diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/finished.gif b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/finished.gif new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..905f149b37a Binary files /dev/null and b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/finished.gif differ diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/layout1.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/layout1.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..09dd3c07475 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/layout1.svg @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + freesewing.org Benjamin Bow Tie freesewing.org/drafts/ymwex The (white) inside of this box should measure 10 by 5 cm The (black) outside of this box should measure 4 by 2 inch + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Grainline + 1 + Benjamin + Bow Tie knot + 4x from main fabric, 4x from interfacing + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Grainline + 2 + Benjamin + Collar band + 2x from main fabric, 2x from interfacing + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/layout2.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/layout2.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1f5dc49eecd --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/layout2.svg @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + freesewing core v1.8.0 Benjamin Bow Tie freesewing.org/drafts/__DRAFTHANDLE__ The (white) inside of this box should measure 10 by 5 cm The (black) outside of this box should measure 4 by 2 inch + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Grainline + Benjamin Bow Tie + 1 + Bow Tie knot + 1x from main fabric, 1x from interfacing + + + + + + + + + + Grainline + Benjamin Bow Tie + 2 + Bow Tie knot + 1x from main fabric, 1x from interfacing + + + + + + + + Grainline + Benjamin Bow Tie + 3 + Bow Tie knot + 2x from main fabric, 2x from interfacing + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/readme.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bff958d5d00 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,195 @@ +--- +title: 'Benjamin bow tie: Sewing Instructions' +sidebar_label: Sewing Instructions +sidebar_position: 20 +--- + +## Notes and tips + +### Precision + +Since a bow tie is a rather small item, precision with sewing is key to a good result. +Any slight difference between the upper and lower part of the bow will stand out. +To get a great result I found it very helpful to trace the actual seam lines +onto the interfacing and follow that while sewing. + +### Press wisely + +Later in the construction steps, you will be asked to press your fabric. Please be careful +that you are not using too much heat on a delicate fabric that can't handle it. + +It's a good idea to try pressing some fabric scraps before you start. This will allow you to +figure out what is a good heat setting for the fabric you are using. + +### Choosing your grain + +This pattern includes a grain line. This grain line is mostly there to be used with +the interfacing. Since each pattern piece is interfaced, the grain line of the fabric +itself is not so important. You can even change this from the standard for more +informal impressions. + +:::note +If this all sounds very confusing, might I suggest reading the help +page on [Fabric grain](/docs/sewing/fabric-grain). +::: + +### Bow tie adjustment ribbon and hardware + +By default, this design makes a fixed-length bow tie that is the right length for a certain neck size. +However, by enabling the Adjustment Ribbon option, it can also make a tie +that uses an adjustment ribbon and hardware that makes the bow tie +adjustable to different neck sizes. This is useful if not all of your shirts have +the same neck measurements, or if you sometimes like shirts with more ease in the +neck. + +These adjustment ribbons and bow tie hardware can be found in the better haberdasheries or can be ordered online. + +:::note +These instructions are for the type of adjustment ribbon that comes with +holes at regular intervals, to be used in combination with two-piece +hardware consisting of an oval loop part and a part with a smaller loop +and attached T-shaped hook. + +There are other styles of bow tie ribbons and hardware, but their use is +outside the scope of these instructions. +::: + +### Seam allowance + +Since the bow tie is constructed with the right sides of the fabric against each other, +the whole thing will have to be turned inside out. You probably want to consider using +a small seam allowance of 6mm (ΒΌ inch) to reduce the bulk. + +## Construction + +### Step 1: Apply interfacing + +Apply interfacing to all parts where you feel it's needed. + +### Without adjustment ribbon + +#### Step 2: Sew the bow to the collar band + +Put one of the Collar Band parts on one of the Bow parts, right sides together. +Align the ends of both parts. Now sew across the end to join the parts. + +![Sew the collar band to the bow](step12.png) + +In a similar fashion, sew a second Bow part to the other end of the same Collar Band. + +Repeat these steps to sew the other 2 Bows to the other Collar Band. + +Press open all the seams. + +You now have two identical single sided bow ties. + +#### Step 3: Join both sides + +![Sew both sides together](step13.png) + +Lay both the sides you made on top of each other, right sides together. Sew all +along the edges, but leave an area of 5 cm open in the middle of the collar band. Through +this opening we will turn the bow tie right side out. + +#### Step 4: Turning + +![Clip seam allowance](step14.png) + +Clip the seam allowance back in the usual spots and make little cuts to allow for +a smooth curves. + +Then use the back of a large crochet hook, or some other appropriately long skinny +object, to turn the two sides right-side-out through the little opening. Start by +gently pulling the two fabric pieces at the end of the bow apart. Then push the +end of the bow up between the two pieces of fabric. Keep gently pushing while +pulling the rest of the tie down over it. This can be a tedious procedure. Take +your time and be gentle. It's easy to push too hard and rip stitches or fabric. + +Once you have the tie right side out, make sure you push all the corners and sides +out before giving it a good press. + +#### Step 5: Closing + +![Closing the bow tie](step15.png) + +Now all that is left is closing the little hole we used to turn the bow tie +right side out. You can do this by hand with a slip stitch, or a ladder stitch. +Or you can use the machine and stitch right at the edge of the band. Since this +will normally be hidden by the collar of your shirt, it will not be all that obvious. + +Now give it one last press and admire your work. + +### With adjustment ribbon + +#### Step 2: Attaching the ribbon + +![Sew the ribbon to part 1](step22.png) + +The first thing to do is to sew the adjustment ribbon to the Short Bow part. +The ribbon should be 290mm long. If it is different, you have to make sure +that you align it such that the ribbon and short bow piece together are as long as +the long bow piece. + +Put right sides of the Short Bow piece and the ribbon together. + +Now sew across the end to join the parts. + +#### Step 3: Join both sides + +![Sew both sides together](step23.png) + +Lay both of the Medium Bow parts on top of each other, right sides together. + +Sew all along the edges, but leave the short end open. +Through this opening we will turn the bow tie part right side out. + +Lay the Long Bow on top of the ribbon and Short Bow part, also right sides +together. + +Again, sew all along the edges, leaving the short end open. + +#### Step 4: Turning + +![Clip seam allowance](step14.png) + +Clip the seam allowance back in the usual spots and make little cuts to allow for +a smooth curves. + +Then use the back of a large crochet hook, or some other appropriately long skinny +object, to turn the two parts right-side-out through the ends. Start by +gently pulling the two fabric pieces at the end of the bow apart. Then push the +end of the bow up between the two pieces of fabric. Keep gently pushing while +pulling the rest of the tie down over it. This can be a tedious procedure. Take +your time and be gentle. It's easy to push too hard and rip stitches or fabric. + +Once you have the part right side out, make sure you push all the corners and sides +out before giving it a good press. + +Do this with both parts. + +#### Step 5: Add hardware + +Now we need to add the two pieces of hardware that make the bow tie adjustable. +The oval loop piece will be attached to the part without the adjustment ribbon. +And, the piece with the T-hook will go on the part with the ribbon. + +First do the part without the ribbon. This is because the fabric tail of the +ribbon piece will have to go through the oval part before sewing on its hardware. +If you would do it in the other sequence, you may not be able to feed it through. + +To finish the ends, we're going to fold the fabric in three steps, +before sewing it in a fourth step: + +![Three steps to fold, one step to sew](step25.png) + +1. First we fold the sides in at an angle. +2. Then we fold the end over by just a small seam allowance, something like 5 mm. +3. Then we fold it over again, for about 1 cm. +4. Finally we stick the oval loop under this last fold and stitch across. + +Now feed the adjustment ribbon piece through the oval loop, and +attach the T-hook to the end of the ribbon, sewing it in the same way. + +Hook the T in one of the adjustment holes and your bow tie is done! + +![Good job!](finished.gif) diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step12.png b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step12.png new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..edafb15b867 Binary files /dev/null and b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step12.png differ diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step13.png b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step13.png new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..19e77cf147b Binary files /dev/null and b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step13.png differ diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step14.png b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step14.png new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..8d507f74686 Binary files /dev/null and b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step14.png differ diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step15.png b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step15.png new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..1710fd9a83e Binary files /dev/null and b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step15.png differ diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step22.png b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step22.png new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..d53d6f648d2 Binary files /dev/null and b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step22.png differ diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step23.png b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step23.png new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..62e64b7eb21 Binary files /dev/null and b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step23.png differ diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step25.png b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step25.png new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..1aff8a082a7 Binary files /dev/null and b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/instructions/step25.png differ diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/adjustmentribbon/adjustmentribbon.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/adjustmentribbon/adjustmentribbon.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ae39564e340 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/adjustmentribbon/adjustmentribbon.svg @@ -0,0 +1,133 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + image/svg+xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/adjustmentribbon/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/adjustmentribbon/readme.mdx new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..1bd770e431b --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/adjustmentribbon/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: 'Adjustment ribbon' +--- + +![Traditional or adjustable](adjustmentribbon.svg) + +With Benjamin, you can make a traditional fixed size bow tie. And you can +make one that incorporates an adjustment ribbon. These are ribbons and pieces of hardware +that allow you to change the neck size of the bow tie. Very handy when you have shirts +with different neck sizes, or if you have different ease in the collar for some. + +:::tip +This is a great option if you decide to make a bow tie for someone else as a gift. +::: diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowlength/bowlength.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowlength/bowlength.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5cd405c783e --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowlength/bowlength.svg @@ -0,0 +1,252 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + image/svg+xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowlength/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowlength/readme.mdx new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..5b19177e336 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowlength/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +--- +title: 'Bow length' +--- + +![Bow length](bowlength.svg) + +You can make wide bow ties, or narrow ones. This option allows you to change the horizontal size of the bows. Make +them larger to be more flamboyant, or small for a more subdued style. diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowstyle/bowstyle.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowstyle/bowstyle.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eb09a41235f --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowstyle/bowstyle.svg @@ -0,0 +1,108 @@ + + + + + + + + + + image/svg+xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowstyle/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowstyle/readme.mdx new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..4d913c48445 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowstyle/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: 'Bow style' +--- + +Four different bow tie styles! + +Benjamin allows you to make four different bow ties. + +- Contemporary Diamond +- Traditional Butterfly +- Classic Square +- Whimsical Wide Square diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarbandheight/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarbandheight/readme.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1e563d0f7c9 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarbandheight/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +--- +title: 'Collar band height' +--- + +Controls the height of the collar band (the width, if you will). diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarease/collarease.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarease/collarease.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5d052f73f4e --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarease/collarease.svg @@ -0,0 +1,207 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + image/svg+xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarease/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarease/readme.mdx new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..987be7ea6a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarease/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +title: 'Collar ease' +--- + +![How much ease do you use for your collar?](collarease.svg) + +Using the neck circumference is one part of getting a well-fitting bow tie. The other is how much collar ease you +normally use for your shirts. Together they dictate how long the bow tie becomes. + +:::note + +#### Not used with the adjustment ribbon option + +This option is used to make a precise fitting bow tie. When you use the adjustment ribbon, this option is not used. +::: diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/endstyle/endstyle.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/endstyle/endstyle.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..481e9b44c3d --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/endstyle/endstyle.svg @@ -0,0 +1,117 @@ + + + + + + + + + + image/svg+xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/endstyle/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/endstyle/readme.mdx new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..0d9a6c2d24a --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/endstyle/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: 'End style' +--- + +![Three different tip shapes](endstyle.svg) + +In addition to having four different bow tie styles, each style can be individualized +with three different tip options: + +- Straight +- Pointed +- Round diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/knotwidth/knotwidth.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/knotwidth/knotwidth.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..12d0c6a3514 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/knotwidth/knotwidth.svg @@ -0,0 +1,229 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + image/svg+xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/knotwidth/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/knotwidth/readme.mdx new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..b0256f3a4f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/knotwidth/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +--- +title: 'Knot width' +--- + +![Knot width](knotwidth.svg) + +The knot width is the width in the middle of the bow tie, where you make the knot. + +How wide your bow tie is in the middle will influence the tie knot. Bigger works better with larger bow ties. + +:::note +With the Square type bow tie, this value also dictates the width of the tips +::: diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/readme.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b4e10f1b7ff --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +--- +title: 'Benjamin bow tie: Design Options' +sidebar_label: Design Options +sidebar_position: 10 +--- + +import Adjustmentribbon from '@site/docs/designs/benjamin/options/adjustmentribbon/readme.mdx' +import Bowlength from '@site/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowlength/readme.mdx' +import Bowstyle from '@site/docs/designs/benjamin/options/bowstyle/readme.mdx' +import Collarbandheight from '@site/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarbandheight/readme.mdx' +import Collarease from '@site/docs/designs/benjamin/options/collarease/readme.mdx' +import Endstyle from '@site/docs/designs/benjamin/options/endstyle/readme.mdx' +import Knotwidth from '@site/docs/designs/benjamin/options/knotwidth/readme.mdx' +import Tipwidth from '@site/docs/designs/benjamin/options/tipwidth/readme.mdx' + +## Fit + +### Adjustment ribbon {#adjustmentribbon} + + + +### Collar ease {#collarease} + + + +## Style + +### Bow length {#bowlength} + + + +### Bow style {#bowstyle} + + + +### Collar band height {#collarbandheight} + + + +### End style {#endstyle} + + + +### Knot width {#knotwidth} + + + +### Tip width {#tipwidth} + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/tipwidth/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/tipwidth/readme.mdx new file mode 100755 index 00000000000..78e18fb86cd --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/tipwidth/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +title: 'Tip width' +--- + +![Bow ties Wide and Narrow](tipwidth.svg) + +You can make BIG bow ties, or small ones. This option allows you to change the vertical size of the bows. Make +them larger to be more flamboyant, or small for a more subdued style. + +:::note + +#### Not used with the Square bow tie type + +This option is ignored with the Square bow tie option. Square bow ties are as wide as the knot width. +::: diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/tipwidth/tipwidth.svg b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/tipwidth/tipwidth.svg new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..17a708e3dc0 --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/options/tipwidth/tipwidth.svg @@ -0,0 +1,249 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + image/svg+xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/readme.mdx b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/readme.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aae4fd471cd --- /dev/null +++ b/sites/orgdocs/docs/designs/benjamin/readme.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +--- +title: 'Benjamin bow tie' +sidebar_label: Benjamin bow tie +--- + + + +## Designer Notes {#notes} + +Benjamin is the first design I have ever made for FreeSewing. I had just discovered Joost's site, then +still called MakeMyPattern. The site only had designs made by Joost, and he invited others to help +him. This seemed like something I could undertake. Since I had no experience with making patterns, +my first attempt should be a simple one. The site already had a pattern for a tie, yet I prefer bow ties. +So that would be something I could contribute. + +In the concept of MakeMyPattern was the possibility of patterns not only adapting to the measurements of +the sewist, but also that patterns could change depending on the options one would like. So I tried +to incorporate some options that I thought bow ties should have. + +The bow tie can be made to be tied traditionally, and it also allows for a specific band to be added +that will make the bow tie adjustable. These can be found in speciality stores, and are available online. + +Because of the precision needed, and the curved seams, this may not be the easiest pattern to start +with. But is is a nice one to help you use those scraps from other projects. + +Wouter + +## What You Need {#needs} + +To make Benjamin, you will need the following: + +- Basic sewing supplies +- About 0.5 meters (0.6 yards) of a suitable fabric ([see Fabric options](/docs/designs/benjamin/fabric/)). Left over + pieces of a recent project could work too. +- About the same amount of interfacing +- Optionally: Bow tie adjustment ribbon and hardware + +## Fabric Options {#fabric} + +The bow ties you find in the store are typically make out of silk or some imitation silk poly. +So it will come as no surprise that those are good options. Any type of fabric that you like +the pattern or looks of can become a candidate for a bow tie. The only real limitation is +that the bow tie will have to be turned inside out through a tube that is only 2cm across. +With some thicker fabrics, this will be a difficult proposition. + +Bow ties are more whimsical than normal ties, so having a fun pattern or loud colour is not +as much of a problem as it would be with a regular tie. + +Silk and silk imitation is slippery and tricky to work with. This can be compensated for with +a fusible interfacing. + +### Interfacing + +Depending on the fabric you chose for your bow tie, you will probably need interfacing. Interfacing +comes in two main types: fusible and sew-in. + +The fusible variety has some adhesive attached to one side that is activated with the heat +of your iron. This attaches the interfacing to the fabric and the two can then be used as one. +Fusible interfacing can be a great option if your fabric allows the heat required, and you +use a quality interfacing. Some lesser quality interfacings can have the adhesive detach, +and this shows as bubbles on the fabric surface later on in the life of your bow tie. Good +quality interfacings and correctly following the guidelines for adhering the interfacing +will not present these problems. + +Sew-in interfacing is sew into place before the fabric pieces are used. You attach the +interfacing to the fabric by sewing the two together inside the seam allowance. If you use +a seam allowance of 6mm, you will sew the interfacing at 3mm. +Anything may work as a sew-in interfacing, including an extra layer of the same fabric. + +The key part of the interfacing is to give your bow tie the structure you like. You can have +a bow tie that stands proud and crisp. Or one that droops a bit at the tips. This is all about +your preference. + +It is good to experiment with the interfacing on a scrap piece of your fabric, specially with +the fusible kind. You want to make sure you get the structure you like before committing it +to your pattern pieces. + +Although the pattern calls for applying interfacing to all parts, if you have thick or stiff +fabric, you may be able to only do one side, or no sides at all. + +## Cutting Instructions {#cutting} + +Benjamin is a rather simple pattern, but your options will determine what +needs to be cut out. Below are two typical layouts. + +### Without adjustment ribbon + +- **Main fabric** + - Cut **4 Bow** parts + - Cut **2 Collar Band** parts +- **Interfacing** + - Cut **4 Bow** parts + - Cut **2 Collar Band** parts + +### With adjustment ribbon + +- **Main fabric** + - Cut **1 Short Bow** part + - Cut **2 Medium Bow** parts + - Cut **1 Long Bow** part +- **Interfacing** + - Cut **1 Short Bow** part + - Cut **2 Medium Bow** parts + - Cut **1 Long Bow** part