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.
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Things You'll Need
- 1-inch-wide satin ribbon Stapler Scissors Tape Measure Needle and matching thread Hot glue gun/glue Self-adhesive Velcro
Instructions
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Make a Ribbon Bow Tie
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Cut a 10-inch length of ribbon.
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Cut an 8-inch length of ribbon.
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Fold each length of ribbon in half length-wise to make a loop.
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Place the larger loop on the bottom and the smaller loop on top of the larger loop.
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Staple the loops together in the center.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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