Get the measure of custom straps, bows, and ties with our guide to making these handy finishing touches.
Written by Sophie Tarrant
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BRITT DUNGAREES
This casual design from Melilot is available in both English and Norwegian, and creates a pair of comfortable and cute dungarees with bow-ties on the shoulders, deep pockets hidden in the side seams, and two leg width options. They’re easy to make and suitable for beginners, and can be created in a wide variety of fabrics and prints to suit the seasons. melilot.no
PATTERN INSPIRATION
Get all tied up with our pick of the best patterns featuring straps, bows, and more.
1 TIE BOW BLOUSE With a chic pussy-bow neckline and a classic cut, this versatile blouse from The Assembly Line is the perfect piece to dress up or down to suit your mood. This sample sewn from mulberry silk makes for a super luxurious garment. It features a standing collar with a button-attached tie, shapely bust darts, and pleated sleeves with button cuffs. Pattern from theassemblylineshop.com
2 CHLOE DRESS This stunning design from Sew Love Patterns can be sewn as a midi or mini dress, with a gathered bust detail and an optional skirt slit. Choose from two strap options, with either fixed straps sewn in place, or straps that tie into pretty bows. It comes in two lengths, midi or mini. Visit sewlovepatterns.com
3 COPPÉLIA CARDIGAN This classic ballet-style wrap cardi from Papercut Patterns features raglan sleeves and a fully adjustable tie-through waist. It includes two different design options, giving you the choice of a full length top with a banded hem and the wrap at the side seam, or a cropped jersey with a long waist tie to wrap around and make a bow. papercutpatterns.com
4 GRETA DRESS AND TOP This loose-fitting design by Bara Studio can be made as either a casual dress or a flowing top and features thin straps, side slits, and gathers at the neckline. It closes in the back with a bow for an extra touch of detail. As an added bonus, a free downloadable pocket hack is also available on Bara Studio’s website, too. Get the
