| How to Make a Bow Tie Posted: 05 Feb 2019 12:00 AM PST A bow tie is an easy project that you can make with or without sewing. You can make a no-sew bow tie in a hurry for a costume, a traditional fabric bow tie to wear with a suit, or a cute little bow tie for a baby to wear. Choose your fabric and the option that best suits your needs, and create your bow tie! EditMaking a Quick No-Sew Bow Tie - Cut out a rectangle of stiff fabric. Choose a stiff fabric, such a felt, wool, linen, faux leather, or quilted cotton. This will create a bow tie that is about . Measure and mark the fabric with a ruler and some chalk or a pen. Then, use a sharp pair of scissors to cut your fabric.[1]
- If you want a larger bow tie, cut a larger rectangle of fabric. Use a 3 to 1 ratio for length and width and make the length twice the desired length of the finished bow tie. For example, if you want your bow tie to be , then cut out a fabric rectangle that is .
- Cut a strip of fabric for the center of the bow. This length will work for most size bow ties because you only need to wrap it around the center of the bow tie. For a bow tie that is larger than , start with these dimensions as a base. Then, add to the length and to the width.[2]
- For example, if you are making a bow tie that is , then you might cut a strip of fabric that is .
- Remember that you can always trim the strip down to suit your tie, but you cannot add fabric back on.
- Fold the rectangle in half so that the short edges are lined up. Lay the rectangle out on a flat surface, and then fold 1 end of the rectangle over to the opposite end. Line up the edges of the rectangle and hold it in this position with 1 hand.[3]
- You can also place a weight on the tie to keep it folded if you need to do something else before continuing. However, do not use pins. They may damage the fabric and you will not be able to complete the bow tie with a pin in place.
- Squeeze in the bow at the center. With your other hand, pick up the rectangle at the center and squeeze it in to create 3 even folds. The center should look like an accordion when you do this. There should be 3 distinct, even folds in the center of the tie.[4]
- Keep holding the tie at the center with 1 hand to keep it folded.
- Glue the bow between the folds with a hot glue gun. Heat up the hot glue gun about 15 minutes before you plan to use it. When the glue gun is warmed up, loosen your grip on the center of the tie slightly to expose the area between the folds. Then, apply a dot of hot glue between the folds.[5]
- Continue to apply dots of hot glue into the areas between the folds to secure the center of the bow tie.
- Secure the strip of fabric around the center of the bow with hot glue. Take the strip of fabric and wrap it so that the short ends overlap on the back side of the bow tie. Then, apply a couple of dots of hot glue to the fabric to secure the 2 ends to the back of the bow tie and to each other.[6]
- If needed, you can cut off some of the excess material to get a better fit.
- This completes your bow tie! Attach it to your shirt collar with a safety pin through the backside of the bow tie.
EditSewing an Adult Bow Tie - Choose a flexible print or color fabric for your bow tie. Cotton works well for making a bow tie, but you can use any fabric you like as long as it is flexible enough to shape into a bow tie. Choose something in the color, texture, and weight of your choice.[7]
- You will need about ¼ of a yard of fabric and ¼ of a yard of iron-on interfacing.
- Purchase fabric from an online fabric store or a local craft store. You can also upcycle unwanted clothing from your own closet, such as an old, cotton dress shirt or skirt.
- Find and print a simple bow tie pattern. You can purchase a pattern from a craft store or download and print a free pattern from the internet.[8] Read reviews of the pattern to assess its quality. Also, make sure the pattern is equal to your skill level.
- The pattern you use will look like a long strip with a couple of wider, rounded spots after you cut it out. This will allow you to create a bow tie that you can actually tie, rather than a clip-on tie.[9]
- If you cannot find a tie pattern you want to use, then you can also use an existing tie to create a pattern. Place the untied fabric on a sheet of construction paper. Then, use a pen or pencil to trace the outline of the tie onto the paper. Trace around the edges of the tie leaving of extra space all around the edges of the tie. This will be your seam allowance.
- Cut the fabric and interfacing for your bow tie shape. Place the pattern piece on your folded fabric and insert a few pins through the pattern and fabric layers to secure them. Cut the fabric right along the outer edges of the pattern. Do not cut through the pattern or too far outside of the edges. Then, repeat this with the pattern piece on the folded interfacing.[10]
- You should end up with 4 pieces of fabric that are the same size and shape.
- Iron the interfacing onto the fabric. Lay out 1 of your fabric bow tie pieces so that the wrong (back) side of the fabric is facing up. Then, place 1 of the interfacing pieces over the fabric piece. Line up the edges of the interfacing and fabric so that they are even. Run the heated iron over the interfacing to secure it to the fabric.[11]
- Repeat this for the other fabric and interfacing pieces.
- Sew the long edges of the 2 interfaced fabric pieces together. Line up the 2 pieces so that the right sides are facing each other and the edges are aligned. Sew a straight stitch about from the raw edges on both of the long sides of the tie, but leave a opening in 1 side near the center part of the tie. Sew around the short end on 1 side of the tie as well.[12]
- You will invert the pieces after sewing them together.
- Snip the excess fabric at the corners of the tie and along the curved edges. Before you turn the tie inside out, use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the excess fabric at the corners of the bow tie. Then, snip notches into the fabric along the curved part of the tie. This will make it easier to push the fabric out on the inside of the tie.[13]
- Make sure that you do not cut through the stitches you have made.
- Flip the inside of the bow tie out. This can take a little patience, as it can be difficult to pull the whole tie through the small opening you have left in the tie. Use your fingers to push the material through the opening in the center of the tie.[14]
- To make it easier, try using the eraser end of a pencil to help you push 1 end of the tie through the opening in the tie and out the other side.
- Sew the remaining short edge of the tie. On the remaining open part of the tie, flip the raw edges inward by about . Sew a straight stitch about from the folded edge, or use a needle and thread to hand sew the opening closed. This will secure the open end of the bow tie.[15]
- If desired, you may also sew a straight stitch across the other short end of the tie so that the ends of the tie match each other.
- Iron your bow tie. Ironing will make the tie look neat and crisp after it is tied. Place the bow tie on a flat surface, such as an ironing board or over a towel on a table or counter. Then, run the heated iron over the fabric to flatten it out, especially along the seams. Make sure that the tie is free of bumps, creases, and wrinkles when you are finished.[16]
- If your tie is made from a delicate fabric, then you may want to place a t-shirt or thin towel over the tie before you iron it. Place your iron on its lowest setting as well.
EditMaking an Easy Baby Bow Tie - Cut a square and a rectangle out of a piece of lightweight fabric. Make the square and the rectangle . Cotton works best, but you can use any lightweight fabric you want. Use your ruler to measure the fabric and mark where you need to cut it with a piece of chalk. Then, cut along the chalk lines to get the 2 pieces.[17]
- Make sure to cut the fabric carefully to avoid jagged edges.
- Fold the square piece in half with the wrong sides facing out. Then, add a line of hot glue along the raw edge on the right (print) side of the fabric. Press the edges together to create a seam.[18]
- If desired, you may also sew a straight stitch about from the raw edge of the fabric to secure the edges together.
- Be careful not to touch the hot glue with your bare fingers. You may want to wear gloves or use the ruler to press down on the edges of the fabric.
- Invert the tube of fabric so that the right sides are exposed. Once the glue is cool and the edges are secured, turn the tube of fabric so that the right sides are facing out and the raw edges of the seam are hidden. Then, flatten the tube and position the glued seam so that it is in the center of 1 side of the rectangle, not on the edge.[19]
- Fold the ends in by to hide the raw edges. Make sure that the ends are even. Then, add a line of hot glue along the fold on the inside of the tube. Press the edges together using your gloved fingers or a ruler.[20]
- If desired, you may also use an iron to press the tube and the folded ends before you add the glue. This may help to keep the tube flat.
- Fold the small strip so the edges overlap and secure them with glue. Lay the small strip so that the right side is facing down and apply a line of hot glue down the center of the strip. Then, fold 1 of the long sides over to the center of the strip and apply another line of hot glue over the edge of the strip. Fold the other side over that 1 and press it down to secure it.[21]
- If desired, you may iron the folded strip before you glue it. This may help to keep it flat.
- Pinch and fold the middle of the fabric into the shape of an accordion. Loosen your grip on the center slightly to expose the area between the folds. Then, apply a few dabs of hot glue to the areas between the folds and press the folds back together. Repeat this on both sides of the bow to secure the folds in the center.[22]
- You can experiment with folds in the center of the bow to find the arrangement that looks best to you.
- Wrap the smaller fabric piece around the center of the bow. Take the strip of fabric and wrap it around the center of the bow. Then, apply a few drops of hot glue to the back of the bow and wrap 1 end of the fabric strip over it. Then apply another dab of glue onto the strip at the back of the bow, and press the other end into the glue.[23]
- If there is excess fabric left after gluing the ends, you can cut it to avoid having it visible on the front of the bow tie.
- Attach a clip to the back of the bow tie using hot glue. Add a line of glue onto the back of the clip and press it onto the back of the bow tie. Hold them together tightly for a minute to allow the glue to cool and bond with the fabric and clip. This will allow you to clip the bow onto the baby's shirt, or use it as a cute hair clip.[24]
- You may also sew the bow onto a baby onesie or shirt with a needle and thread.
- Avoid using a safety pin to attach the bow as this may poke the baby if it comes undone. The baby may also try to put it into their mouth and this could result in injury.
- Always use caution when putting anything around an individual's neck. Strangulation may occur if the fabric is too tight or if children try to use a bow tie unattended.
- Be careful when using a hot glue gun! Do not get any hot glue on your skin or it will burn you.
EditThings You'll Need EditMaking a Quick No-Sew Bow Tie - of fabric
- Ruler
- Chalk
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue
- Safety pin
- Ribbon (optional)
- Needle and thread (optional)
EditSewing an Adult Bow Tie - of fabric
- Bow tie pattern
- Ruler
- Chalk
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Thread
EditMaking an Easy Baby Bow Tie - of lightweight fabric
- Ruler
- Chalk
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue
- Clip or needle and thread
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| How to Make Lemongrass Tea Posted: 04 Feb 2019 04:00 PM PST Lemongrass tea is soothing, citrusy, and absolutely delicious. It's not actually tea, since it's made from lemongrass stalks instead of tea leaves, but this herbal beverage is perfect served hot or cold. Even better, it's super easy to make yourself! EditIngredients - water
- 2 cups (150 g) lemongrass stalks
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar (optional)
- Milk, cream, honey, ginger, and/or lime (optional)
EditBrewing the Tea - Chop 2 cups of lemongrass stalks or leaves. Hit the stalks with the flat side of your knife blade to bruise them. This will release the fragrant oil inside of the tough stalks. Then, carefully give the lemongrass a rough chop. The pieces should be about long.[1]
- If you're using home-grown lemongrass, you can use the leaves to make the tea. There's no need to bruise the leaves, though.
- Chop the lemongrass on a cutting board so you don't dull your knife blade or damage your countertop!
- Since lemongrass is often sold already cut if you buy it at a grocery store, the number of stalks you'll need will vary.
- Bring of water to a boil over high heat. Pour your water into a medium-sized saucepan or another similar pot so the water doesn't boil over once it heats up. Then, place it on the stove on high heat for a few minutes until it reaches a boil.[2]
- Be careful as the water heats up. The pot will become very hot!
- Add the lemongrass and continue boiling the water for 5 minutes. Once the water reaches a rapid, rolling boil, it's time to add the lemongrass. Carefully drop the chopped lemongrass directly into the boiling water. If you need to, give it a stir with a long-handled spoon to ensure the lemongrass is completely submerged, then let it steep in the boiling water for about 5 minutes.[3]
- A rapid boil means if you stir the water, it shouldn't stop bubbling.
- Hold the lemongrass close to the surface of the water when you drop it in. This will reduce the chances that it will splash back onto you.[4]
- Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove the stalks. After the tea has finished steeping, it's best to strain it so you don't accidentally end up drinking any fibers from the lemongrass. Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer or colander into a pitcher or another container.[5]
- While lemongrass is perfectly edible, the fibers from the stalks might be an unpleasant addition to a soothing cup of tea.
- If you like, you can strain the tea directly into your teacup.
- Serve right away if you prefer warm tea. A warm cup of lemongrass tea is soothing and delicious in the morning or on a cool day. Once you've strained it, you can enjoy the tea as soon as it's cool enough to drink![6]
- Sweeten the tea in your cup with a little honey or sugar, if you like.
- Chill the mixture to make iced tea. If you prefer iced tea, place your pitcher of lemongrass tea into the refrigerator for an hour or so. This will create a refreshing, citrusy herbal tea that's perfect on a hot day or served with your meals.[7]
- To make sweetened iced tea, stir in 1/4 cup (50 g) of sugar before you place the tea in the refrigerator.
- For the best results, serve the chilled tea over ice.
EditAdding Other Flavors - Stir in a splash of milk if you like a creamy tea. If you like milk in your tea, you'll probably enjoy it in lemongrass tea as well. This traditional tea addition will cool off a cup of hot tea, and it adds a creamy mouthfeel to this herbal treat. The amount you use depends on how much you like, but it's best to start with about and work from there.[8]
- If you like, you can use heavy cream or half-and-half instead.
- Add 1 tsp (7 g) of honey for a sweeter tea. The rich sweetness of honey perfectly complements lemongrass. Measure out 1 tsp (7 g) of your favorite honey, then stir it in until it's completely dissolved.[9]
- If you still want your tea to be sweeter, add another tsp (7 g) of honey.
- Steep the tea with ginger for a little spice. If you want to use fresh ginger root in your tea, slice off a piece that's about long scrape off the peel. Then, drop it into the water while you're boiling the lemongrass.[10]
- A tea made from ginger and lemongrass will be spicy, tangy, and comforting, and it's especially soothing if you have a sore throat or a head cold.
- Squeeze in a little lime to enhance the tangy flavor. Lemongrass has a natural citrus flavor, but it's a little more mellow than using actual lemons or limes. If you want to amp up the citrus taste, squeeze a wedge of lime over your tea. Start with about of lime juice, then add more if you want.[11]
- The lime will provide more of a contrast to the lemongrass than a lemon, which might mask the subtle flavor of the lemongrass.
EditThings You'll Need - Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Saucepan/pot
- Teacup, mug, or glass
- Teapot (optional)
- Pitcher (optional)
- Refrigerator (optional)
- You can also add a stalk of lemongrass to a cup of hot tea while you're brewing it. When you're steeping the tea bag, tie a stalk of lemongrass in a knot and drop it in the hot water.
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| How to Cover Up a Cold Sore Posted: 04 Feb 2019 08:00 AM PST Cold sores can be quite a nuisance! Besides being painful, they can be unsightly, making you feel self-conscious. Take heart, you're not the only one! Plenty of people suffer from these blemishes, which are the result of the Type 1 herpes simplex virus.[1] If you're worried about a cold sore, you can minimize the appearance of it while it's still in the early stages. Once it scabs over, you can use makeup to help hide it. It's also important to take steps to prevent cold sores when you can so you don't have to worry as much about them in the future. EditMinimizing the Appearance of the Cold Sore - Wait until the cold sore scabs over before you apply makeup. Open cold sores will continue to ooze as part of the healing phase, which can make makeup crack or peel. In addition, covering it with makeup may worsen the cold sore, lengthening your healing time.[2]
- It can take up to a week to get to the scabbing stage, though applying cold sore medicine may speed it along.[3]
- Apply ice to the cold sore to help the swelling go down. Wrap the ice in a paper towel and hold it onto the cold sore. Leave it on for 20 minutes at a time and then take it off for 20 minutes. You can use this method off and on as long as you want.[4]
- Don't use a washcloth or towel, as that will introduce more bacteria. However, holding ice against your face without something between it and your skin is a bad idea, as it could give you frostbite.
- Add a layer of an invisible cold sore treatment. You can find cold sore creams at most drug stores. Put a small dab of the cream on a cotton swab and gently rub it onto the sore. Let it dry before trying to apply makeup over it.[5]
- You don't need much of the cold sore cream. A tiny drop will do.
- Try a cold sore patch in addition to treatment. These patches are invisible, but they provide a protective seal over the cold sore, making it easier to apply makeup even in early stages. Depending on the brand, it may have medicine in it, or you may be able to apply cream underneath it so read the instructions.[6]
- You can find these at drug stores.
- Avoid scratching or touching the cold sore. Scratching it will only irritate it, making its appearance worse. Plus, touching it can introduce more germs, which can inflame it. Keep your hands off your cold sores.[7]
- You can also pass them to other parts of your body or other people, as cold sores are contagious.
EditApplying Makeup - Use a small, disposable makeup sponge. Because cold sores are contagious, you don't want to reuse an applicator later, as you can give them back to yourself. Sponges work better than cotton, as cotton swabs or balls can leave bits of themselves behind, highlighting your cold sore instead of hiding it.[8]
- In addition, sponges will create a smoother finish than cotton.
- Choose a thick, yellow- or green-based concealer to cover your cold sore. Pick one that comes as a paste rather than a liquid. Yellow or green concealers will help neutralize the redness of a cold sore, which is why they are the best option for the first layer, at least.[9]
- These concealers are sometimes labeled as correcter and concealer.
- Cover the concealer with a foundation. After working in a correcting concealer, you need to add a foundation that matches your skin tone. That way, the color-correcting concealer won't stand out against your skin. Add dots of it to your whole face in a light pattern, moving from the center of your face outward, then use more of it over the cold sore. Dab at the foundation with a sponge until it blends in with your skin.[10]
- Remember to toss the sponge when you're done.
- Finish your makeup with a fine setting powder. These powders help keep your makeup in place so they don't run later in the day. With a brush, you can thoroughly clean or don't mind tossing later, apply a light layer of powder all of your face.[11]
- It's important to apply the powder everywhere, as it makes your face look even in texture and color. If you just apply it over your cold sore, you could make it stand out more.
- Remove makeup gently with your facial cleanser. Taking off that thick layer of concealer can irritate your cold sore, so try to do it as gently as possible. Rub the cleaner onto your face, and let it sit for about 15 seconds. Then use a wet washcloth to gently wipe the makeup off.[12]
- You can use a bit of cleansing oil on the cold sore if the facial cleanser doesn't take it off.
- Make sure to use a clean washcloth each time you wash your face. If you prefer, you can use facial cleansing wipes so you can just toss them.
EditPreventing Outbreaks - Learn your triggers and avoid them. Different things can trigger cold sores for different people. Typically, things like colds, fevers, sunlight, windy conditions, and stress can cause outbreaks. While you can't avoid all of these, of course, avoid the ones you can to help prevent cold sores from popping up in the first place.[13]
- For instance, wear sunblock to avoid exposing your face to the sun and use protective lip balm with at least an SPF 15 to help block both the wind and sun.
- Work on cutting stress out of your life when you can. For example, if watching the news in the morning causes you to feel stressed throughout the day, skip it. Try taking yoga or adding meditation to your daily routine. Practice deep breathing when you start feeling stressed out.
- Get 8 hours of sleep each night when possible. Getting overworked and stressed can cause outbreaks of cold sores. By making sure you get enough sleep each night, you can help combat fatigue and stress and hopefully, stave off cold sores.[14]
- If you have trouble getting to bed on time, set an alarm an hour before you need to go to sleep. Turn off your electronics and start winding down for the night, preparing yourself mentally for bed.
- Make sure your bedroom is conducive to sleeping. Block out any light; for instance, use blackout curtains to hide street light. Similarly, use earplugs or a noise machine to help with noises that keep you awake.
- Think about locking your pets out of your bedroom if they tend to wake you up at night.
- Skip sharing makeup and hygiene products with other people. If another person has a cold sore outbreak, avoid sharing products like makeup, razors, and towels. If you do, they can cause you to have an outbreak. Use your hygiene and makeup products only.[15]
- Lipstick and lip-gloss are some of the main culprits.
- Avoid sharing food and utensils with other people. Similarly to makeup and hygiene products, food and utensils can pass the virus that causes cold sores back and forth. Stick to your own cups and utensils when eating and drinking.[16]
- For the same reasons, don't kiss someone who has a cold sore outbreak.
- See your doctor if your sores are so painful you have trouble eating or if you have sores near your eyes, in or on your nose, or on your genitals. Similarly, if you have a fever above , green pus, pinkness or pain near or in your eyes, or sores that persist longer than 2 weeks, you should talk to your doctor.[17]
EditThings You'll Need EditMinimizing the Appearance of the Cold Sore - Ice
- Paper towel
- Cold sore cream
- Cold sore patch
EditApplying Makeup - Disposable makeup sponge
- Yellow or green concealer
- Foundation
- Setting powder
- Facial cleanser
EditPreventing Outbreaks
EditRelated wikiHows EditSources and Citations
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