Pattern and Instructions: The Valedictorian Bow Tie & Suspenders
Rise to the head of the class with this sharp menswear-inspired set!
The Valedictorian Bow Tie and Suspenders is a classic combo with so many options. The tie can be made and worn traditionally or as an adjustable clip-on, while the suspenders can be created using leather loops and buttons, or purchased metal clips.
Even better, both can be made from your woven fabric scraps, so you can make a matching set for every outfit!
xoxo,
Gertie
You'll find the tiled file (for printing at home) attached to the Instructions file.
Don't forget to share your makes with the hashtags #charmpatterns. I can't wait to see what you make!
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (36)
Is the video working for everyone? It keeps telling me video not available
LOVE
How did you know?! I've been looking at traditional braces (🇬🇧) to start drafting my own design for some, for about a week because I've recently bought the men's Victorian high waisted trousers from Black snail Patterns. I want to alter the trousers to my curves but needs way to keep 'em up... Was gonna self draft, now I don't need to... Joyousness! (& We have the bonus of the bow tie too)
Obsessed. Cannot wait to make some 🎀
At first I was - meh. Then I remembered a bought a bunch of tie silk a long time ago, on a whim, and have been trying to figure out where to use it. Now I have my answer!
Does this mean we'll be getting a smart blazer? 😉
As per usual, your timing is perfect! Thank you!
Wonderful!
cute!
I might try convert the leather part to SVG to have my cricut do it, unless you might have considered it already? 🫣
I was just making bag handles, I printed the pattern with sublimation ink and transferred the pattern to the back of my faux leather. Option if your cricut does not cut deep enough.
I had no idea one could make suspenders 🤯😍
Yes!
Literal mind-reader...I was looking into making suspenders just this week!
How perfect!
sew cute! so i can stop raiding the boys’ department and make my own now. got it.
Or keep raiding the boys' department, whatever works! But yes, this way you can make perfectly coordinated version!
Wohooo! Love these 😁
Super fun!
Ohhh so nice! I love this The Sting look. Paired with the pasty blouse and the lady dandy’s waistcoat would make a perfect outfit. ❤️
Absolutely!
This makes my Matt Smith loving heart happy.
Bowties are cool!
Love it, just in time for Xmas gifts ;-) And i just know my existing male waistcoat customers will be wanting these to match
Perfect!
SOOO cute!
Welp. I'm in the midst of making a Landis/Dandridge for my company's holiday shindig. Looks like my husband needs matching suspenders and tie
That will be adorable!
This will be so cute paired with the Lady Dandy!
Omg, I love this! I've been wanting a bowtie pattern for ages!
Love the bowtie!
OMG YAAAAAAAAS
Very interesting, I see the PeeWee Herman inspiration 🤓
So adorable!
Haha this os so cute!
Ooooh I love this!! So cute!!