tie mending

[Section10]

I'm not sure if this is original or not, but just in case it is it may prove useful.
The other day I found a very nice old liningless tie that I really liked, but the stitching in the back that held it together was almost completely gone. I ironed it as best I could and tried to resew it by hand. It was kind of narrow and with my clumsy fingers I had a really hard time to keep from snagging the material of the front part. This wouldn't do so I found a plastic slat from a venetian blind (mini blind) and inserted it inside the tie. This kept the needle away from the front of it and with a simple running stitch the tie was as good as new in no time. I had the slat so the needle struck the convex side of it and now I have a fine vintage tie to wear that not long ago was a piece of junk!

 

[Wolfmanjack]

Thanks for the idea, Section 10. I think your Venician-blind technique would also serve well when ironing out the wrinlkes on a vintage tie; it would keep the seam on the back from coming through, creating a shiny line on the front of the tie. I'll try it.

 

[Kakkoii Mono]

for mending, cleaning or spot removal, reshaping, or even a custom crafted tie, Tie Crafters in NYC does all of that. affordably, too.