Redcrow Neckwear.

As I have been sidetracked with life and everything else but updating this here blog over the last several months, I have failed to post up some neckwear goods that I built ages ago. So as per a request for some images, I figured why not share.

Gives a Smile

Shirt Weight Bow Tie with Button Neck Adjustment. Hand Distressed Bandanna Bow Tie with Button Neck Adjustment.

Nice and Snug & On Its Way.

I have really been feeling bowties as of late, but, I do not have a good selection. So the other day I decided I wanted to give it a go and build me a few.
Here is a little play by play of the building of my 1st bowtie sample:

First off I needed a pattern so got out one I got for a $1 in San Francisco on a shopping trip a few years back.

Once it is all traced out and shaped how I like it on pattern paper I cut it out and stapled it to some card stock type paper that pattern makers use, called oak tag.
Then added seam allowance of 1/4" and cut it out. Ready to lay down on my sample fabric and cut'n sew.

All stitched up. Now trim some of the excess seam allowance off and turn it right side out. Give a good pressing and....

Give a nice once over in the mirror as I tie the bow.

There you have it. Check back soon as I will share the actual goods when completed. The great thing about building your own bowties is that you use the scrap fabric that is left over when making actual neckties so there is no more waste.

Cheers.

Bow Tie Tying.

I have wanted to start rocking the ol' bow tie but it always seams like it is a mistery to do.... well with the introduction of you tube you can find how to videos of just about anything but most are just crap well this is a good how to, very well made if you ask me. So go out and get yourself a nice bow tie and follow this here vid and make it happen!

Hold Tight.

Just wanted to share a bit more of the Tie Project that I did for Christmas.
Here is a picture of the tie clips that I made with 14 gage wire that I bent and shaped into an old fashioned style safety pin. I then made a distressed RCo. logo plate that hangs from the bottom of the clip. I will share more pictures and more of the tie project later.