Fabric Bow Pattern
$6.00
This skinny bow tie sewing pattern is inspired by the 1940s style vintage bow ties. The bow tie pattern comes with 2 different variations: a version with the hanging ties for women, and one without the ties for men. The skinny bowtie sewing pattern is super simple to make and perfect for beginners.
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Fabric Bow Pattern Details
Wear this super unique bow as a bow tie, in your hair, or as an accessory on your purse. You can make it with or without the ribbon, giving you several unique looks. Works for women, men and unisex.
The pattern you’ll receive includes 18 pages of simple and easy step-by-step instructions, with pictures for each step, diagrams, sewing tips and suggested shops to find the materials. The pattern has been thoughtfully and carefully created, with all skill levels in mind, and thoroughly tested to make sure it’s easy to understand. Even perfect for your first sewing project!
- Bow tie measures 4 3/8″ wide and 1″ tall; Optional hanging ties hang 7″
- Bow tie has a clip in the back and does not actually tie
- Pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions with lots of pictures
- Pattern skill level: beginner (see below for specific skills used)
- 1/4 yard of 45″ fabric (any woven fabric, including cotton, silk, polyester or wool)
- 3″ bowtie clip (a list of stores that carry them are included in the pattern)
- Notions: thread, scissors, tailors chalk, ruler, pins, needle and point turner
- Tools: home printer & 8.5″ x 11″ or A4 paper, sewing machine
- Stitching a buttonhole
- Slipstitch handstitch
- Basic sewing machine stitching
Sewing machine straight stitch


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