A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated FNO by DIYing bow ties and neckties from scraps of denim at Madewell – because honestly, who isn’t borrowing a bit of inspiration from the boys this season? Today we’ll be showing you, who may have missed the event, how to DIY a bow tie with luxurious, Dolce & Gabbana-inspired velvet. Before you know it, you’ll be well suited and ready to channel your inner Marlene Dietrich!
You’ll need:
- a 6″ x 3.5″ piece of velvet
- a 0.75″ x 2.5″ piece of velvet
- a 1″ pin back
- a glue gun
- a ruler
- a pen
Start by drawing a vertical line and a horizontal line, dividing the rectangle into 4 equal quarters. Pinch the intersecting lines and pick up the velvet.
Flip the piece over, while still pinching the backside, and place a drop of hot glue in the center. Fold the velvet in half lengthwise, pressing the two sides closed. Place a drop a of glue on backside, along the vertical line and close to the folded edge. Fold the fabric back and press the two sides closed. This is the accordion-like fold that will be repeated.
Place another drop of glue on the front side and fold the fabric closed. Continue the steps until both sides.
Turn the bow on its backside and glue the tip of the velvet strip to the center. Wrap the strip around the bow and seal it closed.
Glue a pin back to the back of the bow.
Your velvet bow tie is finished!
Boy, oh boy . . .
(top image by TommyTon, rest of images by HonestlyWTF)
ahhhh! Definitely making one!
XoXo
Plami
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Oh boy! I’ve been in awe of those velvet bows. Can’t wait to try this DIY. Thanks a bunch.
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i absolutely resent women who can pull of super masculine accessories. maybe since it’s a bow, it won’t make my athletic-broad shoulder-inverted triangle body look so boy-ish?
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So fun! Now I want to make one in every color.
aww this is an adorable DIY. not one i would rock but a fun one to make.
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Found your blog on Stumbleupon- newly obsessed!! Thanks for all the fab DIY ideas
adorable!!
xo
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oh, what fond memories!
never imagine it could be so easy. thanks for the tutorial
Yay! I love this. Can’t wait to make my own.
xoxo
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omg ive been wanting to make a bow tie for ages now..! thanks for the DIY tips..! im so making one this week ^_- x
I was so sad to miss the FNO event, SOho was so crazy that night. But glad you posted this one here – so adorable! I am a huge menswear-for-women fan. When will you be DIYing suspenders?
xo, R
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So cool!
I love this!
lovely lovely diy!!!! will definitely try it! the bow is such a great break from convention
sounds super easy! thanks!
So cute – thanks for the tips!!
Lauren
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We’re impressed! These bow ties look great.
Wicked!! I love bow ties..and Im never happy with whats in the stores!
Proud Followers,
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I think this post was written for me…and it’s so easy!
XO Sahra
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How nice!! Thanks for sharing
XO Charlotte
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Love it!
AMAZING!!! Making one this weekend!!
woow love it!
Doing this DIY stat! LOVE IT TO PIECES. And so easy peasy.
xx Love & Aloha
pretty adorable- thanks for sharing!
-grace
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It’s very cute!
xx Grace
Dream-Boating
Looks amazing! Are the raw edges of the velvet not finished in any way, just left to fray? Maybe I missed a step.
Heidi
This tutorial is just fantastic! I have a near obsession with bowties and I’ll definitely be making a few.
Love this DIY because… bowties are cool.
tres cute!!!!! and so easy!! xoxo
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I absolutely love this post and this site, it’s really cool and inspiring!
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this is such a cool idea, thanks for sharing!
I’m definitely trying this one! So cute.
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i have been on a bow tie high of late,this is a must make!
i have been on a bow tie high,this is a must make for me
ooh very cute, i like it
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LOVE this!
This is SUPER CUTE; I love that it’s velvet.
This is soo pretty. I love the sophistication that the velvet fabric adds.
So in love with this idea!!! Definitely trying it out!
xoxo
Dana
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LOve this !!!
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Xx Jess James
So simple but so elegant! I bet those would make AWESOME hair bows too!
Kinda American Apparel-esque.
Love it!
x
Sara
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Hi! I looooove the site! It´s so creative and inspiring!!!
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Xoxo. Charm D.
I want one now!
This is so cute!
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It’s so easy and fun to do!! I love to make them. I have done it here http://twoslaps.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-bow-tie.html
I’s a great inspiration!
I love how simple and easy these DIYs are. I’m in love.
Instant dose of cool. ^^
instant dose of cool. ^_^
Funny I love bow ties and wear them probably way to often but my technique is way different than this. Check out how to make a more fashionable bow tie here:
http://www.DeeoniC.com/diy-how-to-make-a-bow-tie/
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Pfff… Love it this page is awesomee:X
I love the jacket! Where can I find?
I LOVE this diy! Sadly, I was out of glue for my glue gun, so i just used a needle and thread. Took some elbow grease, but it worked! This is a great project for old jeans that you couldn’t bear to part with. Just cut em up and follow the directions! Thank you, honestlywtf.com!
Hi! I loved your bow tie so had to have a go myself, I have included a link below to my attempt! I love your projects and although keep a folder of loads of projects I want to try keep coming back to yours! Keep up the good work!
http://littlebundyscloset.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/diy-bow-tie-tried-and-tested.html
i make puffy bows. i use 2 layer of fabric. this way, the bow have good shape. not hanging
lovely idea♥ i’m going to buy velvet haha