and use the hot glue gun to attach the Velcro to the ribbon. Glue the ribbon to the back of the wooden bow tie. Iron a small strip of fabric in half, hiding the two raw edges in the back.

Another option is to upcycle a tie to give your lampshade a fresh look, using Velcro or double-sided tape for adhesive. This looks best with the skinny part of the tie because it's the same length ...