In this post, I will teach you how to sew the perfect Bow Tie Pattern for Toddlers, Kids, and Adults.
With just a few steps, you will be able to create as many bow ties as you want.
Download the free sewing pattern or the full 8 styles pattern bundle, select the size, print, and follow this sewing tutorial.
That’s it. You will have the best bow tie with your favorite fabrics in no time!
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I am so excited to share this whimsical freebie with you.
Bow ties are the perfect accessory for a classy and smart look.
In fact, I have always wanted to wear them as an everyday accessory. Too bad that I don’t own but 1 dress shirt…
But I will definitely be getting more, just to get a chance to wear this excellent accessory as an accent piece in my wardrobe.
Whether you’re looking to make a matching set for yourself and your significant other or just want to add a little something extra to your holiday outfit, this is the perfect project.
This easy project is perfect for a last-minute event, a holiday party, or a formal event.
With just a few pieces of fabric from your favorite print and your sewing machine, this sewing project will be completed in no time.
About the Eli Bow Tie Pattern.
I am offering you the free and paid versions of Eli’s Bow Tie Patterns in this post.
The free version is your classic butterfly in slim and large variations. And the freebie includes patterns for both Adult and kid sizes.
But I am also giving you the extended version of this sewing pattern, which includes every classic bow tie style.
Here is how the paid (whaaat only $2.99 for all of these) version of this pattern will get you.
What are the classic styles of a Bow Tie?
Adults versions:
- Butterfly Bow Tie Pattern
- Large Butterfly Bow Tie Pattern
- Diamond Bow Tie Pattern
- Large Diamond Bow Tie Pattern
- Bat Wing Bow Tie Pattern
- Large Bat Wing Bow Tie Pattern
- Bat Wing with Points Bow Tie Pattern
- Large Bat Wing with Points
Kids and Toddlers versions:
- Butterfly Bow Tie Pattern
- Large Butterfly Bow Tie Pattern
- Diamond Bow Tie Pattern
- Large Diamond Bow Tie Pattern
- Bat Wing Bow Tie Pattern
- Large Bat Wing Bow Tie Pattern
- Bat Wing with Points
- Large Bat Wing with Points
Printing PDF Formats:
- Letter
- A4
- A0
- Projector
This bundle gets pretty cool because we included all the printing versions as well as all the variations of the pattern you can imagine. As the free version only provides printing options letter and A4, you will get a great deal.
Bow Tie Pattern Tips and Tricks.
To get the perfect bow tie, I will give you a couple of important notes you should follow.
First of all, make sure you take the neck size measurement correctly. To measure the neck, pass the measuring tape around it and tilt’ it a bit toward the lower center of your body. Insert one finger between the tape and the neck to make sure you won’t get a super tight measure out of this.
Another crucial thing is to cut the pattern in the right direction. To do this, you must know everything about the fabric grainline. In this case, we will need to cut fabric on the bias. This will ensure that our bow tie will have enough stretch to adapt to the base of the neck comfortably.
Finally, remember to use interfacing on each layer of your bow tie. I have seen some tutorials where they put the interfacing only on the bow part of the tie, which I honestly think is not that crazy. I prefer to add it to all the pattern pieces, though. The ideal interfacing weight for this project is a lightweight one.
How much fabric do you need to make a bow tie?
You will need at least 3/4 of a yard of fabric to make an adult bow tie. You need about half a yard of fabric for a Kid’s bow tie.
The piece is small. But it will consume more fabric as this project needs to be cut on the bias.
How to sew a Bow Tie Pattern. Step-by-step Tutorial.
1. Grab your materials
To start, you will need to gather the following materials:
- Eli’s Bow Tie Sewing Pattern (Or find the version at the end of this post)
- 1/2 Yard of Cotton Fabric
- Lightweight Fusible Interfacing
- Matching Thread
- A Loop Turner
- Sewing Scissors
- Your best Rotary Cutter.
- Cutting Mat
- Iron
Once you have all your materials, you can proceed with the following instructions.
2. Cut the Bow Tie Pattern Pieces.
For each bow tie, you will need 4 layers of fabric and 4 layers of fusible interfacing.
Use your iron in a low heat setting and press the fusible interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric on each one of the four layers.
3. Join the short ends.
Grab a bow tie piece layer and place it over a second one with the right sides of the fabrics facing together.
Sew the shorter ends at 1/4”.
Then, press the seam allowance open.
4. Sew around.
Once you have two tie pieces together. Place the two layers with the right sides of the fabrics facing together.
Sew around the bow tie at 1/4” and leave a space open on the narrow section so you can turn the piece inside out.
Cut the corners, if any, and make clippings on all the curves of the pieces.
Use a loop turner to turn the whole piece inside out.
Press flat. I like to use a pin or a pointer to pull the corners out when I turn my pieces. This way, the corners get super sharp when I press the projects.
5. Close the open space.
Use an invisible stitch to close the open space from where you turned the piece to the right side.
Press again.
6. Try on your tie.
Now is the time for the fun part. Tie your tie around your neck, and check out how good it looks!
If you don’t know how to do this, don’t worry. Here is a tie tutorial that shows you how easy it is to make the bow of your cute bow ties.
You will take no time to learn how to do this, as it is as easy as tying your shoelaces.
That’s it!! Now you have a perfect tie to wear at any event or simply as the most brilliant accessory for your style.
Which one of these eight styles do you like the best? Let me know in the comment section below.
Free Download.
To download the free version of this pattern, join My Golden Thimble Sewing Club on Facebook and go to the files of the group.
There you will find the free version of Eli Bow Tie Pattern.
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