This Father's Day, instead of buying Dad another tie, make one for him. Our crafts expert, Kendra Smoot, shows you how in this step-by-step video.
Supplies:
Template
Paper scissors, fabric scissors
Scotch tape
1 yard patterned fabric
Needle and matching thread
1 yard lightweight interfacing
Knitting needle
To make the tie in our video:
1. Print out template pages; there are 19 pages in total; the links are below the instructions. Use the key to assemble, then tape together. Be sure to tape pieces together at page borders and also on pattern pieces. Cut out.
2. Pin pattern to wrong side of fabric. Cut out.
3. Pin interfacing patter piece to interfacing and cut out.
4. Pin and sew tipping to tie ends. Trim excess fabric at corners and turn inside out using a knitting needle.
5. Sew together large, middle, and small ends. Press joining seams out.
6. Lay interfacing down, making sure tips are snug at both ends, fuse with iron, following package instructions.
7. First fold the outer edges of tie towards the centerline, then fold again. Press. Edges should overlap slightly.
8. Stitch down entire length of tie with an even ladder stitch.
Downloadable template pages (don't be daunted by how many pages there are -- this is a super easy craft, we promise).
Entire Tie Pattern
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
Page 18
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Crafts With Kendra: Father's Day Tie
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Dale,6-10-2010, 6:40AM
Oh my gosh, yes, don't spend any money on Dad.....especially if he's a real father who actually spends quality time with his kids and had the decency to stay married to their mother for X number of years and raised you to think for yourself and stay out of trouble.
Next year, let's make mom a dress out of newspaper and see how that flies.
I'll admit to not reading this article....it was the whole idea that was laughable to me.
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shushu231,6-10-2010, 11:15AM
How did it ever come to be that Dad's get a stupid tie for Father's Day, while Mom's get jewelry, flowers etc.....Dad's get ripped off. I'm not talking about absent Fathers,My boyfriend thinks the same with me. He is eight years older than me, lol. We met online at agelesscupi d. c om a nice and free place for younger women and older men, or older women and younger men, to interact with each other. Maybe you wanna check out or tell your friends.
sfcat,6-10-2010, 12:08PM
Actually, given the cost of the materials, you could definitely buy a tie for less. But I think it's the thought of it being hand made that's supposed to make it special.
Sienna,6-08-2011, 2:16PM
You're buying material and spending time making it. I think it's pretty valuable.
Garion,6-10-2010, 6:43AM
Your Pattern Links are broken
patttern 6 is actually 7 and pattern 10 syntax is incorrect to link to pattern.
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Patrick,6-10-2010, 7:07AM
Mom is getting a dust buster next year for Mother's day.
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Patrick,6-10-2010, 7:20AM
I'll see if I can find a broken one that I can fix up.
Judy,6-10-2010, 7:27AM
This video Http://www.artsandcraftssecrets.com is a nice little video showing how to make something for your Dad which is always nicer and from the heart.
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Dorothy,6-10-2010, 7:58AM
What is tipping?
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Gail,6-10-2010, 8:27AM
I think the tie is a great idea and my husband would be proud to wear it if my daughter and I made it for him.
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doshye,6-10-2010, 8:02AM
Not just another tie but a tie made by a loved one or young girl (with limited funds) and a love for dad. Sad is a father who would not treasure such a gift.
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Erin,6-10-2010, 8:33AM
The link for pg 10 is broken.
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Joe,6-10-2010, 8:33AM
My children have already given me the gift I needed. I have been out of work for most of 19 months in the lovely state of Louisiana, not my choice of state, in any way. I am a Yankee thru and thru.
My children live here and I have a roof thanks to them.
I have been renting a house from my son. Due to people cannot live on unemployment no matter what people who have never been there say, I have not been able to pay rent for all but 7 of those months. Had it not been for my children's sacrifice good old Dad would have been just another man on the street.
I give thanks to having children who have given me an opportunity to keep my head out of the rain. Family!
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Tammy,6-10-2010, 11:04AM
Thats the sweetest thing ever! God Bless you and them!
bill,6-10-2010, 8:54AM
Hey just like transmission repair in 10 easy steps. Do it yourself. Step one; 1. remove engine. 18 pages of instructions to make a tie? Yikes
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Joe Durbin,6-10-2010, 8:45AM
For any who will make a negative comment on my thanking my children
for helping me through the tough economic times and being unemployed,
try living in the south, where in interviews your told you may not get
along with people because you have an accent. Try listening to racism
and reverse racist questions in interviews. Try sitting there while
someone asks if you can read.
I have been involved in industry for most of my life and most of it in
procurement or materials management. I might as well have been
working at Mickey Dees because no one wants you when you are over 50.
The main hardware companies, the fast foods none of them want you
because they know you know you are able to do better and would rather you be retired before they spend their $7.00 per hour on you.
The prejudice of being out right asked how old your are, are you
married, do you have children. These questions are allowed these
days, as well as many job sites though they say answering questions
on race and gender are voluntary, the site will not complete the
application without these and your date of birth answered.
I again thank my children because our society is throwing away people
over 50.
Is it a wander why things are as they are today?
Sorry for going on, but I wish I could do for my father who is 82,
what my children are now doing for me at 54.
Thank God! Another forgotten part of our society where money and profit always come first.
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Laura,6-10-2010, 10:22AM
Template does not fit on 8x11 paper. Please email me the template so I can make the tie. THANKS!!
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Connie,6-10-2010, 9:16AM
I am having trouble printing the pattern. Any ideas? I tried to print page one and nothing is on the page? Help! Thanks!
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Juliann,6-10-2010, 9:39AM
How did it ever come to be that Dad's get a stupid tie for Father's Day, while Mom's get jewelry, flowers etc.....Dad's get ripped off. I'm not talking about absent Fathers,
I'm talking about real Father's.
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Nancy,6-10-2010, 9:54AM
a single .pdf or .tif file for the pattern, for those of us with access to large-format printers, would have been nice.
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