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05.07

suspenders + bow tie tee

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All this ruffling has made me feel just a little guilty that I haven’t sewn for my sweet BOY in a while. Over the next few weeks I have a few boy projects I’ll be sharing here and there! I hope you enjoy! 


Sundays mornings usually turn into a struggle between mama and baby. Mama says “But bow ties are so cute.” Baby says “I don’t have time for that” by running away. So I thought of this idea, a bow tie that won’t pull off, and suspenders that have no function aside from being cute! Comfort for baby, cuteness for mommy. Win-win.


I used an old men’s shirt to make the bow tie look very menswear, but you can also use any fabric. You’ll also need thread to match your twill tape.

You want a no-fuss bow tie/suspender tee too?


Then make the bow tie:
To make the bow tie: 1) cut out 2 rectangles 5.5 inches by 7.5 inches for the bow and a strip 2.25 inches by 5 inches for the middle part. 2) Fold both rectangles in half and pin. 3) Sew all the way around the edges at 1/4″ leaving a 2 inch opening on the long edge, in the middle. Turn. 4) Fold over the long edges of the middle strip about 1/2″. Press. 5) Stack the two bow pieces and wrap the strip around the middle. 6) Pinch the middle piece around the bow pieces. 7) Sew the strip ends together on the back.


Tack the bottom of the bow tie on both sides using your sewing machine. Make sure to backstitch to make it sturdy.
Done! 

Getting a simple tee shirt on a baby is so much easier than a buttonup/bowtie and suspenders! 

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12 Comments

  1. Sally Ann

    05/07 at 2:31 PM

    I shared this on my facebook page. SO CUTE! You make me want to have little baby boys just so I can sew this for them.

  2. Gabinka

    05/07 at 2:50 PM

    omg i love it! it inspired me a lot to do something similar!)))

  3. Jessica at Me Sew Crazy

    05/07 at 2:56 PM

    I love this Kate!!! So stinking cute – seriously though. Love it!

  4. marysza

    05/07 at 4:17 PM

    amazing!!!!

  5. Kylie

    05/07 at 4:17 PM

    Adorable! I’m having a boy, so I really appreciate this :)

  6. hookytime.blogspot.com

    05/07 at 7:17 PM

    What a LUSH little top:))))
    I know of a super cute dude that would look fab i that too!!!
    Thanks so much for all the wonderful tutorials you take the time to publish-you are a shining star in the world of sewing/blogging instructors ♥
    Best wishes
    Issyx

    http://www.hookytime.blogspot.com

  7. Glenda

    05/07 at 9:19 PM

    Love it!! Can’t wait to make this for my little boy. Any tips on how to turn the fabric for the bow tie?

  8. alliemarie

    05/08 at 12:42 AM

    super cute!

  9. frikken DUCKIE

    05/08 at 4:06 AM

    This is so cute! Definitely making this for my son this week!

    ♥ Duckie.

    http://frikkenduckie.blogspot.com

  10. creativephotoalbums

    05/08 at 7:16 AM

    This is really cute! Kids would surely adore this!

    Annabella MErlin
    Creative Photo Albums
    http://yourscrapbookingandcraftsguide.com/

  11. Pam Fields

    05/08 at 1:09 PM

    This is so adorable. I pinned it for future use. :)

  12. bbh

    05/08 at 4:22 PM

    This is the PERFECT partyware for the birthday boy at all these “Little Man” parties I’ve been seeing!

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