So... I made a tie.

[EFV]

I've made a couple of ties earlier, and can really recommend this highly meditative pastime, especially if you live a pretty stressed out life. I'm quite aware it's not Drakes level (yet), but think it's quite a good effort. Your input and thoughts are appreciated though.

 

[callison]

Impressive. Nice work. Can I ask how you went about learning?

 

[Blackhood]

Indeed, this is very impressive. Its also something that I've been toying with doing some time. Details on the process would be much appreciated.

 

[Giacometti]

Very cool. I like the creativity and initiative.

 

[gyasih]

Nice fabric. How much did you need and how long did it take?

 

[EFV]

I've actually learned by trial and error. If you want a guide this is a pretty good one, although I don't follow it all the way through. Next tie I make I'll try to document the whole process and post it in this thread.

As for the fabrics used, it's mainly merino wool with cotton tipping (no lining).

 

[gyasih]

Great, I thought so about the guide. I was just looking at it.

 

[A.J.V]

This is really nice!

Waiting for the next one and documentation of the project...

 

[Sonny58]

Very nice! Where did you get your material?

 

[EFV]



Very nice! Where did you get your material?

Thank you! I bought it from a local shop here in Malmö, Sweden. I have been raiding da interwebz for fabrics earlier, but it's always an advatage if you can feel the quality of the cloth beforehand.

 

[Sonny58]



Thank you! I bought it from a local shop here in Malmö, Sweden. I have been raiding da interwebz for fabrics earlier, but it's always an advatage if you can feel the quality of the cloth beforehand.

Yes, I would imagine that feeling (and seeing) the material first hand would be best.

 

[junior varsity]

OT - where did you get your mannequin?

 

[inlandisland]

Nice work - keep it up and wear in good health.

 

[EFV]



OT - where did you get your mannequin?

Thank you everyone for the nice words.

I bought the mannequin from a tailor in Stockholm. They're kind of hard to come by (at least if you want a classic one with a bit of ageing) unfortunately. But if you want good looking ones that are completely new, I'd suggest Stockman.

 

[CharlesAlexander]

This is how it starts...