I have neckties. A lot of neckties. I recently asked the question, “What can I do with neckties?” on twitter and DIYscene, and got a bunch of different responses. I also hardcore looked up tie crafting for a good couple of hours. Here are the results!
Accessory Tutorials:
- Necktie Cuff: CraftStylish
- Necktie Daisy Pins: Craftzine
- Necktie Flower Power Bag: CraftStylish
- Necktie Glasses Case: CraftZine
- Necktie Scarf: CraftStylish
- Necktie Ruffle Scarf: Cut out and Keep
- Necktie Scarf: CraftZine
- Necktie School Bag: Craftbits
Home Decor Tutorials:
- Necktie Daisy Pins: Craftzine – Could also be made as magnets!
- Necktie Pillow: Carol Sews’ Blog
- Necktie Chair Seats: Tool Girl’s Blog
- Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes as part of your home decor!
- Necktie Switch Plate: Craftzine
Cat Toy Tutorials:
- Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes for your kitty’s enjoyment! Fill them with catnip!
Valentine’s Day Tutorials:
- Necktie Pin Cushion Valentines: CraftStylish – Although this tutorial doesn’t SPECIFICALLY say that ties are used, you could totally use them to make an ultra awesome heart pin cushion. Or any pin cushion for that matter!
- Necktie Valentine Pins: CraftStylish – Could also make cute magnets!
Easter Tutorials:
- Silk Tie Easter Eggs: Martha Stewart
- Silk Tie Easter Eggs: Monogram Momma’s Blog
- Silk Tie Easter Eggs: Vintage Lilac’s Blog
Halloween Tutorials:
- Necktie Snakes: Dave’s Garden – Make some necktie snakes for part of your Halloween decor!
Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:
- Artful Ties Blog: Necktie Art
- The Purse Project Blog - Be sure to use CTRL+F and type in ‘necktie,’ she has so many pictures and wonderful ideas!
- Necktie Card Holders: CraftStylish
- Necktie Bibs: CraftStylish
- Etsy Seller Glamarita makes a ton of necktie clothing
- Sewing With Neckties: Flickr Group – Tons of pics of crafts made from ties
- Necktie Project Photos on Flickr including dog collars, kid’s clothing, and a Christmas Tree Skirt from abracapocus_pocuscadabra
- Necktie Ottoman Photo on Flickr from Meg Jewell
- Necktie Hairbands Photo on Flickr from nancygamon
For even MORE ideas, type in “necktie” when using the ’search’ option on CraftStylish.com. Their ideas are ENDLESS!
As I find more sites for tie crafting, I will add them to this specific blog post. No reason to make multiple posts for the same freakin’ topic!
When I do make something with the ties, I will totally add them to this post as well. So check back!
If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!
Photo Credit: Gato Azul on flickr
Ties also make lovely skirts. When I made mine, I just cut them in half and sewed them all together. On tie got cut and made into belt loops, and a couple got made into pockets.