Bowtie #3

This is the first time I chose to make both sides of one bowtie essentially one pattern in a different color. This would, in theory, be a good way to travel, as I could have options but still stick with the same general vibe while packing fewer individual ties.

I am a big fan of pointillism and neo-impressionism, especially Seurat, so I feel that this is a bit of an homage to him, though I do realize it looks more like a tile mosaic than anything else. Reminds me of tile work you might see in the Morocco pavilion at Epcot.

Now that I think of it, I should see if I can get fabric with classical artwork on the print. I do have an older bowtie with a Mondrian design on it, but I would love to get Seurat, Magritte, and Liechtenstein on some bowties. I did just pick up a watch with Magritte's Le fils de l'homme on it.

On the green side you can see a bit of white fabric border (selvage?) on the tip. I realized this "mistake" after cutting the fabric and thought it wouldn't be too obvious in the final tie. I don't mind it, but I am also trying to embrace the "grandma effect" of this process. That is a term my dad uses to describe the little imperfections we find in hand-made or hand-baked goods. It's why a home pizza is never quite a circle and these bowties are never quite symmetrical.

When making these I was still using a paper template I had printed out and cut from copy paper. This was not a terribly convenient thing, but I had also not really invested in any equipment beyond the sewing machine and whichever supplies came with it.

I wore these sides on January 13th and 14th.