Necktie bag- this is so cool!

[solferino]

Paisley Necktie Schoolbag

The same instructions are up on another site, but I like this one because it has the pictures to go along with the instructions. The other page has the instructions and image references, then all of the pictures below. It's too confusing to go back and forth.

I digress....

She didn't specify the exact number of ties needed, from the pictures, it appears to be about 15 all together. Our Salvation Army store usually has them for about a buck apiece. I've got a few collected already, but nowhere near enough. Finding the project is incentive to go get some more though! It looks like a really neat finished bag.

 

[lewdyan1]

My niece loves to make cool bags. Please post a picture or a link, it sounds like it's really different!

 

[solferino]

My niece loves to make cool bags. Please post a picture or a link, it sounds like it's really different!

I did, but it's misleading because it's just an underlined title, I should have been more clear. Doh!

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=45985.0;topicseen

 

[outlander]

VERY cool! Thanks for sharing the link. I have actually been saving neckties (yeah, I'm a saver!) for some yet undetermined project. Maybe this is it!
I hope if anyone makes this bag they will post it!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

They are very simple to make! You can also find lots of old ties on EBAY! I got loads at an auction for 3$ (A HUGE BOX) and I sold them on Ebay for some good money!! So check out there!!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

I've also seen the necktie Skirt done and that looks ADORABLE!!!!!

 

[outlander]

I've also seen the necktie Skirt done and that looks ADORABLE!!!!!

Do you have a link? That sounds cool!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

How to make a necktie skirt
Here is how to make a necktie skirt....aren't you glad you asked? Start with about 15 ties for a 29 or 30-inch waist. Set one aside for the waistband. Cut each tie about 16 inches long for a not-too-short mini skirt. IMPORTANT: locate and draw up the basting thread used in the construction of the tie to sew the back seam. Seal off this thread by stitching across the top of each tie about 1/4 inch from the top cut edge. Arrange the ties to please. Stitch them together starting at the bottom with a solid bartack then use a decorative triple zigzag. I use the #7 stitch on my Bernina Artista, finish the top with another bartack. Join fourteen ties together, checking for fit. Add a 9-inch skirt zipper between the last two ties (zipper goes in back.) Stitch up the seam below the zipper, finishing with a bartack. Topstitch around the entire top unfinished edge of the skirt. The last tie is for your waistband. Baste first, then topstitch the front long edge. Fold the tie over to the inside and handstitch. Tie the ends of the tie into a modified windsor knot to cover the zipper in back. DONE.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=4773.10

Another set of pictures and tutorial!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

 

[outlander]

I officially need more neckties!
Thanks Michelle!

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

No problem! A person that cannot for the life of them figure out the ZIPPER OR just wants to make this skirt easier can just a piece of strtchy spandex/lycra material as the top part of the skirt (that way no zipper and more of a Small/Mediu/Large sizing) and attach the ties to the bottom portion.

OR if you really want to make an attempt at the zipper, check out This FALLS issue of ADORN magazine! It has a fabulous article on working with zippers!

Enjoy!