Comments on: How to make men’s ties

By: Deanna

Deanna — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:00:14 +0000

I tried the inside out method this week, and that is dandy. I cut the sa's 1/2 the width of the tie, minus 1/8". Then I lined up the edge of the padding layer with the edge of the face fabric and hand stitched up the middle. You just have to stop short of the tip lining so that you can tuck the padding inside when it is turned right side out. Here's the link to photos. Thanks for the tip Kathleen!

By: Lisa DOWNTOWN JOEY

Lisa DOWNTOWN JOEY — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:42:52 +0000

speaking of ties:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121253690573743197.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

With friendship,
Lisa

By: Karen Minturn Brown

Karen Minturn Brown — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:16:05 +0000

Note that Kathleen is saying that in a “production” environment, a tie would not likely be sewn from the outside. The website noted is talking about a custom tie. Different animals.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:59:40 +0000

Be careful about posting a copyrighted image. Maybe David gave you permission but reading your post here it sounds like you are slamming his technique. I would think he’d get a little miffed at that.

I appreciate your concern.

The law is clear on the matter. One is permitted *limited* use of copyrighted material for the purposes of “critical review”, provided they’ve cited the source. Were this not the case, entire books could never have been written either disagreeing with previously published material nor expanding upon it.

As a practical matter, the balance is positive. His page rank will increase, he’ll get more traffic and hopefully more customers who want quality hand-made ties.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:43:53 +0000

By: Tracy Holzman

Tracy Holzman — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:08:53 +0000

I had the opportunity to speak to the owner of Cosair Neckwear ties last week. One of the largest of the U.S. tie manufacturers. I was surprised to learn that the factory was a casualty of Katrina! All of the special folding machinery was under water for two weeks and ruined along with all the fabric. Nothing was saved. The owner Glenn is a resource and was very nice to me, and still does production ties in Thailand. His name and phone number are on the website I was saddened to learn of another victim of the Katrina disaster.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:26:28 +0000

Perfect timing! My husband was just telling me two days ago he wanted me to make him a tie. Now to find the time….

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:00:13 +0000

This looks like an interesting project. I may try and make myself a tie when I find the time.

By: LisaB

LisaB — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:20:54 +0000

Thanks for the post! I’m saving it for the next time I get around to making ties. I really appreciate your sharing this with us.

The buttonholes on your father’s tie are a new idea to me. Interesting.