OT slightly - pattern for bow tie pls

Di, I don't have a pattern, but you could easily make one. Start with a length of scrap fabric (plain muslin/calico would be good) that is a bit wider and longer than you think it needs to be. Place around neck of "model". Cross in front as desired and pin. Leave it a bit loose to compensate for the shirt collar. With a soft pencil or felt tip, mark finished size, including the 'slant' at the ends on the fabric. Remove from neck, even the lines, add seam allowance. Make a quick 'muslin' from scrap fabric to check your pattern. try on. Then make the final one. (Construction might include some interfacing, depending on your fabric and how stiff you want it.) A note about sewing and turning. When I have to sew 2 pieces together and leave an opening to turn it I stitch on the seam line of each piece of fabric (with the interfacing on the "outside" attached). This "stay stitching" helps to remind me to leave this section open, stabilizes the opening so it doesn't stretch out of shape as I pull the fabric through, and gives me a nice line to turn the seam allowance to the inside. Try it, it takes a few seconds to do, but saves a lot of time and hassle in the long run.

If this is all clear as mud, let me know. But I think you can easily do this, probably faster than trying to find one.

Have fun, Pati, in Phx

On Apr 21, 4:38=A0am, "DiMa" wrote:

Thanks Jennellh and Pati for your ideas.

I went and purchased a black silk tie from an opportunity/charity shop, unpicked it, ironed it, cut it in half, sewed up the two halves and made the tie. I will take a photo tomorrow and post a link. It was fiddly but it turned out great.

Thanks once again,