Fat Quarter Projects: The Bow Tie

This is the second post in a new series (that I'll post about randomly - which means whenever my fat quarter stash gets too big and I am overcome with 'What shall I do with all this cute fabric????') that I'm calling Fat Quarter Projects. In the first one, I showed you how to make several baby items with just ONE fat quarter! Go check it out if you missed it.

You'll be surprised at all the many things you can make with just one fat quarter. It's really amazing and brings out your creativity. I hate to waste fabric and I'm trying to only keep the fabrics on hand that I really love and have a plan for. Although I totally know I will occasionally buy more fabric just because it's cute even though I have no idea what I'm going to use it for. It's just a habit I cannot break.

Anyway, today's post is about another GREAT fat quarter project and it literally takes 15-20 minutes to make. It's the bow tie. I did a complete tutorial on how to make baby and toddler bow ties way back when and it's one of my most clicked posts. All I know is that there must be hundreds of cute little boy babies out there all decked out in their bow ties! You'll want to make one, too. Trust me!

With just ONE fat quarter, you can make FOUR bow ties! These bow ties have the elastic neck perfect for babies and toddlers, but if you want to make bow ties for bigger boys with the real fabric strap you could make two bow ties and the straps to match.

Just open up your fat quarter. Iron it flat. Then, follow the tutorial above to make one of these! Bow ties are awesome because they don't take up a lot of fabric and you can use your fabric scraps to make these simple, but studly accessories for your little guy...or your big guy.

These would also make GREAT hairbows! They are just big enough for your little girls hair and can be hot glued onto an alligator clip or a head band for a perfect hair accessory!

Are you going to try it?

Thanks for stopping by!

{Featured On}

It's always exciting to see my projects show up somewhere in the internet world. I love seeing my posts repinned on Pinterest from my Life is {Sew}Daily board. Hopefully, people actually use the tutorials they pin on Pinterest. I try, but have to admit I've pinned hundreds of things that I haven't tried yet. Some are just for inspiration, but others I really want to try!! Last week, I was looking at my blog traffic and noticed that my Ruffled V-Neck T-shirt was featured on Heidi Klum on AOL.com in the Crafty Clothing Revamp. {Slide #10}

You can view the tutorial for the Ruffled V-Neck T here.

I was also happy to have my Bow Tie Tutorial featured on Tip Junkie last week! That is one of my most popular tutorials pinned on Pinterest and it's one of my favorites, also! I love making the bowties and have sold lots of them in my etsy shop and to local friends. {Currently not in the shop, but hopefully soon.}

It was exciting to be featured! The whole reason I do this blog is to help people see how easy it is to make something with their own hands whether by sewing or not. It's very simple, but also very rewarding.

What DIY are you hoping to try?

Bow Ties for Baby & Toddler {Tutorial}

I belong to a Sunday School class that is full of women having babies. And it seems like most of the babies that have been born are boys. So, this mom of 3 girls had to get creative. I'm full of ideas for little girls, but boys?? I'm really having to think hard. It's been fun, though. I came up with this idea the other day and couldn't believe how easy it was to make these cute little bow ties complete with elastic so that it stays on easily hidden under a collared shirt. And just in time for Easter!

**UPDATED WITH NEW MEASUREMENTS** - For bigger boys, use the measurements in the post above. For babies and young toddlers, try these >> 1 - 4"x6", 1 - 3.5"x5", 1 - 2"x2.5"

If you don't have time to make these yourself, but really want one for that little man in your life, these will posted in my etsy shop My3Chickadees tomorrow morning! Please stop by for a great deal!

I'm linking this up with some of these great parties!