Many of you may have these boyfriend
dolls for your 11.5" girls.
I thought you might be interested in
how I make their ties and bowties
for their formal wear.
You will need 1/4" ribbon.
String elastic
Fray check.
And of course, scissors.
Fold the ribbon over your elastic.
The back ribbon folds over the front
This same ribbon then goes
back under the elastic.
Then insert into the front loop.
Pull it all tight until it looks
like this.
Next, try the tie on your guy
for length.
Trim the ribbon into a point
just past his waistband.
Lastly, fix ribbon ends with
Fray Check.
Fray Check dries invisible.
For a bowtie, simply tie some ribbon
into a bow on your elastic. Make
sure it is about 1 inch across.
Keep tightening and adjusting
the bow until it is very
tight on your elastic.
Finish the raw ends with Fray Check.
When I am dressing my guys I
lift their collar then tie the elastic
behind his neck like this.
Don't worry these knots are
easy to untie.
Tuck the extra elastic into the jacket.
Fold down the collar and adjust the jacket.
A nice tie really finishes a
gentleman's suit of clothes.
There is a reason my guys needed
some new ties!
They're taking their girls out for
Valentine's Day!!
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