pattern.
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Match them in pairs, like sides facing. Pin together.
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Starting at the neck band part, sew with a 1/4" seam allowance all away around the outside all the way back to the opening at the band part. This is where you will turn it out. Before turning out. Clip corners.
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Turn out. Iron flat.
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Fold in neck band ends about 1/2 inch. Iron. Then pin elastic into each end. You will want to pin in about 1/2" on each end of the elastic. Leaving the length about 4 1/2". Sew elastic into place. For more security, sew another line.
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I seem to have missed the final untied photo.
But you are done. Now grab a quick how-to on tying a bow tie.
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With your new skill, put it on the nearest most dapperest Little Man you know.
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Then about die with how cute he is...
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Seriously I HEART it.
Since I like a good coordinated set of outfits. I also had to make Littlest Little Man one of my ties.
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Of course they wore it the Sunday before Valentine's Day.
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Could you just die at the sight of the back of this tie? LOVE it.
posted by Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise at 10:31 PM on Feb 15, 2011
"Dapper Little Man Bow Tie Tutorial"
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So adorable!!! I have a little man who would need me to try this;) I would love for you to link this up at my new party if you have a sec:)
http://eisymorgan.blogspot.com
February 15, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Your kids are just far too cute! Great ties!
February 16, 2011 at 7:01 AM
oooh I love this! We're featuring fabric crafts over at the M&T Spotlight this week and I'd love for you to submit this - http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
February 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM
So cute! I am going to make one for my little boy.
February 16, 2011 at 8:04 AM
I need to make some of these! Super cute! And of course so are your boys!
February 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Those kids are just too cute for words!
February 16, 2011 at 11:56 AM
waaw they are sow cute i love them
February 16, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Seriously love Cole's "before" and "after" shot. I was trying to figure out what he was thinking that first picture. Love that kid, he is just growing up way to fast.
February 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM
so cute photos :)
February 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Wow - so cute! I love that it's a REAL bow tie, that you have to tie and everything!
February 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM
I love it!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-dapper-little-man-bowtie/2011/02/20/
--Anne
February 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM
seriously love this
February 21, 2011 at 1:20 AM
Did you wash the fabric before cutting/sewing it?
February 24, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Sorry one more question...I am trying to make this using your directions and I'm unsure about two more things. 1) What is piece B for? You don't mention it in the directions but it's on the pattern. 2) How long should the whole thing be before it's tied up into a bow? I'm hoping that when I printed out your pattern it was to scale...it might be helpful on future patterns to have at least one edge with a measurement on it...? Thanks so much for your inspiring blog--I enjoy seeing and trying to re-create everything you post.
February 24, 2011 at 6:20 PM
Laura,
Part B is just an extension of the tie itself. It will make the straight part of the bow tie longer.
I do wash the fabric before hand. That way if you need to wash it (air dry recommended) the it won't get too small.
As for the length...the only decrease in the original length of the pattern is where you put in the elastic...and that should only be about a half an inch on each side.
Thanks for the advice on the measurements that is definitely a good idea.
Larissa
February 26, 2011 at 7:50 AM
How cute is that??? I can't wait to try it!!
March 2, 2011 at 6:57 AM
Hi Larissa - I finally made the bow tie for my little man, Andrew. I learned a lot for the next time I make this for him ;) The hardest part with turning the bow tie out once the 2 of the 4 pieces were sewn together...I finally got it turned out with a part of tweezers LOL! I posted a picture on my blog and linked your blog to my post...Thanks so much for the inspiration!
http://roth-family.blogspot.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-bow-tie.html
March 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM
This was a great tutorial! I finally made one today and I have a feeling my lil man is going to have a ton of these. Very simple but ADORABLE! THANK YOU! :)
March 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM
I just made these for my boys in Valentine print to match my daughters sack dress so STINKEN CUTE!!!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!! I love your Blog!!!!
February 7, 2012 at 11:33 AM