Yesterday, I made up a batch of striped bow ties. I think that converting neckties into bow ties is so fun. It’s great to take something that is slightly unwearable- be it a stain, strange pattern or a really wide tie and make something really fun out of it. All of these are available for [...]
Entries from July 2009
July 31, 2009
My first T-Shirt Overhaul
I know there are all sorts of crafts out there involving turning your old t-shirt into something cool and fun. Yesterday, I got so excited when I found this (Rediculiously easy) tutorial on Cutoutandkeep. Now I’m going to be fishing around for T-shirts in all sorts of colors to make cute little shrugs. If you [...]
July 30, 2009
R&D with Patch Madras – Bow tie, belt and neck tie
Today I made up a few little patch madras things. I bought this fabric before I went on vacation but haven’t had the chance to work with it until now. I have quite a bit of this fabric so I should be able to make as many bow ties as people want over the next [...]
July 17, 2009
Two Articles about my Bow Ties
I’ve had two interviews in recent weeks and I want to share the articles that were posted about my bow ties.
The Columbia State Newspaper- Singer’s Bow Ties make Fashion Statement
EJForbes.com – Bow ties anchor cottage industry for South Carolina mom
Now I’m off to go to the swimming pool with my babies. I’ve spent too much [...]
July 16, 2009
Nifty Car Organizer
I’m loving this Nifty Car Toy Organizer. Check it out. I wonder if I can get one made before our major road trip starting on Monday. It sure would be nice to have a place for the kids stuff. Our car is TINY!!!
Image from instructables.com
July 16, 2009
Store Updated
I added pictures of all the neck ties waiting to be converted so if you see one you like, you may claim it as yours. I have been so busy filling custom orders that I don’t have time to build up any inventory. But I suppose that’s ok.
Here’s an example of some of the ones [...]
July 15, 2009
How to Tie a Bow Tie
Incase you’ve received a tie from us and are not too familiar with tying bow ties, I had my awesome husband make a video for you.
Also, I’ve secured the website elliesbowties.com so share the address with all your friends. It routes to my store here on this blog.
July 13, 2009
Starbucks Banana Bread
A couple of weeks ago, I picked up this recipe card from the counter at Starbucks. I tried it today and thought it was pretty good. It tastes exactly like banana bread should taste. Not too sweet and nice and moist with plenty of yummy banana flavor. If you have a [...]
July 11, 2009
Children’s Bow Ties and the Newest Madras Option
I’ve made a few children’s bow ties now for a variety of ages. Here is a bow that I’ve made for a 10 year old boy. I believe he may be wearing this bow tie right now to a wedding. I do my best to make the children’s bow ties to look as “real” as [...]
July 9, 2009
Busy busy day or Indian Madras Bow Ties
Today I made a record breaking 9 bow ties and had a phone interview with Columbia South Carolina’s The State newspaper about bow ties. Needless to say, I was quite busy today and never really got around to mopping the kitchen floor like I really wanted to. I’m getting together 3 dozen seersucker [...]
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