Dry Cleaner Pressed Cappelli Tie

[Gdot]



Uses for a spent Cappelli tie?

Silk ties make great 'tie offs' for your bedpost.

 

[Nonchalant]

Take this for what it's worth to you.

My experiment in resolving this issue was to slide a wooden dowel rod of a radius complimentary to the width of the tie inside the length of the tie blade centering the edge crease on the dowel. Then I applied an iron to the length pressing out the crease and restoring a rounded edge. I repeated the treatment a few days later after the silk had time to rest. On the particular tie I treated it responded quite well. Sorry, I don't remember the maker of the tie. Some will probably swear that this won't work with a Cappelli tie- and for all I know they may be right. But I throw it out for your collective appraisal.

 

[lee_44106]



Take this for what it's worth to you.
My experiment in resolving this issue was to slide a wooden dowel rod of a radius complimentary to the width of the tie inside the length of the tie blade centering the edge crease on the dowel. Then I applied an iron to the length pressing out the crease and restoring a rounded edge. I repeated the treatment a few days later after the silk had time to rest. On the particular tie I treated it responded quite well. Sorry, I don't remember the maker of the tie. Some will probably swear that this won't work with a Cappelli tie- and for all I know they may be right. But I throw it out for your collective appraisal.

Sounds interesting.

A FUBAR'ed Cappelli tie sounds like the right test subject.... all these claims of superior silk material and superior construction will now be truly tested.

We shall see

 

[lee_44106]



Uses for a spent Cappelli tie?

Cut it up for a pocketsquare.

Use it as a belt/sash........so sprezz

 

[rs232]

I don't see why everyone's writing off the tie. Simply unpick the slip stitch and tacks (and the rolled tips, if they're ruined too), press the whole piece of silk flat, and then resew it back together. I've done this a few times on filthy ties that needed cleaning and replacement lining.

 

[Metlin]



Try TieCrafters in NYC.
They might be able to salvage this mess

+1 on TieCrafters.

 

[HansderHund]



I don't see why everyone's writing off the tie. Simply unpick the slip stitch and tacks (and the rolled tips, if they're ruined too), press the whole piece of silk flat, and then resew it back together. I've done this a few times on filthy ties that needed cleaning and replacement lining.

I don't know what the OP's skill set is like, but I for one don't even hem my own pants, so unfortunately rebuilding a tie is beyond me. However, it would be an interesting process to see.

I will say that I'd like to learn basic sewing techniques and I've considered picking up a machine on the cheap to practice.

 

[ShayaEXQT]

I think this presents us with the opportunity for DIY thread. We'll call it "The Rebirth"

 

[marburymadison]

Tiecrafters did a fantastic job for me.

 

[jrd617]



I think this presents us with the opportunity for DIY thread. We'll call it "The Rebirth"

Paging NOBD

 

[jrd617]



Silk ties make great 'tie offs' for your bedpost.

My ex girlfriend thought they made, um, excellent vision blockers.

 

[comrade]



OJFC, just get a new tie.

Some people get attached to their ties kind of the way General MacArthur felt about his worn
out cap:



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[jrd617]

 

[ethanm]

Paging IROH

FTFY

 

[Holdfast]

There once were a few ties I was very fond of, for sentimental reasons. As they eventually got dirty, I gave them in for dry-cleaning. Each time I was very disappointed with the result, so had to throw them away anyway. Nowadays, after those early attempts, I save myself the false hope and just buy a nice new tie instead. Ties are essentially disposable items: once they get stained, bin them and treat yourself to a new one. Don't get me wrong, I hate spending money I don't need to, but with ties I think the need is there.

I suppose service like tiecrafters can theoretically clean and effectively remake your tie. But at that stage, wouldn't you just prefer a new one anyway? It's probably not even all that much more, if you take shipping into account. If it's a real sentimental favourite, it's a more understandable service though.