Pretty colors though!
And have you seen what goes on on the back of ties - all those fabulous co-ordinating fabrics. Gorgeous!
And layers. Let me tell you about the layers - there was the outer silk, a thicker, shaped, bias cut, woven interfacing (wool I think), and a silk-organza partial lining. Phew!
Anyway, this isn't a blog about menswear . . . . . . so after following a number of links this is the result!
Some very respectable 7cm wide ties. Much more 'in' I think you will agree!
And I managed to keep the makers' label to use as the tie stays/keepers - to stop the two ends flapping around willy-nilly . . . .
Not bad eh?!
'Hold on a sec', I hear you shout - 'what happened to the green number?' Well, unfortunately I got a little scissor happy, cut it too narrowly and it now resides in that great fabric shop in the sky. I don't think the owner will notice, do you?!
All in all, it was a quickish sewing job. Probably about one hour per tie. Measuring, trimming and hand-sewing. I am quite pleased with how they turned out!
How about you - do you like sewing for others?
I only like sewing for others as a gift. Deadlines and expectations take all the fun out of sewing, at least for me.
ReplyDeleteThe ties look great. As for the green one, there has to be a learning curve...
Oh yes, deadlines and expectations - I hear you!
DeleteI think that I am going to plead ignorance with the green tie. What green tie? See, that was easy!!!
LOL! Pleading ignorance is perfect!
DeleteYour tie makeovers look great and 3 out 4 now wearable ties is pretty good. I often sew for othes and usually enjoy it as long as I make sure I also sew items for myself.
ReplyDeleteHi, I just joined as a follower - I think you are in the sew your won wardrobe for a year challenge, so hello.
ReplyDeleteLove the ties, great job fixing. But to answer your question,do I like sewing for others? A big NO. I hate the unrealistic expectations, that because you can sew its a simple little whizz up for you, I hate sewing under pressure, and I also don't have enough time to sew for myself. Of course, sometimes I do things for my husband, but he really respects my "me" sewing time.
Lovely job on the ties. They look perfect. And I didn't see the green one either.
ReplyDeleteI sew for others and it is a PITA at times. Fit in particular. I can get what they want but fitting over the miles is very hard. I am getting out of it due to that.
Yes to deadlines, expectations...and not having a body available to fit! The Selfish Seamstress is oh so right.....
ReplyDeleteForgot to add that your ties are a lovely success! I love refashioning ties...for myself, of course ;)
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