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How to Tie a Bow Tie

 

Master the art of Tying One On: How to Tie a Bow Tie Streaming Video, Instructional DVD, and Illustrated Instructions

The easiest way to learn to tie your bow tie correctly is watching 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 Kits (which also include two bow ties).

Preview the DVD by viewing this streaming video excerpt of the How-To DVD's step-by-step demonstration of how to tie a bow tie. Or, use the illustration below to learn the art of bow tying.

 
 

 


How to Tie a Bow Tie - Illustrated Instructions

Download as pdf - 148k
  Note: One end of the bow tie is shaded for identification purposes.  
  How to Tie a Bow Tie - step 1 How to Tie a Bow Tie - step 2 How to Tie a Bow Tie - step 3  
 
1 At rest, the shaded end of the bow tie should be approx. 1" longer than the unshaded end.

 

2 Cross shaded end over unshaded.

 

3 Push shaded end under unshaded with thumb.

 

 
  How to Tie Bow Ties - step 4 How to Tie Bow Ties - step 5 How to Tie Bow Ties - step 6  
 
4 Pull shaded end over unshaded.

 

5 Letting shaded end rest, form a bow with unshaded end, using thumbs and forefingers of both hands.

 

6 Pull shaded end up behind unshaded end, and make another loop.

 

 
  Bow Tie Tying Instructions - step 7 Bow Tie Tying Instructions - step 8 Bow Tie Tying Instructions - step 9  
 
7 Still holding the unshaded bow firmly, push the shaded end behind it through the knot.
8 Pull the looped end with forefingers of both hands to lengthen the bow and tighten the knot.

 

9 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.
 
 

 

Download How To Tie Instructions as Acrobat pdf - 148k

 


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