How to Make Your Own Ties

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By Mandi Rogier
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With a plethora of tie options crowding department store shelves, making your own may not be a necessary skill--but it can certainly be enjoyable. Handmade ties can make excellent gifts, and can be crafted to perfectly match a favorite suit or shirt.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Tie pattern Silk fabric Matching thread Tie interfacing Tailor's chalk Scissors Sewing machine Needle

Step 1

Select a pattern. Making a tie requires a professional pattern for nice results. You can find some excellent tie patterns in the Resources section (see below).
Step 2

Cut the fabric according to the pattern. Be sure that the fabric is cut on the bias. When you pull on the fabric, width-wise, it should stretch slightly, but when pulled diagonally it should not stretch.
Step 3

Mark the tie according to the pattern with tailor's chalk to indicate where the tie interfacing will go.
Step 4

Sew the rest of the tie by following the pattern. Insert the tie interfacing very carefully into the fabric just before folding the sides.
Step 5

Fold the sides in and stitch loosely with an even slipstitch.