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How to Make a Tie

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Men and boys wear ties in the office and at formal events.

A suit and tie is the international symbol of professionalism, according to Forbes. The most eye-catching suit accessory is the necktie. These iconic accessories are available in an array of different sizes, colors, patterns and materials, and can be folded several different ways to make the distinctive knot which rests under the shirt collar at the throat. You can make your own necktie to ensure a unique, personalized look.

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    Difficulty:
    Moderate

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • 1 square yard of fabric (exterior material)
    • 1.75 yards of wool (interlining material)
    • Tie pattern
    • Scissors or a rotary cutter
    • Silk pins
    • Ruler
    • Fabric pencil
    • Thread and needle
      • 1

        Spread your material, including the wool interlining, out on a flat surface and smooth out any wrinkles with your hands.

      • 2

        Place your tie patterns on top of the material.

      • 3

        Trace the patterns onto the material using a fabric pen.

      • 4

        Cut out the patterns using scissors or a rotary cutter at a 45-degree angle.

      • 5

        Iron the material using the proper heat setting on the iron depending on the type of material you are using to make the tie.

      • 6

        Place the material back onto a flat surface.

      • 7

        Draw the tipping lines according to the tie pattern on the backside of the fabric with a fabric pen.

      • 8

        Sew the bottom edge of the tie so that the right side of the tipping faces the right side of the main part of the tie.

      • 9

        Sew the first tipping line, closest to the edge of the fabric on both sides of the bottom triangle. Continue to sew the inside corners.

      • 10

        Turn the top and bottom ends inside out and sew the three main pieces of material together.

      • 11

        Lay the wool interlining inside the tie, lining the edges up for a flush fit.

      • 12

        Fold the tie material into the centerline, and fold again to the centerline to achieve the correct 3 1/2-inch width measurement for the tie. Overlap the centerline slightly to ensure the correct width.

      • 13

        Secure the fold with silk pins.

      • 14

        Sew the tie and remove the silk pins as you progress.

      • 15

        Sew the tie closed using a hidden or saddle stitch.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Most ties are made out of silk material which is easier to work with than other types of material.

    • The standard size tie is 57 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide.

    • Cut out triangle shapes from cardboard to help you form the bottom of the tie.

    • It takes approximately two hours to make a tie. You should constantly stop and check the balance and detail in the tie to ensure perfection.

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    Comments

    • Smitz Jan 16, 2008
      could u show a picture of how the inside of the tie should look when you are sewing on the facing and where the sewing lines should be? i got a little confused with the instructions and when looking at other ties

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