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December 6, 2011

A family member recently died and left quite a few men's neckties behind. We are looking for a craft or something that can be made from them for his four children. (Please don't suggest the necktie skirts, that idea didn't fly). Maybe something like a picture frame, wreath, or something to hang. Any ideas? This would be for an adult male and 3 older teen girls.

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By mom-from-missouri from Plattsburg, MO

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December 6, 20110 found this helpful

On ehow.com there are instructions for how to make a necktie wreath or even a necktie quilt. Sounds fun! Hope this helps.

 
December 7, 20110 found this helpful

I am sure that you will find lots of ideas. You can use old picture frames, and wrap and glue the ties around. You may have to end up 'gluing' the backing to the frame as the fabric will prevent it from closing properly. You would then leave the top open, so the photo can be slid down from the top.

You can make bed or couch pillow covers from the tie fabric. Several ties can be sewn together to make a hanging earring holder. The person then just pins the earrings through the fabric.

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There are multiple things I can think of that I would love to have made from ties, and hope you find lots of ideas, and hoping that the family loves them very much!

 

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December 7, 20110 found this helpful

I posted a craft on Thrifty Fun showing how to make silk tie rose pins from men's ties. Here's the link and a photo: www.thriftyfun.com/tf77898661.tip.html

 
 

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December 7, 20110 found this helpful

There is a really cool necktie wreath that someone posted here about three years ago and it doesn't need to be used simply for Christmas or only to hang on the front door. I can't find the instructions for it now but I know it's somewhere in the ThriftyFun archives.

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Maybe someone else remembers it and knows how to find it? Contact ThriftyFun through their contact button and they should know how to find the original instruction link for it.

 
 
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September 16, 2012

I was wondering if you wash the men's ties before cutting and sewing them together? If so, do you use hot or cool water and do you put them in the dryer? What other process would you go through before cutting them into strips or what ever design you choose?

By Carol F. from Mesa, AZ

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September 16, 20120 found this helpful

I would go by if they had been cleaned and never worn again. Many years ago my late aunt made a gorgeous quilt out of men's ties. I don't know if she washed them or not, but I know if she did, it was by hand and at that time she didn't have a dryer. She also ironed them.

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All she used was the wide front part of the tie and in the sewing process she laid one tie one way, and then the one beside it she laid that one so that the wide part of it was next to the narrowest part of the first tie, that way she kept the shape of the quilt in a square shape, when she got the quilt the size she wanted it, she feather stitched around each piece in varigated colored thread. For the backing she used red satin fabric.

 
September 17, 20120 found this helpful

I make tie skirts from ties that people give me, and ties that I buy in thrift stores. Since I don't know how clean they are, I hand wash them in detergent and warm water by soaking them in small batches for a half hour in a basin, then rinsing until the water is clear.

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I usually fill the basin for rinsing and empty it about 3 times. Then I take the dripping wet ties and finger smooth them and drape them over something where they can drip and air dry. The horizontal grab bar in my tub works well for this. When dry, I press with a press cloth if needed, then sew. Most of the time, the weight of the water pulls then smooth enough, especially if there is polyester in the fabric. Have completed 12 skirts to date, some to wear and some for gifts. Hope this helps.

 
September 24, 20120 found this helpful

Always check the fiber content of the tie; some are silk some polyester, etc. wash in cold if possible and line dry. some fabrics may stretch when washed. Good luck!

 
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March 20, 2005

When I visited Texas last year I saw a antique chair and the seat had been redone by weaving vintage men's neckties for the seat. I would love the have the directions for doing this. Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me with this craft information.

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By suzi homemaker (Guest Post)
March 21, 20050 found this helpful

This is probably just conicidence, but I live in Copperas Cove, Texas and we have a little coffee shop in town and they have a chair with the seat weaved in neckties!! They have mismatched chairs and tables, and large grapevine hanging from the ceiling. It's a really cute place!

 
March 22, 20050 found this helpful

That is so so cute....can't wait to try !

 
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June 9, 2012

What can I make or do with lots of men's ties that I have?

By GL Langston

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June 9, 20120 found this helpful

Many years ago one of my aunts made a gorgeous quilt out of a bunch of husband's ties. she used the basic shape of the tie and after she sewed them together she hand feather stitched around them, then she used red satin for the backing and used an old blanket for the middle part.

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I have also seen pictures of skirts made out of ties. I have also heard about vests and purses/tote bags.

 
June 12, 20120 found this helpful

I saw a picture of a Christmas wreath made from ties having red designs in them. The ties were wrapped around a styrofoam form with the pointed ends on the outside edge. It was very pretty. I have not made one. It's on my list to get to someday.

 
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August 27, 2011

Any ideas on how to make a name badge holder from a man's necktie?

By Carol O.

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August 28, 20110 found this helpful

Check youtube or ehow website.

 

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August 31, 20110 found this helpful

Not sure how the tie would be used but if it is worn like a tie try adding a clear plastic piece to the front by machine stitching and then leaving the top open for the badge.
Good luck!

 
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March 27, 2011

I recently saw at a craft fair flowers (maybe roses) made using neckties. It looked like it had been folded and wrapped around itself several times, and the two pointed ends stuck out to the side. Anyone have any advice how to make this?

By Christine from Busan, SK

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March 29, 20110 found this helpful

I googled craft of making flowers from men's ties, and found several sites. There is a good video at www.metcalf.com/make_a_flower_from_a_tie_or_ribbon_its_easy/

 

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April 2, 20110 found this helpful

Check out the book "My Daddy's ties" it has great creative craft ideas...

 
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November 5, 2010

I saw a Xmas tree skirt made from silk ties on Facebook. It was posted by Paula Dean. I sure would like to find a pattern for it.

By Irene

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November 5, 20100 found this helpful

I don't know if this is what you are looking for but I found this.
www.thriftyfun.com/tf26914151.tip.html

 

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November 10, 20100 found this helpful

www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=necktie...

I found this by putting in neck tie tree skirt. Good luck!!

 
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May 8, 2017

How do I make a necktie picture frame?


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March 1, 2016

Can somebody tell me how to make the ruffled tie scarves using 2-3 ties each?


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August 24, 2013

Did you remove the lining? And how long is the tie in the front, from the outer metal ring?

By Joann from Minoa, NY

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December 15, 2011

This is a page about making a quilt with neckties. Making a necktie quilt is a great way to reuse old ties. Using neckties from someone special will make the quilt a cherished keepsake.

Necktie keepsake quilt.

September 9, 2019

One fun recycled neck tie craft is featured on this page. Learn how to make an upcycled tie necklace.

Upcycled Tie Necklace - creator wearing the tie necklace

December 1, 2011

This is a page about making a pillowcase using neckties. Neckties are easily available in either secondhand stores or in your own closet. This can be a great way to reuse sentimental garments as a beautiful keepsake.

Neckties Tied to a Wooden Dowel

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March 27, 2011

I am looking for ideas with using neckties. Making angels, etc.

 
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November 5, 2010

I am looking for uses for men's ties.

 
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February 4, 2010

Does anyone have any craft ideas and instructions for reusing or recycling silk ties?

 
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December 24, 2009

Craft tips using old neck ties from the ThriftyFun community. Just a caution for all those gorgeous and lovely ties, be sure whatever you make uses ties with the same washing instructions.

 
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