Minerva is modeling the latest Saturday sewing project - a handmade necktie.
Pattern: FREE! at Burdasyle.com
Fabric: Amy Butler Full Moon Polka Dot from the Lotus Collection
Notes/Modifications: There has been some questions on the BurdaStyle website about what kind of interfacing to use. Store bought ties use a woven wool interfacing that is kind of like a lighter weight buckram. That is nearly impossible to find in a standard fabric store. You definitely want to go with a woven interfacing because it will have more drape and give than a non-woven. I used a light-medium weight *fusible woven interfacing. In order to get a slightly stiffer body however I folded it in half and fused it to itself. You do not want to fuse it to the actual tie fabric! If you can find the right weight in a woven interfacing, get it in non-fusible. If you fuse interfacing to the tie fabric you won’t get a nice smooth tie front. Also, I did not cut my interfacing on the bias because I didn’t have enough to make it fit. I seems to have worked okay, but it would probably hang a little nicer if I had.

    
If you would like to surprise that special someone with a one of a kind, handmade necktie for Father’s Day, join me to “Tie One On” Saturday, June 14 at 11a.m. ($50) Call, email or stop in the store to sign up and reserve your space. Supply list will be provided at registration.
 
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