How to Tie a Bow Tie - Quick Steps & Thumb Trick!

Here's how to tie a bow tie. Full tutorial on how to tie a bow tie here www.blueeyesbowties.com/pages.... Brief instructions are below:
1. Length
Too short and you won't be able to tie it. For me, I like the tips of the bow tie to be around the fourth button down (when your bow tie is around your neck and straightened up so the two ends are level).
If, when you've tied the bow tie, you think the it is too wide, shorten the length.
2. The first knot
Left over right and back under to tie the first knot.
Make sure it's as tight as you want it now because you can't adjust that later
3. Getting the bow tie shape
Put your index finger behind the widest part of the piece handing down. Bring it up to your neck folding the piece in half at the middle. This forms a kind of 2d bow tie. Hold it to your neck with your thumb slightly sticking out of the loop side.
Now bring over the piece from your shoulder and place it over the narrowest part (the middle).
4. The second knot
This is where you actually start to tie the bow tie. You've formed the first part and are holding that up to your neck with your thumb slightly sticking out of the loop. Now, with the piece you've got hanging down bring it around behind the loop, find your thumb and push against it so that you push the fabric through the hole your thumb was in.
Pull the fabric through on the other side about level with the flap already formed on the front. Push your finger through the new loop you've now created to neaten it up.
It might not look finished yet, there's a final step for that
5. Adjustments
Pull the loop on both sides gently to tighten the knot of the bow tie. You can tighten that know further by pulling on the rear of the right hand loop and the front of the left hand loop (if that doesn't work try the opposite). If you like a bigger knot, don't tighter so much. If you like a really small knot, tighten hard.
That's it! You now know how to tie a bow tie. Don't forget you can make it exactly how you want - wider, narrower, small tight knot, big knot. You can push it forward to stand out or flatten it for a more traditional look. Pull on the loops of the bow tie in opposite directions (horizontal and vertical) to make it more quirky and unique.
Still struggling?
You can find more in-depth instructions with photos here www.blueeyesbowties.com/pages..., taking you through each step.
If you like bow ties, you can find a selection of self-tie and pre-tied bow ties at www.blueeyesbowties.com/ along with cufflinks. They're all handmade in small quantities, so there are only a few made of each design.
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[@Nick-zb6xl]

Thank you so much no other video I found explained the thumb trick. I was getting very frustrated, but now I can tie a bow tie! :)

[@blueeyesbowties]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're really glad the 'thumb trick' worked for you. Well done on tying your bow tie - now you've got a skill for life!

[@antoniogarciamartinez3075]

That bow tie in particular suits you ;)

[@trxmpg70]

THANK YOU

[@DavidPasco1]

Best video I've seen. Thank you!

[@blueeyesbowties]

Thanks David, so glad to hear you found it useful.

[@jessherman4264]

Thank you so much. The last step is so tricky but you nailed it for me. Many thanks.

[@blueeyesbowties]

Really glad to hear the video helped you! Thanks so much for your feedback.

[@josephmiller7356]

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[@blueeyesbowties]

Wow thanks so much for your kind comment! Enjoy the ballroom dancing!

[@robertkelly3313]

Nicely done, a most underrated form of tie, they’re very smart.

[@blueeyesbowties]

We love them ;)

[@patrickr2686]

Life saver

[@blueeyesbowties]

Thanks Patrick

[@marnew1000]

Great video, following this I went to your web site and purchased two. They arrived today DPD and I have to say they are beautiful. Going to enjoy them very much and will certainly getting more in the near future ❤

[@blueeyesbowties]

Oh that's so great to hear! Thank you so much for your purchase - I'm thrilled you like them! Also, really glad you found the video helpful. Helen

[@oblong3039]

This is a good reminder video after the first end depth video one. Attending wedding next week in france, ill be one of a few wearing a real bow tie :-)...taking my practice one and new one :-)....nice shirt, where did you get the shirt from?

[@blueeyesbowties]

Do us proud in France next week! Really glad the video was helpful. The shirt was from T.M. Lewin, quite a few years ago now though! It’s got Liberty of London feature fabric inside the cuffs and collar.

[@bill99208]

I forgot to mention in your other video’s comment section that I love wearing French Cuffs with my bow ties. I also will wear shirt studs as well. Do you wear French Cuffs with your bow ties? I’m going to try and place an order for a matching set fairly soon. It’s too bad your beautiful wife doesn’t sew matching cummerbunds for some of the bow ties. There are a lot of bows that just scream for a cummerbund (beside the formal black bows).

[@blueeyesbowties]

Hello Bill, many thanks for you comments on our videos. We agree, it's so good to see people taking pride in their appearance and making an effort with their accessories. If you see any fabric at Blue Eyes Bow Ties that you like, but it's not available as cufflinks, just get in touch and I can usually make them for you (fabric depending). I have been asked by a few people to make cummerbunds but they require a lot of fabric and I only buy in small quantities (to keep my items limited edition and unique), hence I don't currently make them. But thank you so much for your feedback, it's always extremely valuable to me.

[@patrickr2686]

Sir I recommend losing the Mickey mouse digital watch for a real watch