How to Make an Ascot Tie
The ascot is a type of neckwear that can be worn as a silken scarf and necktie. Men usually wear the ascot tie with tailcoat jackets. However, it can be worn by women. Ascot ties can be worn during formal events, weddings or with professional business attire, but was classically used as part of morning attire. Creating your own retro-ascot tie is not as hard as you might think. To get started, you'll need two identical neckties and a pattern template.
Things You'll Need
- 2 neckties same width and length
- Sewing machine
- Seam ripper
- Steam iron
- Fabric scissors
- Matching thread
- Silk pins
- Tailor's chalk
- Hand needle
Instructions
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Deconstruct your two ties. Remove the seams from both neckties using a seam ripper gently without snagging the silk of the ties. Remove the tags carefully on the back of the ties with scissors. Discard all other linings on the ties.
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Iron the tie pieces with a steam iron and flatten both tie shells. Lay a measuring tape on the narrow end of the shells and cut the ends to shorten the tie shell to between 42 to 45 inches.
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Lay the two silk shells on top of each other. Align the heads, tails and edges of each layer as close as possible and flatten the fabric. Pin all around the edges.
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Sew around the entire shell using the sewing machine. Leave an opening on the narrow tail and a half inch seam allowance.
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Reach inside the tie where you left the opening and turn the tie inside out. Iron the tie again and sew the final edge closed.
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Place the tie around your neck and center the tie on the back of your neck. Bring the two sides together to meet in front of your throat. Mark the two points you determine with your finger tips with pins or a tailor's chalk. This will be the center area you will pleat and stitch on your tie.
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Fold four pleats at both of the above points, and run a stitch perpendicular to each point to hold the pleats permanently.
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