Create something with neck ties
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Bridgette
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My father recently passed away and I have all of his ties. I can't bare to part with them. I would love some suggestions on what I could do with them.
11 answers
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You can make a quilt or pillow with the ties. Do a search for quilt from ties to get some ideas. I've made "memory" pillows for clients before. I open up the ties, gently wash by hand and when they are dry press them. I've had the best success sewing the tie fabric on to a sturdy fabric like muslin or an existing pillowcase cut to the size you want your pillow.
Mary Insana
on Jan 04, 2014
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That is a great idea. Thank you so much! I never thought about opening the ties up.
Bridgette
on Jan 04, 2014
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As Mary said you can make a quilt and you could also add pictures of him on the quilt including any where he is wearing one of the ties that are in the quilt
Maureen C
on Jan 05, 2014
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Several years ago, I sewed neckties on pieces of muslin and made a tailored vest. I'm not sure if I still have it but if I do, I'll pass along a photo!
Cher @ Designs By Studio C
on Jan 05, 2014
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A Christmas Tree skirt would be something you could hand down...make sure to embroidery his name and birth/death dates on anything you make.
Lynn Lanier
on Jan 05, 2014
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I was at a craft show before the holidays, and a woman there had made large flower brooches out of neckties. I don't know how she did it, but maybe an internet search would give you directions.
Emma Taylor
on Jan 05, 2014
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I have seen beautiful Christmas tree skirts made from ties. I'm sure you can google directions.
Susan Faulkner
on Jan 05, 2014
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I saw on home talk, or pin it that some one had made a wreath with old ties. Char B YELM, WA
Charlotte Belange
on Jan 06, 2014
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I seen where some one made Chtistmas tree skirts out of old or unused ties.
Gina Allen
on Jan 06, 2014
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I too think a memory quilt would be wonderful. I'd cut a square from each tie and make a pattern to complete the quilt.
Carrie
on Jan 06, 2014
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I viewed a tie sew in pleats and worn as a scarf over a blouse....like wearing a tie but more classy...Lady wore it when she wore her work suit....looked very cool..If you google...you might be able to find it....Good luck..
Iris Nieves
on Jan 08, 2014
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