[header] How to make a schoolgirl bow tie [title] Lay fabric on flat surface and take measurements. [step] You want to lay the fabric, face down (the shiny or more decorative side should be laying face down on the surface). [title] Draw the bow outline with your pencil. 
[step] Measurements could be custom to accommodate your style, neck size or you could use the standard measurements of 30 centimeter (11. 8 in) for the length and 21 centimeter (8.3 in) for the width.