Valedictorian Bow tie and Suspenders sewing pattern

We recommend light- to medium-weight wovens: cottons like broadcloth, chambray, poplin, sateen, shirting, and lightweight twill; linen and linen blends; lightweight wool suitings; brocade; or silk/wool blends. Stretch wovens are suitable, but knit fabrics are not recommended for this design.

Bow tie: 1/4 yd on all widths, lining 1/8" on all widths Suspenders: 3/8 yd on all widths, lining 1/4 yd on all widths

Suspenders: Small piece of leather Lightweight fusible interfacing (look for woven, weft, or tricot types) 6 in of 1-in-wide regular elastic Two 1-in-wide adjustable slide ratchet adjusters (for versions with leather loops) Three 1-in rectangular buckle rings (for versions with leather loops) Three leather suspender loops (for versions with leather loops) Six ¾-in flat buttons (for versions with leather loops) Two 1-in-wide adjustable slide ratchet hardware (for version with metal clips) Three 1-in-wide suspender clips (for version with metal clips) Fabric glue, temporary fabric adhesive, or sewing clips Bow tie Fusible interfacing Adjustable cravat or bow tie hardware (for clip-on bow tie) 1 yd of ½-in-wide regular elastic (for clip-on bow tie)