The Classic Bow, left

You are going to make a knot out of two ends of the sash. Fold each end in long loops. Criss-cross the loops, and pull one over-and-under the other, maintaining the loops. From the base of this slip-tie, bring one loop around the other and pull through the center hole of what will be a knot. Keep knot loose, and even out the bow, to have two equal sides, with long sash ends. When done, tighten a bit, but not too much, so the center knot of the bow remains neat and unpuckered. Voila!

The Draped Sash, right

Double over the sash. Wrap around your waist. Take the two loose ends of the…