Fall Ring Bearer Bowtie

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Wool Fabric Cuts:
• 6 1/2" x 10" (Bow)
• 4 1/2" x 4" (Tie)
• 3" x 15" (Neck Band)
• Fusible lightweight interfacing
• Sew-on soft Velcro
• Hand Sewing Needles
• Thread
• Sewing Machine

DIRECTIONS:

1. Press and fold the edges of the neck band 1/4", same method for bias tape.
2. Fold again and press, top stitch along the edge.
3. Finish off the edges of the neck band, serge or press and stitch.
4. On the wrong side of the bow, apply the fusible interfacing to the top half of the bow.
5. Fold the bow right sides together, stitch the top edge 1/4" leaving the side seams open.
6. Turn the bow to the right side, fold right sides together to stitch the side seams.
7. For the tie, press and fold the edges of the neck band 1/4", same method for bias tape.
8. Fold again and press, top stitch along the edge.
9. Fold the bow in a "sandwich" effect, wrap the tie around the center of the bow to secure it and hand baste, creating a loop.
10. Take the neckband and loop it through the tie. Hand stitch the placement to tack the neckband to the bow tie.
11. Once the bow tie is completed, stitch 3" of Velcro on the neckband for the closure.

JOANN HACKS:

• Top stitch the bow with decorative thread for a professional finish.
• Apply a small amount of fusible interfacing to help secure the neckband to the bowtie, then hand stitch the placement.