Tie A Bow

It's the weekend and chances are, you have an event you need to dress up for - a wedding, a luncheon, a dinner, whatever the event. As a guy, you need not get stuck, wondering how to tie your bow tie. Ladies, surprise your man, make a beautiful bow on his neck! Follow the directions below for a perfect tie. 



Note: One end of the bow tie is shaded for identification purposes.

 
 How to Tie a Bow Tie - step 1How to Tie a Bow Tie - step 2How 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 4How to Tie Bow Ties - step 5How 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 7Bow Tie Tying Instructions - step 8Bow 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.

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