Skill level: Beginner
Time investment: approx. 10 minutes per bow tie
Fabric (17- x 17-in. per bow tie)
Ribbon (6-in. per bow tie)
Fabric scissors
Pins
Sewing machine
Thread
Non-stick Velcro
Candle
Iron, for pressing
Time investment: approx. 10 minutes per bow tie
Fabric (17- x 17-in. per bow tie)
Ribbon (6-in. per bow tie)
Fabric scissors
Pins
Sewing machine
Thread
Non-stick Velcro
Candle
Iron, for pressing
Part 1: The Napkin
- Begin with a 17- x 17-in. fabric square. Don't be afraid to play around with bold colour combinations. Have fun!
- Turn fabric under 1/2 in. around all 4 sides. Press.
- Turn under an additional 1/2 in. on all 4 sides. Press.
- Top-stitch around all 4 edges of the napkin.
- Cut 6-in. length of ribbon.
- Melt edges of ribbon with candle flame. (Keep a glass of water handy, just in case!) This will prevent it from fraying.
- Sew small piece of non-stick Velcro onto opposite ends of ribbon.
- Fold napkin into quarters.
- Scrunch centre to form bow tie shape.
- Wrap fabric ring around centre of napkin.
- Fan out the edges.
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