How to sew a butterfly? Easier than you think

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

The holiday costume of any child should stand out from the daily set of clothes, even if it is for boys. They just need to match elegant girls in puffy dresses, decorated with beads, ribbons and lace. To do this, you need nothing at all - a butterfly that you can create with your own hands before the matinee.

Suits everyone

If earlier this element of the wardrobe was found more and more in men, now it can be found in a baby, a young man, and even a modern lady. But the truth is, a bow tie goes with most of the outfits of modern people.

Moreover, such a detail skillfully emphasizes the image and completes it. Indeed, in the presence of a butterfly, you can not wear a jacket or vest on a shirt, which is especially important for active and mobile children.

Taste and color

Currently, the eyes really run wide at the sight of the variety of this accessory. In order not to make a mistake and buy the right option, you should take into account some details when choosing it.

Firstly, this is the overall color scheme of the costume. It is best if this detail is combined with a belt or color of boots. Also consider the event where you are going, then there will be less chance of making a mistake.

Second, watch out for textures. Do not overload the image with excessive texture, combining, for example, a knitted bow tie, a warm sweater with a pattern and leather shoes. It is best to put on a suit before buying and make your choice.

List of materials

In order to sew a butterfly with your own hands, you will need absolutely basic materials that almost every craftswoman has. If they are not at hand, then you can purchase them at the nearest store for creativity and sewing.

• A small piece of fabric (20 x 50 cm) (you can read all about choosing fabric in the previous paragraph).
• Flizelin.
• Sewing supplies (sewing machine, needles and threads).
• Scissors.
• Pencil.
• Measuring tape.
• Special mounts.
• Iron.

First stage: taking measurements and creating a sketch

How to sew a butterfly to fit perfectly?

1. Of course, first you need to measure the girth of the neck and first decide the size of the butterfly itself relative to the shirt collar.
2. Then we begin to draw the details of our accessory. Classic sizes (20 x 11, 8 x 4, 50 x 4) usually fit everyone, but if you need an unusual butterfly, then just change the length or width of one of the parts.
3. Translate these rectangles onto interlining, then glue it onto the fabric base with an iron.

Second stage: stitching the details and creating a shape

Please note the following steps.

1. Now you need to connect the parts thanks to the adhesive base. To do this, simply fold all the rectangles right side up, carefully tucking the edges inward.
2. After that, iron all the details well again in order to later sew the butterfly, the pattern of the details of which was disassembled in the previous paragraph.
3. Once the elements of the accessory have taken the correct shape after ironing, you need to sew them around the entire perimeter on a sewing machine. You can skip this step if you don't need it.
4. And now you can proceed to the final assembly: to do this, connect a long ribbon and a large rectangle. At this stage, you need to carefully form the silhouette of a familiar bow tie, and then wrap the middle of the work with the smallest detail, distributing the folds evenly.
5. Secure all the elements of the work with sewing pins, and then sew by hand with matching threads.

Third stage: finishing touches

So. How to sew a butterfly? We have already started talking about fasteners. They can be very different, depending on the desired result. If you want your child to be able to remove and put on the accessory on their own, then it is better to use Velcro. And if you care about practicality and durability, you will have to buy special hooks.

1. We straighten the main part of the butterfly to avoid twists, we pin the selected mount with sewing pins,then sew by hand or with a sewing machine.
2. You can re-iron wrinkled items.

Additional ideas

You already know how to sew a bow tie yourself. It remains only to "throw" a few worthwhile ideas that can be implemented.

For example, a butterfly made of knitted fabric will definitely attract attention and delight with its creativity. How to sew this type of bow tie is not even worth explaining: you just need to replace the main part of the product with a hand-knitted or cut-out sweater.

In addition, texture is welcome. So don't be afraid to add some embossed knitting to the base of the accessory. But if this type of needlework is not your forte, then pay attention to the fabrics.

The modern market offers so many types of velveteen, satin, cotton and other fabrics that you can create a whole collection of butterflies for every suit. This accessory can be bright and shiny if the clothes are plain. Don't be afraid to experiment - it's appreciated now.