It's no secret that I have a preference for old timey styles. Some may think that I use the projects on this website to my benefit, in order to get The Professor's Assistant to wear things that he normally wouldn't be caught dead in. This may or may not be true. Regardless, he is a good model and happens to look very dashing in a bow tie. I have loved the bow tie for a long time and am happy that it seems to be somewhat resurrecting in fashion world beyond tuxedos. While I probably won't be able to get The Professor's Assistant to wear a bow tie on a regular basis, we do have one in case a bow tie occasion should ever arise.
We do include a pattern to download for this project but you may have to do some adjustment, depending on your neck circumference. Making these changes are incredibly easy though and I talk about it in this tutorial.
The file works fine. I just want to make sure you are not trying to open the .zip file. You have to extract the pdf that is inside the zip file. The pdf should work with any viewer but I personally use foxit
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/
The pattern is not opening for me. I will try it on my husbands computer… he’s got adobe. Mine runs Windows 8 which uses Twinui for adobe files… this is the first time I’ve had any problem with a pdf doc. Please check to make sure the file is still good to go. Thanks!
picking out fun fabric is the best part! 🙂
My sons like bow ties and it will be fun to let them pick out their own colors & fabric styles. I’m excited to give this project a try. Thanks for this pattern and video.
I just used pellon featherweight. I want to add a little body to the fabric but not make it too stiff.
What interfacing do you suggest? I understand that it is iron on but I am looking for the weight or some brand names.
I just used a regular presser foot. The needle depends on the type of fabric. I just used cotton so I was fine with an 80/12 universal woven needle. If you use something like silk, you may want to use a sharp needle.
What presser foot is needed and what needle size as well?
would you backstitch before you turn a corner on the fabric?
I made 3 bow ties this weekend for my husband with the help of your tutorial and pattern! They turned out great. I will try and post pictures.