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Title: Silk Ties
Post by: fajita on October 17, 2017, 23:17:33 PM: I've been given a stash of silk ties.

I've deconstructed them.

So now I have some silk material.

First thought was to do them in a tie shaped circular/spoke pattern, but I'm not keen. I think I might have decided to use them as 'material', rather than 'ties'. So now Looking for a project.

Watch this space!
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: UttaRetch on October 18, 2017, 08:13:45 AM: Lots of ideas here (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=upcycle+old+neckties&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwir1-eXz_nWAhXC0RoKHRVmD_8Q_AUICygC&biw=1280&bih=672).
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Sandra on October 18, 2017, 08:20:00 AM: There are some lovely colours amongst them, Fajita.

Love the fit and flare little dress in shades of dark blue on the link UR put up.

Sandra.
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Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: BrendaP on October 18, 2017, 10:08:57 AM: Gosh! there's a lot of ideas there. :snip: :snip:
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Tamnymore on October 18, 2017, 10:15:31 AM: Wow yes you can do a lot with these! I've never deconstructed silk ties but I have come across a fair bit of silk twill clearly intended for ties at the Adamley silk mill sale which they hold near Macclesfield once a year. I have a plan to make some sort of technicolour dream coat with the pieces. Perhaps you could do the same, Fajita!
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Kenora on October 18, 2017, 11:13:58 AM: I too have a collection of silk ties. Unfortunately they're still residing in DH's wardrobe. :S He never uses them - perhaps he wouldn't notice if they went missing. :devil:
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Efemera on October 18, 2017, 11:17:59 AM: Loving the footstool..
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Tamnymore on October 18, 2017, 11:35:58 AM: Good plan, Kenora. He might not notice if they went missing, however he might notice if you started wearing them!
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: LeilaMay on October 19, 2017, 14:57:43 PM: There are a couple of amazing quilts! And a nice small handbag I liked. :)
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: UttaRetch on October 19, 2017, 16:33:29 PM: (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/af/6e/b0/af6eb0037ca61f78cf356906128c48da.jpg)

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Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Ellabella on October 19, 2017, 17:01:48 PM: Quote from: UttaRetch on October 19, 2017, 16:33:29 PM
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Is that you Utta? ;) ;)
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: UttaRetch on October 19, 2017, 19:46:16 PM: I couldn't resist and this called to mind a discussion on modifying straight jeans when the bell bottom trend arrived in the 70's.
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: maliw on October 21, 2017, 10:10:07 AM: I've just had a look at the link UR, some great ideas. Charity shop visit anyone???
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Sheilago on October 23, 2017, 10:36:06 AM: Loved the Christmas wreaths, but I have ENOUGH Christmas decorations
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Iminei on October 23, 2017, 11:58:28 AM: Saw some lovely silk ties in a WB charity yesterday ... was seriously thinking about sending you a parcel Fajita!!!
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Goth Gardiner on October 23, 2017, 14:48:00 PM: Years ago m made a patchwork cushion out of charity shop Ties, using the wrong side of some of them to get a bit of texture.
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: fajita on October 23, 2017, 19:33:10 PM: That would have been great, IMI.

The ties I have are a variety of silks. Some so fine, like tissue paper. Some a nice robust twill. And some loosely woven.

I have had a play, discovered that when cutting pieces then the cut pieces cand shrink and distort, made for a bit of waste age. Should have perhaps used a sew on fusible.

So far, this is what I've made. It's a bit of a mess, but if I back it and border it and wad it, it could be the start of something.
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: Kenora on October 23, 2017, 21:52:55 PM: It looks good. <3 Love the fabric in the 4 corners.
Title: Re: Silk Ties
Post by: fajita on October 27, 2017, 22:17:36 PM: Still on post-op dog watch duty. He has a huge scar, so have to make sure he doesn't damage himself. So whilst sat here wat.ching him sleep, I fiddled with silky bits again. This is today's offering.