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Sewing Instructions are in English

40s Men's Suave Tie and Bow Tie Set

A great way to use up dress remnants, this pattern features two styles of bowtie and two styles of necktie. The bow tie is cut on the straight of the material and is interlined and faced, with either square or pointed ends. The bias tie is given in two lengths 45" and 47". The 45" length is cut in three sections to allow for the use of less material and the 47" is cut in two sections. The bias tie may be lined or unlined. The interlining pattern is given as well as instructions for cutting a cardboard pressing board to keep the tie in good shape when pressing.

Offered here as: Digital Download (how to print and assemble). This pattern is also available as a Paper Pattern.

Size Guide

Adult, Bow Tie. Bias Ties are given in two lengths: 45" and 47"

Sewing Notions

Machine Thread, heavy twisted thread for all views.

Fabric Amount Guide

MATERIAL REQUIRED - without nap or up or down design.
ONE BOW TIE -15" or 16" neck
24", 28" or 35" material, 1/4 yd.
39" material, 1/8 yd.
INTERLINING - 1/8 yd. or 36" muslin
REGULAR BIAS TIE WITH CENTER SECTION - 45" LONG
Straight Cut material for One Tie
24", 28", 35" or 39" material, 5/8 yd.
Straight Cut material for Two Ties
24", 28" material, 3/4 yd.
35", 39" material, 5/8 yd.
LINING MATERIAL (OPTIONAL)
35", 39" material, 5/8 yd.

REGULAR BIAS TIE - 47" LONG
BIAS CUT MATERIAL FOR ONE TIE
24" material, 3/8 yd.
STRAIGHT CUT MATERIAL FOR ONE TIE
24", 28", 35" or 39" material, 5/8 yd.
STRAIGHT CUT MATERIAL FOR TWO TIES
24", 28" material, 7/8 yd.
35" material, 3/4 yd.
39" material, 5/8 yd.
LINING MATERIAL (OPTIONAL)
For One Tie
35", 39" material, 5/8 yd.
For Two Ties
35" material, 3/4 yd.
39" material, 5/8 yd.
INTERLINING FOR 45" or 47" LENGTH TIE
FOR ONE OR TWO TIES
27" flannelette, 36" muslin or 64" wool canvas, 1/2 yd.

Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide

Yards to Centimeter

Imperial	Metric
⅛ yard	11.4cm
¼ yard	22.9cm
⅓ yard	30.5cm
⅜ yard	34.3cm
½ yard	45.7cm
⅝ yard	57.2cm
⅔ yard	61cm
¾ yard	68.6cm
1 yard	91.4cm
1¼ yard	114.3cm
1½ yard	137.2cm
1¾ yard	160cm
2 yards	182.9cm
2¼ yards	205.7cm
2½ yards	228.6cm
2¾ yards	251.5cm
3 yards	274.3cm
3½ yards	320cm
4 yards	365.8cm

Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter

Imperial	Metric
⅛"	3mm
¼"	6mm
⅓"	8mm
⅜"	10mm
½"	12mm
⅝"	16mm
⅔"	17mm
¾"	19mm
1"	2.5cm
1¼"	3.2cm
1½"	3.8cm
1¾"	4.4cm
2"	5.1cm
2¼"	5.7cm
2½"	6.4cm
2¾"	7.0cm
3"	7.6cm
3¼"	8.25cm
3½"	8.9cm
4"	10.2cm
4½"	11.4cm
5"	12.7cm
5½"	14cm
6"	15.2cm
7"	17.8cm
8"	20.3cm
9"	22.9cm
10"	25.4cm
11"	28cm
12"	30.5cm

Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)

Imperial	Centimeters
35"	88.9cm
36"	91.44cm
38"	96.52cm
39"	99.06cm
42"	106.68cm
48"	121.92cm
54"	137.16cm

Seam Allowances

Imperial	Metric
¼"	6mm
⅜"	10mm
½"	12mm
⅝"	16mm
¾"	19mm

Recommended Fabrics

Silks, Sateen, Viscose, Fine Wool, Cotton. See our Fabric Partners

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Receive

After purchase, you will receive an email with a link to simply download at home, formatted for A0 (print-shop copy), 8.5"x11" and A4 printing. This digital download will print actual size full-scale pattern pieces

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