How to knot a bow tie?
1.Start with end in right hand, extending 1.5 inch below that in left hand.
2. Cross longer end over shorter and pass up through loop.
3. Form front loop of bow by doubling up shorter end (hanging) end placing across collar points.
4. Hold this front loop with thumb and forefinger of right hand. Drop long end down over front.
5. Place left forefinger pointing up on bottom half of hanging part. Pass up behind front loop and...
6. Poke resulting loop though knot behind front loop (see illustration). Even ends and tighten