Surely every craftswoman has more than once wondered what can be made from old men's ties? This accessory is made from beautiful, often expensive fabrics, and is present in large quantities in the house. After all, a man is forced to buy a new tie to match the color of each suit, and clothes wear out much faster. Therefore, over the years, dozens of unnecessary items accumulate in the closet, which simply take up space.
Recently, things made by yourself have become very popular, and DIY crafts from men's ties are no exception. This is a separate type of hand-made, in which talented needlewomen quickly found their bearings. As it turns out, you can create real beauty from old accessories.
For example, you can make a tie collar with your own hands in just an hour, but it will give an office outfit or cocktail dress an exclusive look.It is enough to add original decor and a few decorations to create an exclusive tie decoration for women. In addition, from the men's accessory you can create a variety of decorations for the home and interior, products using patchwork techniques and much more.
What can be made from men's ties - DIY tie decoration for the neck
A fashionable collar made from a men's tie will suit a business, classic or casual outfit. It depends on the color and method of decorating the product. To make your own accessory, you will need:
- One button clasp.
- A few buttons.
- Pins for fixation.
- Threads to match.
- One tie.
Before starting sewing, it is recommended to wash the tie and then gently iron it. The finished decoration will be difficult to smooth out, since it is made using the frill technique. We proceed according to the following scheme:
- We pin and fasten the folds. We start the movement from the wide edge, gradually approaching the narrow part. When forming folds, you need to take into account that the collar is rounded. It doesn’t matter whether the folds are small or large.
- Using a sewing machine, we go along the inner edge of the product. You should retreat no more than one and a half centimeters from the edge. You can sew a frill in one, two or three seams.
- Remove the pins and level the product. Let's move on to decorating the collar. We place several beautiful buttons to match along one edge. They have no functional load, being a decorative element. You can decorate the collar in any way - with beads, beads, ribbons, brooches.
- Carefully sew on the button fastener. It should be as hidden as possible, not conspicuous. The product is ready.
You can make such decorations from ties with your own hands in unlimited quantities, and select a new accessory for each outfit. The exclusive appearance of the product allows it to be used together with expensive clothes and elegant suits.
What you can make from ties with your own hands - stylish brooches
Another piece of men's accessory that you can make yourself is a stylish brooch. It can be combined with different looks thanks to its unique design. To make such a bow from a tie with your own hands, you will need:
- Needles, pins, scissors and threads matching the color;
- A small chain or thread with beads;
- A few beads;
- Clasp, it can be replaced with a safety pin;
- Tie.
Using a minimum amount of materials, we will create a luxurious brooch. Step by step guide:
- We untie the tie and inspect it for snags or damage. If it is suitable for work, we send it to the wash, then iron it thoroughly. It is better to iron delicate fabric by covering it with a damp cotton cloth so that it does not get damaged in the process.
- We measure ten centimeters from the wide edge. We bend the product, maintaining an angle of forty-five degrees. If the accessory has a tag on the reverse side, carefully rip it off.
- We wrap the loop, maintaining symmetry. We fix the first element with pins. We fold the second curl in the same way, but in a different direction from the wide part.
- We sew two loops to the end with a wide thread. We use random stitches. When working on the outside, use a fine stitch. This will make the decoration look neat.
- Between two large loops we sew one smaller curl onto the same double thread.We add two more elements to create a circle.
- We use the remaining length to create several additional loops to our liking, while leaving the narrow part of the tie free.
- We fix all the loops with threads. On the wrong side, we re-stitch all the parts so that there are no loose, protruding folds or lines.
- We decorate the center of the brooch on the outside with beads. We sew them into a small oval. To prevent the middle from falling apart, we pass the thread twice through each bead. Carefully tie the end of the thread into a knot and cut it off.
- We attach a pin or a special fastener to the back of the brooch. The decoration is ready.
A beaded string or chain is an additional decoration that can be attached with a couple of stitches. You can choose other decoration options. For example, several loosely hanging beaded threads with stones at the ends. There are many options for decorating a finished tie brooch.
DIY tie pillow - patchwork of ties
The patchwork technique does not leave the pages of fashion magazines. Handicraftswomen constantly talk about it, showing photographs of masterpieces they have made with their own hands. The most important thing is that it does not require a lot of materials or expensive tools. All you need is a sewing kit and a dozen old ties to decorate the interior. In a similar way, you can create a bag, wallet, phone case and much more.
We'll look at how a pillow is made from ties in the next master class. To sew a pillow with a diameter of 48 centimeters, you will need:
- Five ties.
- Nylon tape in two colors.
- Large button.
- Calico or cotton.
- Foam rubber, synthetic winterizer or other fillers.
- Needles, threads, scissors, sewing machine.
When preparing old ties, they need to be untied and ripped apart. Then we cut each accessory at the seams, sweep it with large stitches, and get a blank. Diameter parameters may vary as ties come in different lengths. Now let's machine sew all the strips into a semicircle. Further:
- The button is wrapped in nylon tape and sewn into the center of the blank.
- Diagonally cut the strips of ties into ribbons of equal width, roll them into triangles and sew them together, slightly overlapping each other.
- We get a curly fringe. It will decorate the side of the product. We will make the back part plain, from cotton or calico.
- We fold the piece with the right sides in the style of patchwork and calico. A edging made of triangular ribbons will become the edging of the product.
- Sew the edges, leaving a small hole. We turn it inside out and fill the pillow with padding polyester. Then we sew the hole by hand.
A cute decorative piece suitable for any room. It will fill the nursery with color, decorate the sofa in the living room or become an indispensable item in the office.
DIY tie necklace - a bright decoration
A tie is an excellent material for creating designer jewelry. In addition to bracelets, brooches and collars, it can be used to make beautiful beads and necklaces. For this you need:
- Needle with thread;
- Twenty any balls or round spheres;
- Rings;
- Large size beads;
- Scissors;
- Old tie.
A silk product is best suited for the product. Its exquisite, expensive shine will add nobility and beauty to the decoration. We rip the accessory on one side, leaving a tube of material, and proceed according to the following algorithm:
- We put a ring or bead on a tie.
- In the middle we put a round piece in the shape of a ball.
- We thread the fabric through the bead again.
- Then again inside the sphere.
- We do this until we get the desired length of the product.
- Sew the ripped edge.
- We leave the ends of the product long so that they can be tied into a bow.
You can make a wide variety of bright beads for every day, or exquisite necklaces for an evening dress. It is not necessary to insert one ring between the round spheres. Products with several unusually shaped dividers will look beautiful. Here you can fantasize for your own pleasure, creating unique jewelry for yourself and loved ones.