Burgundy Bow Tie?

[Bugbear]

Believe me, if I were able to match the patterns on the two sides of the bow ties, I would be making my own from the four-in-hand ties.

I don't exactly understand the diamond pointed bow ties... are they tied the same? I know one side of the front bow has either the top or the bottom edge made from the end or tail behind it, depending on how it is tied. Do you fold the corner of the other side down to make it similar or something like that?

I only know about the regular bow ties that are tapered from a streight end.

[Old Hippie]

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.

[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:

[Nick]

Believe me, if I were able to match the patterns on the two sides of the bow ties, I would be making my own from the four-in-hand ties.

I'm going to find a nice tie at a charity shop and give it a shot, I'm thinking the back of the bow would have to be cut parallel with the tie, and the front pieces perpendicular (as shown), otherwise I don't know how you'd get enough, unless the tie was one of those 70s belly-warmers.

I don't exactly understand the diamond pointed bow ties... are they tied the same? I know one side of the front bow has either the top or the bottom edge made from the end or tail behind it, depending on how it is tied. Do you fold the corner of the other side down to make it similar or something like that?

I only know about the regular bow ties that are tapered from a streight end.

They're shaped mostly the same, with a diamond on each end, instead of flat, but they're tied just the same. http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplem...ary/blades.jpg