How to Make a Schoolgirl Bow Tie

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lay fabric on flat surface and take measurements.

   You want to lay the fabric, face down (the shiny or more decorative side should be laying face down on the surface).
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   Step 2: Draw the bow outline with your pencil.

   Measurements could be custom to accommodate your style, neck size or you could use the standard measurements of 30 centimeter (11.8 in) for the length and 21 centimeter (8.3 in) for the width. , You should have a rectangular piece of fabric once its been cut. , This should create an even smaller rectangle.
   
   Pin in place. , Although you can select a similar color thread it won’t see it once you are finished.
   
   Cut off excess. , Overlap the edges of the fabric and pinch the middle of the fabric folds.
   
   Do this gradually until the fabric starts to look like a bow. , Twist the thread around the middle of the bow to hold it tightly and knot.
   
   Remove pins. , Measurements to fit this project are 17 centimeter (6.7 in) x 7 centimeter (2.8 in) x 15 centimeter (5.9 in) x 5 centimeter (2.0 in). ,, Cut out 1 centimeter (0.4 in) to 2 centimeter (0.8 in) away from pencil line. ,, Double check pencil lines to ensure they match the measurement. , Cut off excess fabric once sewn. , If you have trouble turning the fabric inside out, use your pencil to move fabric. , Join the top, pinched ends of the fabric together with thread. , Fluff and pull tails downward so the middle of the bow is exposed. , Loop the fabric around the middle section as many times as possible.
   
   Pin in place and then stitch in the back.
   
   Cut off excess fabric. ,
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   Step 3: Cut approximately 1 to 2 centimeter (0.4 to 0.8 in) away from the measured edge or lines you drew.

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   Step 4: Fold fabric over and align the edges so they meet/match.

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   Step 5: Sew rectangle along the drawn line.

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   Step 6: Turn fabric inside out and fold both ends toward the center.

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   Step 7: Add two opposite pins in the middle of the bow to hold in place and then thread the center.

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   Step 8: Lay bow on remaining fabric and sketch the bow’s tail using your pencil.

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   Step 9: Cut out tail shape

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    Step 10: cutting approximately 1 centimeter (0.4 in) to 2 centimeter (0.8 in) away from pencil line.

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    Step 11: Turn cut out shape

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    Step 12: turn over and use as a guide to trace another tail

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    Step 13: but going in the opposite direction.

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    Step 14: Repeat this process so you end up with two pieces of the tail going in one direction and two pieces of the tail going in the other direction.

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    Step 15: Match up fabric pairs with the backside (the un decorative/not shiny) facing outward on each pair.

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    Step 16: Pin and sew edges on each tailpiece

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    Step 17: taking care to ensure there is no puckering.

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    Step 18: Turn pieces inside out.

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    Step 19: Pinch and sew tail fabric ends

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    Step 20: sewing each tailpiece separately.

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    Step 21: Attach bow to the tails using thread.

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    Step 22: Create the middle section of the bow by measuring the middle and cutting a smaller strip of fabric.

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    Step 23: Finished

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