Do-It-Yourself: Timo Weiland
Think bow ties are just for guys? Designer Timo Weiland adds some girlish charm to the classic men's accessory. Learn how to do it yourself, or click here to win the exact one featured in Teen Vogue!
1/6Actress Annabelle Dexter-Jones, with designing duo Timo Weiland (left) and Alan Eckstein, models the bow tie-and-chain necklace they made.
2/6chambray bow tie (we used one from American Apparel) Seam ripper 1 large and 1 medium gold chain 1 small brass chain Straight pins Needle-nose pliers Brass jump ring Lobster hook Needle and light-blue thread
3/6REMOVE STRAP FROM BOW TIE with seam ripper. Attach the chains to the bow with pins to get desired effect.
4/6ATTACH JUMP RING and LOBSTER HOOK TO THE CHAIN that fastens behind the neck. Sew the chains in place.
5/6UNPIN THE CHAINS and USE PLIERS TO SHORTEN them to preferred length. Then open the jump ring with the pliers.
6/6Enjoy your new customized bow tie!
