Our next finalist in the Ultimate Southern Challenge is Sarah from Events Uncorked. She worked with her Mom (love that!) to create the perfect burlap bow tie!
From Sarah:
“I wanted to create something out of burlap with the ultimate Southern flair. And, what’s more Southern than a man in a bow tie? I created these bow ties with the help of my mom using burlap with a linen backing. They are rustic and charming, but most importantly, they’re Southern!”
Materials: 1 yd. burlap, 1 yd. natural linen, 1 yd. fusible interfacing, Stitchwitchery, natural-colored thread, a sewing machine, an iron, pins, a pencil, tape, scissors, a ruler, and a bow tie template (courtesy of Martha Stewart)
Directions:
1. Print bow tie template. Blow up 200%. Cut out and tape together.
2. Begin by ironing the fusible interfacing to the back of your burlap. Iron linen lightly to remove any wrinkles.
3. Place linen on top of burlap and pin at the top. Be sure that once the two are pinned together, the interfacing is on the outside, so once sewn together and flipped, it will be on the inside.
4. Trace bow tie template on to linen with your pencil. Pin on the inside of the bow tie as to keep together while cutting and sewing.
5. Repeat step 4 until you run out of fabric. It should make approximately 8 bow ties.
6. Cut out the bow tie and measure a 1/4 inch in on both sides for your stitch line.
7. Sew the bow tie around both ends and along one straight side. Be sure to leave one side completely open!
8. Flip the bow tie inside out so the stitch line is now on the inside.
9. Iron down 1/4 inch fold on the open side to create a creased edge. Place Stitchwitchery along open edge and iron together.
10. Iron entire bow tie to ensure flat edges and unwrinkled linen.
Thank you so much, ladies! Readers, if you love this idea, be sure to let us know in the comments! And remember, you’re welcome to give a vote of support to more than one concept.
Fantastic idea, Sarah!
So creative! Wonder who’s wedding will be first to wear them?!
She planned my wedding…great ideas!
Very creative and so handsome! Perfect material for that outdoor guy without going Camo! Love it, Sarah!
I love my iittle sister and think this is so creative! Good job Sarbear! :)
Great creative idea for this fabric…any guy would wear this!
What a great idea! I love, love, love it! I wish I could’ve had these for my wedding!
Love this!!
They’re adorable!! I bet you could even personalize them with some dyed linen to really give them some flair and color where it peeks around.
Love this idea! What a fabulous idea for something casual but formal. Its a normal bow tie with flair. How much fun would this be for a groom and his groomsmen to wear to an outdoor wedding? Perhaps a wedding in a barn complete with white twinkling lights and a georgous bride who is sporting her cowboy books underneath a stunning gown.
Love the idea – Very unique – Any guy would luv to wear this style bow tie – Vs the same old stuff
Such a cute idea for an outdoor wedding!
Southern gentlemen in burlap bow ties-love it!!
I like this
Soo cute! Love this! Will mention this to my friend who is getting married this summer!
They look great, perfect for a spring/summer wedding!
lovee it!
Very creative!!! Love the idea. It is not only neutral so it would go with everything, but it could go formal or casual depending on the attire.
Love it :-)
Wow….the look, the texture, the clean lines….very original…makes a statement without going overboard…love it!
Love the idea!
What a unique idea,,very nice, love it!
Super cool and different. So clever!
This tie’s got swagger. I love it!
Perfect for the southern wedding
How creative!! I love it!!
Perfect compliment for a simple and elegant summer wedding!
Love these, my son does also and we might use it for Prom!!!
Groomsman would love these – Great idea!!
Love it. The prom idea is fantastic too!
I can see this idea carries thruout the decor with burlap table over lays and bows pn the backs of the chairs.
Love these for a backyard summer wedding! Can definitely see the idea being incorporated in the decor for the wedding as well! Great idea, Sarah.
Love these for a backyard summer wedding! Can definitely see the idea being incorporated in the decor for the wedding as well! Great idea, Sarah.
Unique attention to detail and fun!
Thinking out of the box – nice.
Great idea. Love it!
What a great idea for this much under appreciated fabric!!
Super cute!