The Handy Bowtie
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Bowtie-styled shoelace connecting system
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Other Fashion Accessories
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial
9-gram print that saves the hassle of tying your shoes!
The Handy Bowtie uses a twist lock mechanism to connect the two laces and ensure that it won't get disconnected while using it
Ways to use
Quick connect: Uses your existing shoelaces (or 3mm paracord if you don't want to cut up your laces) and it provides solid tension just like a shoeknot
Slip-in: Uses 3mm elastic cord that allows for some stretch in the shoe, which you can slide your foot into with ease
Print instructions
3 walls, 15% infill
Print in PETG for element protection
Scale up the model if you wish to accommodate thicker laces
Assembly
Lace up the shoes with your preferred type of lace
Slide the parts into each end of the loose thread
Tie an overhand knot at each of the loose threads where you want the bowtie pieces to be (getting the right fit can take a few tries, so make sure that it is before cutting)
Cut the extras and only leave a bit to spare (don't cut flush with the knots so that the extras act like a spring inside the bowtie, therefore locking it up)
Pull the overhand knots so that they fit snugly inside the bowtie pieces
Push the bowtie pieces in, twist clockwise, release, and start using