What do you do with neckties you wanna get rid of? An apron of course 😃
I saw this in one of the sewing groups I follow. My friend‘s husband had some ties to get rid off. Thank you MaryCAG. I was happy the ties already had a green-grey’ish theme.
I used 7 ties in all. Because they were wide, they were more than enough. Arranged the colours out and started sewing.
First, I started fitting the ties from left to right but that was a bad idea because it gave the apron an angled stretch. So I unpicked and started again, this time starting with the centre tie and working my way out.
I also used the twin needle technique for the first time. Did you know that almost all home sewing machines are able to do this? I just did, and super stoked. This means I can do pinstripes as well as cover stitches for stretch fabrics.
I sewed 5 ties first, measured the length of the apron (29” + 1” to hem) and cut off the access on top.
ps: That scissors is almost as old as me. A precious Mum hand-me-down.
Sewed the hem by hand. Then I noticed there were many gaps using the twin needle technique and it was apparent it wasn’t going to stand the test of time.
But first, I sewed the last two ties on either side to tie around the neck.
Then the decorative stitch to reinforce all the joins. Removed all labels.
Ya-dahhh!! All done 😊
I think this idea will make a great skirt and one like overalls…. Hmmm, got to look for more ties. Now I am going to put this up on Carousell and see how it fairs.
Cheers,
Sh33la
I really love this, I never would have thought of ties for a project like this, it makes so much sense because of the taper!
Me too :D
Now I have to look for more ties
I have all these ideas but not enough ties :D
So many ideas, so little materials 🤣 I know this well. Even though I have a whole cupboard bursting at the seams. It's my cupboard of shame #friends #theonewiththesecretcloset
Oh my! This is ingenious! Ties sewed together to make apron. I hope it's lightweight.
Nicely done, ma'am! 😊
Yes it is because the ties are mostly silk
Thank you @kemmyb :D
Wow this is creativity so nice 👍
Thank you @smilestitches
And it was pretty easy to do too :D
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Ah, this is so cute! ^^
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~Josie~
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Yes, it is pretty really cute :D
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Very spiffy indeed, I would never ever have thought of putting those dreaded ties to use like this, just amazing!
That made me laugh so hard
My friend was so apologetic about how ugly they were when she was handing them over hahahaha
Woott!!! Super beautiful. That was really ingenious. The colors and designs blended nicely too.
Cute right?
The colours thanks to my bestie's husband... we now know his favourites colours hahaha
STOP IT RIGHT NOW.
oh my gosh.
i'm not kidding.... you can make money off this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that came out GORGEOUS
I so want to try it!!!!!!!!!!!! but i'm afraid hahahahahahaha
i have a sewing machine but I can't do what you do!!!! hahahahahaha
can i just send you the ties and then you make me a fabulous apron???
i don't even wear aprons!!!!!! BUT I WILL IF YOU MAKE IT LOOK THIS FREAKING COOL!!!!!!!!
i love the points on the bottom and everything!
you take something SO masculine and make it SO feminine!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!
hahaha
Dreems, you can do it... I know you can :D
It is really cute right? I wish I had more ties... I had so many ideas popping in... but let's see
So spartan looking and kinda kinky hahahaha
hahahaha yes - its like sexy 50s!
and i have a skirt from a costume that my mom made that is super spartan
now i have to show you ahahahahaha
i hope i remember tomorrow! hehehe
P.S. love that the scissors came from Mum!!!!!!!!
Yes, and she'd remind us every now and then to never use her scissors to cut anything but fabric... and now I'm doing the same with the kids ;p
I feel connected to her doing this thing that she loved <33
I can see how that would connect you! i bet even saying the words makes you smile!!!! hehehehe
Your silk apron looks amazing. Has it been sold already?
It is very cute right
My SIL wanted an apron and I offered it to her, and her reply to me was to frame it up - she is so silly hahahaha
I haven't even put it up yet... I should :D
Absolutely cute!
Yeah its like a piece of art worth framing up.
You really should put it up. I am sure it would fly off the shelf in a minute.
Somehow they colors and designs work so well together.
Love it.
Talk about creative wow!
Cute eh? :D
@Kaerpediem this is beautiful!!! I’m glad you saw this in your sewing group. Honestly I’d even wear something like this as a dress, it could totally be transformed into one! It’s so so cute! It is nice that the ties already had a color theme. I really love this one, nicely done ~
When I showed it to my daughter, her eyes and her mouth went round haha
Told her if I can find ties in her favourite colours (which are right now dark and plain, she is almost 19) I'd make her one and she got so excited.
I too was thinking the bottom a full skirt :D
Thank you @crosheille
Super happy you like it <33
That’s actually what my eyes and mouth did too! 😂😂😂
I have a feeling you may be getting some order requests!! 😃😄
What a great idea and outcome! I love the bottom edge the end of ties have created in zigzag, and the different patterns of the ties together in one piece is so nice to look at. Thank you for sharing and really amazing work! :)
Whoa! That was an amazing apron. I never thought it could be possible but the outcome really looks so cool. Yes, you really sure can make a full skirt or a nice dress out of those neckties. Thank you for sharing it and God bless.
Thank you
I am looking for more neckties now :D
Hahaha. I'm trying to look for some colorful neckties too. :D
I loved it, incredible.
Thank you 😊