I'm 76 years old and never in my life attempted to tie a bow tie. When bow ties recently became popular I vowed I would learn how to tie one. I watched several videos on how to tie a bow tie. Some were confusing, some were stupid, but this one got me on the right road and now I'm tying my own bow tie with ease. Thanks so much!

@mickgrey8056

3 жыл бұрын

"Recently"?

@KoopalingProductionsStudios

3 жыл бұрын

76?! Oh wow! I’m currently 15! It’s nice to see the older generations using KZread like you! :D

@itsyoboitrizzy4841

2 жыл бұрын

That's nice, but I don't remember asking.

@airisafluid9654

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsyoboitrizzy4841 ok

@lawrencelenerd3988

2 жыл бұрын

Now you are illuminati ol' man!

My oldest son went to homecoming recently and wore a bow tie. He used this video to practice over and over again. Now he's a pro at it and yes he told me that he did untie it at the end of the night because some of his classmates doubted that he tied it himself.

@natedemars

8 жыл бұрын

+dave m Love hearing that Dave!

@Juan-nq2jp

6 жыл бұрын

dave m he’s cool

Didn't make a tie but I did discover an new interest in asphyxiation.

@papamedvedya3375

7 жыл бұрын

I've had a couple David Caridean'Esque moments trying to tie this confounded apparatus.

@Jabbersgood

4 жыл бұрын

LOLOL

@sadiqueone

6 ай бұрын

@frankh.2669

6 күн бұрын

Got a rich relation who's named you in his will?

The tip about pulling the elephant ears forward to get the other half through the hole in the back... absolutely genius.

@LOCOKaHolO

8 жыл бұрын

YES

@JTobitt

8 жыл бұрын

Yes. I've been doing everything except that part, and it made a big difference.

@papamedvedya3375

7 жыл бұрын

Threadless13 the ears forward to expose the loop was freak'n genius!

@wooltweed

6 жыл бұрын

Threadless13 utter genius

@rogerbost7548

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fellas. Command performance today and groom has everyone in wedding party with matching bowties. So you kind of saved my ass as the father of the bride.

9 yrs after the fact, and you folks are still my Go-To refresher folks for the Bow. THANKS!

What a GREAT VIDEO! It helped my 13yr old son tie his bow tie for his football dress day! Thanks for helping this single mom out!

@anamariagallego8336

2 жыл бұрын

This video helped even me!🤣

Precise and clear description. Nothing sloppy like "right side needs to be longer". He says right side needs to be 2 inch longer. Says what the tricky part is. Gives tips on what the finishing touches involve. Nice!

@daustin8543

Жыл бұрын

Horrible instructions!!!

You guys are amazing! For someone who just purchased his first suit at the tender (LOL) age of 43 AND to learn how to tie a bow tie from the steps you have shown, is a miracle for me. Took about 15 min to get it right. Thank you guys so much for the instructions!

Thank you thank you! Frustrated senior Prom guy & mom with first bow tie . Tried for 45 minutes using other videos . found your video and 5 minutes had it done!!! Excellent instructions!

I just subscribed because your presenter on the bow tie was not only clear and helpful and respectful, but also gave off an aura of kindness that you can't fake.

The first video we watched and I didn't have to search for another to help my son tie his bow tie. For years, I handmade them for him where the bow was already in place. I just purchased him a handmade one by J.Crew for the holidays. Thank you.

This is the only video I've found that actually made sense... must have been the cheesy animal puns... Great instructions.

@LOCOKaHolO

8 жыл бұрын

SAME

@ahouyearno

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Petch cheesy puns are the sign of a good teacher, that's how you remember

@KingBobXVI

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Petch For me it was the adjusting - none of the other videos really explained how to properly adjust it to make it tighter. Also puns.

@makbar59

8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Petch For me it was always that last step before adjusting that never made sense. No one explains the loop in the hole properly. This made things so simple! :)

@ChrisLoth

8 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. after multiple (failed) attempts after watching other videos I was able to get it on the first try using this video.

I am left-handed, and I reinforce every stereotype of leftedness one will find. This is BY FAR the best of all the videos and charts I found to try to learn to tie a bowtie (I just did the opposite of the right/left directions.). And I found the animal analogies quite helpful (but please, do not tell anyone that).

I have literally, seriously watched at least 50 videos on how to tie a bowtie and this is BY FAR the easiest for me to understand and it had me tying a bowtie in literally a few minutes. Thank you for this instruction! So much easier than those other videos! :)

This is one of the best videos I've seen on how to tie a bowtie. The use of the animal puns are brilliant. Easy to memorize.

"Perfect knot is a sign of a clip on bow tie". 😂

Instructions were not clear, I now have a rogue elephant on the loose, with a parrot on its shoulder, fighting a fish.

@papamedvedya3375

7 жыл бұрын

ridgeboi56 I heard about that

@Shinale03

6 жыл бұрын

ridgeboi56 ahahahahahaha!

@austinwinchester

5 жыл бұрын

I read that before watching the video... it now makes more sense

@danielmelendez9943

5 жыл бұрын

ridgeboi56 a lot of useless bullshit was said on this video

@jamesblue13

4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣

Tried three videos before finally managing with this one. Turns out I’m a child and animal references make my brain go brrrrrr

Best bowtie video on KZread, the "Counterclockwise" detail saved me. Thanks👏👏👏

I used to wear a bow tie all the time and I had forgotten how to do it so I came here as I have a black tie event tomorrow. Works perfectly the technique shown here, the trick is the last bit it's not easy to get the tie looking symmetrical and you can overdo the tightening so the back is bigger than the front (not what you want). Otherwise, this is a solid video and probably the best I've seen for the teaching of a bow tie.

The best bow tie video tutorial ever.

I think one of the most important parts of this tutorial that I struggled with at first was the two loops part. When you tie it, you’re going to have one large bow in the front and then a smaller bow in the back. The bow in the front that’s larger has a loop on the left hand side. You can pull on it to tighten the front tie and make sure both sides of the bow are symmetrical in the front. Then you can pinch the front bow together and look at the smaller bow in the back which has a loop on the right side. You shouldn’t pull this loop all the way through or else youll eliminate that bow in the back. Just make sure it’s symmetrical. The whole bow tie knot isn’t going to be tight like a clip on, it’s going to be fluffier which is what makes it stand out vs a clip on. What’s also super helpful is 1:36, pinch the bow together and turn your body in the mirror so you can really see that loop you’ve created. What made it click for me is that you have to pull the “elephant trunk” counter clockwise through that loop. From there the hard part is done and then you just adjust and tighten with the two loops you’ve now created.

Time and time again I come back and watch this, at least twice a year its a great instructional video

@roundtheloopandback

2 жыл бұрын

yup back again :)

@roundtheloopandback

Жыл бұрын

And again haha :)

@brooksjohnson9804

6 ай бұрын

Same 😂

The best video for this. I've forwarded to many wannabe bow tie wearers.

I wear a bow tie to work every day. This is the video I learned to tie them from. They're dressy, they give a nice visual pop, but they also give you that go-to-hell look without being a hipster d-bag. Plus, it's nearly impossible to spill food on a bow tie - the same can't be said for regular ties. They're also easy to make (see 'how to sew a bow tie' on KZread).

after 3 different sets of instructions, this one finally got me to do it. thank you sirs

Hands down the best video on how to tie a bow tie

31.12.2022: first time I’ve been able to tie one of my (many) bow ties that have sat in a box. Thank you gentlemen. It meant I could at last match my turquoise, black & yellow diagonal stripe tie to my turquoise & penguin dress shirt - HOORAH! And I did it after only 2 watches of your vid & a number of pauses. Much admired by fellow chaps at NYE party tonight so will now practice on other bow ties for forthcoming(2023) events. SPLENDID! 👍🇬🇧🥂⚒

pink one tied better than the teaching guy.

@graceronan7982

7 жыл бұрын

Carl HIRST

@rafaelalmonte8078

7 жыл бұрын

jajajajaaja yes

@lindaokeorji1242

6 жыл бұрын

i had the same feelings too.

@frunokhan

5 жыл бұрын

That's what good teachers do ;-)

@2AForever-wi8yj

5 жыл бұрын

Those who can, do. those who can't, teach

This was and is the only video that taught me to tie a perfect bow tie. It’s also the only one I found that thank fully wasn’t long winded like so many others. Great video.

I agree with another in the fact that this is the one video that makes sense. So many out there are so long winded and corny. This is straight to the point and after this I was tying a bow tie with no problem. Two thumbs up!

The best and easiest video on how to tie a bow tie on KZread. Thank you so much

You know as kids, they use animals or objects to teach you methods of doing things. Like tying your shoes, and the laces are rabbit ears, that kind of thing. I've watched other videos giving an 'adult' explanation of how to form a bow tie and didn't get it down at all. Then I watch this video that uses dumbed down, child like explanations and I finally got it! I whisper to myself, 'parrot shoulder.... Fat fish... Like an elephant...' And it works! Just like I still use the bunny example still to tie my shoes as a 22 year old woman, I will always use the parrot, fish, and elephant to tie a good bow tie :P

@ViDeoDuDe19281031

9 жыл бұрын

Felicia Quintana And that's ok. We all have a way of remembering or doing things.

@patsymelton715

6 жыл бұрын

ViDeoDuDe1928

Started out good, then the camera angle changed several times and I got lost. Ugh.😂

I have watched this video on many special days. Weddings of friends, holiday parties, very special occasions. Watching this video means I have a lot to look forward to. Thanks so much for making this video, guys.

My go-to bow tie instructional video.

Y’all are amazing, first day ever trying to tie one (the day before a day wedding) and I got a perfect knot on my third try. Just want to say thank you for saving my wedding suit✊

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I had a job interview today and I needed something to help me not just look professional but also not so "young." Essentially a more "upscale" look. I struggled for about 2 hours with your video but I can now say I know how to tie a bow tie and I was able to get it right in time for my interview. Thank you

@johndyer7526

2 жыл бұрын

I now it’s 3 years later, but hope it helped, at least it’s an internal confidence builder. Keep smiling!

This is my go to video. Every time I wear a bow tie I look up this video!! Thanks so much for posting it…. And yes, I always end the night with it hanging around my neck lol

Extremely clear language with clear vision of each action. For left handed knot. Terrific .

This is the first video I've seen which explains the part of the 'tunnel'. Thanks you and your animals

Haven't heard it explained that simply before. Well done! Let me know when the next awesome bow tie sale is and I'll be there!

SUPER smart of somebody to show a neophyte trying to do this next to the person who knows how, for easy, fast audience identification. PLUS, using mnemonics during the instruction. Inspired bits of psychological insight. Cheers!

Been watching youtube videos on how to tie this thing for 45 min, finally found this and got it! THANK YOU!

When he walked out that door he immediately forgot how to tie a bow tie

@ptoyman

8 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂!! Ya' got that right!!

@papamedvedya3375

7 жыл бұрын

Jahn TM that's how it goes I reckon

@kevinkhee

5 жыл бұрын

Fukuoka

@omegawicked1

3 жыл бұрын

I guarantee it

@humptydumpty357

Жыл бұрын

they liked my comment 7 years later??? i watched this video when i was 12

Great tutorial and made learning how to tie a bow tie super easy! I watched several other videos and was very confused. After watching this, I was able to get it right the first time. Thanks for sharing!

Easily the very best video on how to tie a bow tie properly! It's true that it makes absolute sense! It seems that most of the other videos are overly complicated and ALL seem so very long winded with repetitive rhetoric, where this one cuts to the chase, with easy stages to remember and for me personally went from a never tied one before to a perfect bow tie after the very first time trying. That's what we wanted and that is what you get here.

I come back to this video every time I need a refresher. When I'm trying my bow tie, I also intone the name of the animals as I tie them. Thank you so much!

The guy who was learning how to tie the tie does a better job than the instructor 😂

I like how the guy who has "no idea what he's doing" tied a nicer tie XD No-shade.

I remember using this video almost 4 years ago after searching through other confusing videos. I've come back as I'm tying it myself again and boy am I glad I did!

This is the BEST!!! The bit about the elephant ears is really helpful!

1:47 Me everytime I forget how to tie a bow tie and come back to this video.

I looked at 3 other videos and couldn't do it but THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME! The animal puns really help you find your place in the process. You saved me!

Wow this was the easiest video to learn from. Not gonna say which three other you tubers attempted to make an “easy” tutorial, but this one actually did.

This was probably one of the best instructed bow tie videos I've seen. Nice work.

I love how the learner in this video's Bow tie looks better than the on shows teaching.

The guy hes teaching is better than he is lol

@Renku07

8 жыл бұрын

Sure he is.

@santiagowechsler

8 жыл бұрын

+nvk1001 but the teacher is a lot funnier

@michaelmckinley4522

7 жыл бұрын

nvk1001 I noticed that to

@eliakimbenishchayil

6 жыл бұрын

that's what I thought

@nicolereyes2326

5 жыл бұрын

I went here to see if someone else also noticed. Haha

In my Opinion, this is the best tutorial for Bow Ties. Thanks!

Best bow tie video. You fellows have done something amazing -- covered a subject MUCH BETTER THAN Bill Nye the Science Guy. Now how many people can say that? GREAT JOB.

The best video I’ve seen thus far. It’s such a pay it forward teaching technique.

I always return to this video when I forget how to tie one. Always a reliable video

@thegreatboto

7 жыл бұрын

Griffin F I always come back to this too when I need to tie mine, lol.

Best video on the net for tying bow ties. I am also 76 and learned from your instructions. Thank you.

My autistic son loves bow ties, this video has helped me learn how to tie a bow tie. Thank you!

Great video. My problem is I always swing the first fold in the wrong direction. This video is easier than using any pictures on the net. Thanks!

I viewed several videos including a Playboy Playmate try and teach me how to tie a bow without success, then I watched your video and after 1minute and 53 seconds I was able to successfully tie a bow. Thank you so much for the simple explanation! Can you teach me calculus? :-)

@dougdavidson3260

6 жыл бұрын

franz limonta I can imagine watching a Playboy playmate was somewhat distracting to the actual lesson.

this helped me with my cosplay. Thanks

The only video I watched on this topic and I got it first go in front of a mirror. The animal references do help to remember the steps when learning. Thanks guys!

Officially added 'How to tie a bowtie' to my skillset. Thanks KZread!

I think its hilarious how every bow tie tutorial has about 1/10 of people disliking it because they couldn't figure it out :P Its not the video guys! Its you!

Great video..two guys that are easy on the eyes...helping people. Thank you!

I watch this video once a year and it never disappoints. 3rd year running 😅

Bow ties are cool!

Instructions not clear. Hair stuck in blender

I have been at this for DAYS! This is the only video that has made this come anywhere close!

Great video! The only tutorial to show you what it looks like in front of a mirror. I had the hardest time tying my bowtie until I stumbled upon this

I can't fucking do this for my life i have seen every video and can't learn

@nicolasolsonmusic5191

9 жыл бұрын

Same...

@violatione

9 жыл бұрын

I figured out. When you loop it through the hole, you have to go in the opposite direction.

@ozthewizard9683

9 жыл бұрын

Pj Maier, I've been trying since around 2PM today and I've done alot of cursing and punching things. The first key (which alot of these videos left out) is the being able to see the little hole in the back trick. I didn't find it that difficult up to that point. Then the second key is which way the loops are facing. Once you understand that it is essentially the same as tying your shoes you'll get it. When you make the loop with the first end, the loop itself should be facing the direction of whichever hand you are holding it with, and likewise, you need to push the middle of the other end through to make the second loop. I was pushing the end through and couldn't figure out why it didn't work.

@lukesargent7551

9 жыл бұрын

Pj Maier It looks easy to do, and it really is easy to do. With practice, you can do it in the dark like I can. The real problem is that it is an awkward place to be doing fine work with your hands, and that is why you have trouble with it. Just keep practicing. You'll figure it out eventually.

@dantegoat8568

7 жыл бұрын

it took me 20 videos pal. you'll get there

This video is the only reason I can get dressed for lodge lol.

@shawnmccuen6908

4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing that right now!

I don’t wear bow ties often and forget how to tie them every time. This video gets it done for me everytime. Protect this video at all cost.

Thank you. 8 videos later and yours is the one that actually helped me do it correctly

Will it work on a blue bow tie

"Bow Ties are cool"

@jameskim434

8 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@InfinityWizard99

8 жыл бұрын

+김병주 (SimpsonsForever) so is a fez

@jameskim434

8 жыл бұрын

InfinityWizard So is a stetson!

@siamabedin5807

8 жыл бұрын

Better than ties

@dantegoat8568

7 жыл бұрын

well, it is in a tuxedo

Thank you guys! You saved the night :) No one in our house could figure out how to tie my son's bow tie for his high school winter formal. THANK YOU!!!

This is by far the easiest video I've ever used for tying a bow tie. Good pace, very specific instructions, easy to follow

I don't think this guy knows what a pun is...

@NowhereMan7

4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean a metaphor? Like the animals he was using as metaphorical visual aids? Sounds like you dont know what a pun is. What about irony... Do you know what that is?

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

@@NowhereMan7 I know what an asshole is. His post is 3 fucking years old. Oooh. Sick burn.

@josephelston895

4 жыл бұрын

Any Minor World That Breaks Apart ok but he literally says “animal pun” in the video

It's funny because I'm watching this so I can tie my dates bow tie for prom

@swiftmed

3 жыл бұрын

How was prom? 🤣🤣

I watched like 4 videos before finding this one. The how you make the knot tight and ease it in is so crucial to this making sense. So many videos pull it tight 1 and done and it just did not make sense. Thank you!

I watched God knows how many of these videos, and this was the one that taught me - the elephant thing really works! Big thanks from the UK, chaps.

if no "hole in the back " it is usually down to bow tie being too small

Im having trouble putting the `elephant trunk` halfway through the hole. In fact I dont see the hole

Yes! Thanks guys! First try was awful. But I got it on the second try (without using video in background). Now all other tries are looking better and better! And 8 months later I'm back. Cause I hardly tie bow ties

I miss working in a Shop like this, and teaching how to tie bow ties & Windsor knots. Thank you.

Now I regret buying the clip on. This isn't nearly as daunting as I thought it would be.

I'm having trouble tightening the KNOT and it PISSES ME OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jacobelgart2361

10 жыл бұрын

Yea me too

@akonvict

10 жыл бұрын

Jacob Elgart I figured it out. Make sure both loops are on opposite sides of one another.

@jacobelgart2361

10 жыл бұрын

Yea i just got it too but thanks

@anderct2010

9 жыл бұрын

Jacob Elgart don't be mad at yourself ! ...just don't ever get married bro hahah

@waterhead1029

4 жыл бұрын

Did you get it yet?

The best bow tie 101 simple and sinks in. Love the ending I do that every time now, thanks a million.

This Video literally saved my life tonight. Thank you kind Sir!

And..... I got lost on step 1

I can't do it

@stelarchunk

8 жыл бұрын

yes you can just keep trying

@stelarchunk

8 жыл бұрын

yes you can just keep trying

@yaya-kq1dw

8 жыл бұрын

Yes you can just keep trying

@seththebeth

8 жыл бұрын

*insert Shia Lebouf Just do it meme*

@dr.s.p.

6 жыл бұрын

If you can't do it after this easy video then I don't know what to say!? Watch it again and then just "Do it" at the same time as watching it.

Good job guys. One of the OG’s at my church taught me how to tie a bow tie. I love it.

I watch this about every 3 to 4 months, glad it’s here to save me each time! 🤣