- Main fabric: 23x20cm (9x8in)
- Self cover button: 2cm (¾in) diameter
- Bamboo skewer
- Matching sewing thread
- Basic sewing kit
- Strong clear adhesive
FABRICS USED
Bow ties: Quarter Dot Pearlised, Glitz.
Ref: MC3744-GLIT-D; Quarter Dot
Pearlised, Blush. Ref: MC3744-BLUS-D;
Quarter Dot Pearlised, Mist. Ref:
MC3744-MIST-D.
NOTES
Use a 1cm (3⁄8in) seam allowance.
Step one: Cut your fabric into two pieces measuring 7x23cm(2¾x9in) each for the bowtie
front and back, and one square 5x5cm (2x2in) to cover the button.
Step two: Place the front and back fabric right sides (RS) together and stitch all the way around leaving a gap in one side for turning.
Step three: Turn the fabric RS out and press, then slip stitch the turning gap closed.
Step four: Measure to find the centre of the length of the fabric, then fold the two short ends into the
centre and overlap them by 5mm (¼in). Slip stitch together. 01
Step five: Pleat the bow tie in the centre then oversew the pleats to hold them together. 02
Step six: Cover your button with the fabric then stitch this on top of the gathers at the front. 03
Step seven: Stick the bamboo skewer to the back of thecentreofthebowtietofinish.Forstability, glue a small strip of cotton fabric around the skewer then stick this to the back of your prop. 04
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