How to Make a Ribbon Bow Tie

If you find yourself in need of a bow tie for an event or costume and you do not have one, do not despair. With a small amount of ribbon and a few sewing notions you can have a smart-looking bow tie in about 10 minutes.
Choose a brightly colored ribbon and make a splash.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1-inch-wide satin ribbon Stapler Scissors Tape Measure Needle and matching thread Hot glue gun/glue Self-adhesive Velcro

Make a Ribbon Bow Tie

1. Cut a 10-inch length of ribbon.

2. Cut an 8-inch length of ribbon.

3. Fold each length of ribbon in half length-wise to make a loop.

4. Place the larger loop on the bottom and the smaller loop on top of the larger loop.

5. Staple the loops together in the center.

6. Cut another length of ribbon that is just slightly longer than the looped pieces. Notch each end of this ribbon by cutting diagonally in from each corner to meet at a point in the center. This will result in a triangle shape being cut out of each end. Place this ribbon underneath the looped ribbon. Center it and staple it to the ribbon loops.

7. Cut a 3-inch length of ribbon. Wrap this piece around the center of the bow and glue the ends on the underside of the bow. Trim any excess ribbon.

8. Make the neckband by measuring the circumference of your neck. Add two inches to this measurement and cut a length of ribbon to this measurement. Hand-stitch the bow to the center of this neckband length of ribbon. Add a small square of self-adhesive Velcro to each end of the neckband for attaching the neckband of the bow tie at the back of the neck.