Master the Art of Tying One On: Instructions for how to tie a Bow Tie and how to tie a Windsor knot
Learn how to tie your bow tie or necktie correctly by watching these streaming video excerpts from our DVD: Tie One On: How to Tie a Bow Tie DVD. The instructional DVD is available on its own or as part of our specially priced Starter Kit Gift Sets (which also include two bow ties). Preview the DVD by viewing the streaming video excerpts of the How-To DVD's step-by-step demonstrations of how to tie a bow tie and a Windsor knot. Or, use the illustration below to learn the art of bow tying.
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How to Tie a Bow Tie - Illustrated Instructions
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Note: One end of the bow tie is shaded for identification purposes. |
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At rest, the shaded end of the bow tie should be approx. 1" longer than the unshaded
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Cross shaded end over unshaded. |
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Push shaded end under unshaded with thumb. |
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Pull shaded end over unshaded. |
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Letting shaded end rest, form a bow with unshaded end, using thumbs and forefingers of both
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Pull shaded end up behind unshaded end, and make another loop. |
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Still holding the unshaded bow firmly, push the shaded end behind it through the knot. |
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Pull the looped end with forefingers of both hands to lengthen the bow
and tighten the knot. |
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Here it is!
When tied successfully, there will be a looped end in front of a straight end on one side, and a straight end in front of a looped end on the other side of the bow tie. |
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How To Tie Instructions as Acrobat pdf - 148k
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How To Tie a Bow Tie
