Raid your husband's closet for silk ties he no longer wears and create beautiful silk rose pins from them. You can also purchase them for $1.00 each at Goodwill. Wear them on a blazer, pin on a tote bag or purse, or use to embellish a pillow. The possibilities are endless!
Approximate Time: About 30 minutes
Supplies:
- silk tie
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- bar pin
- ruler
- scissors
Instructions:
- Beginning at the narrow end of the tie, begin rolling it up, adding a drop of hot glue as you roll. You will want to roll it up about 10-12 inches (that's where the ruler comes in) to create the center of the rose.
- Then begin twisting the tie, applying a little glue about every 1.5 inches, and forming it around the center. Your rose will begin to take shape.
- Once the flower appears to be the size you want it, trim off the excess leaving about 2 inches to fold to the back. This creates a nice, smooth backing.
- Glue down the portion that is folded back, then glue on your pin back. I have also used the entire tie to create a larger flower which I pinned on a pillow (see photo). As you can see, I left the pointed end sticking out from it.
By Rachel's Mom from Wilkesboro, NC
Comments
November 18, 20110 found this helpful
Love this....can't wait to make some!
Thanks, M
December 14, 20110 found this helpful
Love this. It is a great idea for old ties. Thanks for sharing.
August 30, 20130 found this helpful
That is so neat. I have been collecting ties for years. I plan to use some for chair bottoms and quilts.
