Handmade Bow Tie from Neck Tie

Andy found this rather ugly neck tie at the thrift store.  Today I turned into a rather cute bowtie.  This was actually my first time sewing with silk.  It was rather slippery, but I think I figured it out.  I'm excited to do a bit more of this type of work.  What do you think?

I'm sure Andy's glad that I've figured out how to tie these things by myself so that he doesn't have to get all dressed up for my photo-shoots.  He actually wore it to church tonight but we forgot to take a picture.

And I just had to show off these super cute guys.  We snapped this shot on the front porch after church today.  Can you tell that Andy dressed Deacon?  He looked sharp.

 

 


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Debbie
Debbie

September 06, 2009

Do you have a pattern for this? I want to make bow ties out of neckties for teddy bears. I’m using bride and groom bears as centerpieces for a 50th anniversary party. I have bride bears, but I can’t find the groom bears, so I got ‘bare’ bears and want to make vests and bow ties for them. I was going to tie ribbon around their necks, but it looks like…well, a ribbon around the neck rather than bow tie. I have some great neckties I got at a thrift store, but can’t find a pattern anywhere. A pattern for a child’s tie would be PERFECT. Thank you!!

How to Tie a Bow Tie
How to Tie a Bow Tie

October 16, 2009

Tying a bow tie takes a little bit of practice.i have try several time but i unable to wear them after getting touch of tie-knot.org, then i understand how to were a bow tie.

colleen penn
colleen penn

July 01, 2009

Ellie,
You’re so good at all these ties. Here’s one I found that you may also like to try…it’s a silhouette tie.
http://dana-made-it.blogspot.com/2008/08/profile-tie.html

Gus
Gus

June 30, 2009

Unbelievably cool patchwork tie. Ellie, if I advertise you via word of mouth enough and send you enough business, will you think about giving me one of those patchwork ties for my birthday or something cool like that??? I was bragging you to Hank Foster today, and he got that twinkle in his eye like he might buy a butt load of them and give ‘em out for Christmas gifts or something. I’m just speculating, though.
Anyway, great job with the redo of the necktie. It looks great as well!!

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