Tie
Projects
Recycle dad's old ties or visit a thrift store. Wash them by hand and
try some fun tie projects.
Here are several ideas when sewing with your
ties.
- You can cut ties in equal scraps, such as 3 x 3
inches on the wider end, and piece them together for a quilt or baby blanket.
- You
can place opposite ends of the ties next to each other, wide tip next
to skinner end to interlock ties. Lay flat and lay your pattern
piece down on the ties, just as you would a piece of fabric. Cut and
sew as per pattern instructions.
- Use the skinnier end of the ties and tie together one
after another. Example below.
- Hand wash your tie projects. They might fall apart in the washing
machine.


Example sewing the skinny ends together and interlocking opposite ends.
Tie Purse
11-12 ties *
*Ties will be thick so if you'd like, use the seam ripper to open the
ties and take
the lining out. This will make the project easier to work with but this
will also make a lighter weight bag. For the example below, we left the
lining in.
Cut the pointed ends off the ties. Starting at the
skinny end
measure and cut 14 1/2-15 inches long. Sew ties together one after
another until it forms one rectangle.
Trim ends so they are even if needed. With right sides together sew
two sides together and bottom of bag. Turn top edge down and pin. Sew
hem.
Add a tie for a handle by hand stitching. Or two ties one on each side.
Pointed Tie Bag
If you want a pointed end on your bag, leave the pointed ends on. When
sewing the bottom edge, turn the points inside toward the right sides
and sew along edge. When you turn your bag right sides out the pointed
ends will show. If you want a longer bag, cut the ties 18 inches or as
long as you would like.
Experiment with tote
bag or tie designs and you can make a variety of different styles and
sizes.