DIY: Oversized Bow Tie

This week's DIY project is an accessory. I decided to make an oversized bowtie or pussy bow.  Supplies: fabric pins scissors sewing machine ruler chalk

• Using the ruler and chalk, cut 3 pieces of fabric; 10x40 (tie), 3x5 (middle bow), and 8x14 (main bow)
• Interfacing can be applied to the main bow to have a stiffer look. I decided I wanted mine to hang more like a pussy bow. Fold each fabric in half right sides facing each other.
• Sew a seam on the long side of both the middle and main bows.
• Turn inside out and iron flat.
• Fold in half and sew a seam on the short side of the bows. This will create a tube or circle.
• Slide the main bow through the middle bow and adjust.
• Take the fabric tie which should be folded in half and measure 2 inches from the raw edge. Draw a diagonal line from this point and cut at angle. This will make the ends of the tie pointy instead of straight.
• Sew around the tie leaving an 1 inch gap or opening.
• Pull tie inside out and sew the opening closed.
• Iron flat.
• Pull one end of the tie through the back of the middle bow and repeat for the other end.

Are you into wearing bowties or do you think it's something for the boys?
Outfit Details: shirt NY&Co | thrifted jeans Seven for all Mankind | jacket H&M | oxfords Miz Mooz


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