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Oooh, I’m developing a serious necktie-collecting problem. Can’t walk out of Goodwill without another handful. (And the women at the checkout always give me this cautious sidelong glance: “What’s her deal?”
But the fabrics are so gorgeous! And there’s something about having just the little bit that covers the tie – limitation seems to breed creativity.
I was at Trillium Artisans last night, and saw Lacey Bronson’s beautiful necktie wallets and clutches. Swoon. Clearly I need some more neckties.
I also love the idea that, as conservative as menswear seems to be, the necktie is one tiny window into a guy’s personality. (Although, with workplaces changing, neckties are fast becoming an endangered species. Which is good news for thrifters.)
Anyway, I completely forgot to mention that I had this necktie place setting project in CraftStylish’s most recent Restyle magazine. It’s still on my local Jo-Ann newsstand, and you can also get them online. I had blast making these!
Tons of cool things in this issue – check it out!
I saw this magazine at B&N when I was allowed to get two magazines. (Isn’t my allowance cute?) And this magazine is seriously fab. I love craftstylish, anyway. But it seemed to be predominantly sewing this time, and I’m less yarn and fabric than I am paper, so I selected two different magazines. I was tempted to beg for this one, because I don’t want it to go away! Tell me it’s not going to go away!
I saw this magazine at B&N when I was allowed to get two magazines. (Isn’t my allowance cute?) And this magazine is seriously fab. I love craftstylish, anyway. But it seemed to be predominantly sewing this time, and I’m less yarn and fabric than I am paper, so I selected two different magazines. I was tempted to beg for this one, because I don’t want it to go away! Tell me it’s not going to go away!
The necktie placesetting is breathtaking!!
The necktie placesetting is breathtaking!!
Hiya,
thought I’d share a skirt pattern that was fashionable in England during the war. Just unpick your ties and sew them together lenghtwise; small ends all at one end, large at the other. You’ll end up with a gorgeous fluted skirt – just needs a zip and waistband. I’ve been planning to make one myself for ages, but haven’t got around to it.
Also, if you want giggle check out Jeffrey Vallance’s Cultural Ties from 1979. He sent out neckties to World leaders, royalty and presidents, many of whom sent him one back. The letters are a hoot, but the ties, oh the ties, there are some real doozies in the collection.
rockpool candy
Hiya,
thought I’d share a skirt pattern that was fashionable in England during the war. Just unpick your ties and sew them together lenghtwise; small ends all at one end, large at the other. You’ll end up with a gorgeous fluted skirt – just needs a zip and waistband. I’ve been planning to make one myself for ages, but haven’t got around to it.
Also, if you want giggle check out Jeffrey Vallance’s Cultural Ties from 1979. He sent out neckties to World leaders, royalty and presidents, many of whom sent him one back. The letters are a hoot, but the ties, oh the ties, there are some real doozies in the collection.
rockpool candy
Love the top tie, and your place settings are gorgeous! You are one clever crafter.
Love the top tie, and your place settings are gorgeous! You are one clever crafter.
Have you ever seen the Martha Stewart when they made Easter Eggs from neckties? It seemed super easy and the ties made beautiful prints. Check it out!
Have you ever seen the Martha Stewart when they made Easter Eggs from neckties? It seemed super easy and the ties made beautiful prints. Check it out!