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DIY Necktie Bag Tutorial

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DIY Necktie tutorial

Do you know anyone who still wears neckties other than your grandpa? I happen to love neckties (so many cool fabrics!), but sadly, they seem like a dying fashion trend. Here’s a fun craft project to make with those long-forgotten neckties you still have lying around the house or the cool, vintage one you found at the thrift store. Just follow these simple steps to turn a necktie into a cute little bag for your cell phone, iPod or mad-money! (sewing machine not required)

Here’s what you need:

Necktie

Coordinating thread

Velcro closure

Decorative cord for strap

Here’s how to make it:

Step 1: Cut necktie at 13 inches from the wide end of the tie.

Necktie Bag Tutorial www.mindfulmomma.com

Step 2: Fold cut edge under 1/4″ and then another 3/4″.  Press and pin to secure. Hand-sew the bottom edge closed. This will create the channel for the strap.

Necktie Bag Tutorial www.mindfulmomma.com

Step 3: Open up a few inches of the center seam of the tie. This will make it easier to fit things inside the case. (You’ll know what I mean when you look at the tie.)

Step 4: Fold the tie in half (wrong sides together) so the bottom edge reaches just below where the tie becomes a triangle. Using a slipstitch, hand sew the side seams through the top layers of fabric. Do not sew the front and back of the case together, or you will not be able to put anything inside!

Necktie Bag Tutorial www.mindfulmomma.com

Step 5: Add a Velcro closure (follow manufacturer’s instructions).

Necktie Bag Tutorial www.mindfulmomma.com

Step 6: Thread cord through channel. Cut to desired length and sew together or secure with a knot. Hand sew the cord in place.

Necktie Bag Tutorial www.mindfulmomma.com

Have you ever made any crafts with old neckties?

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(Note: This project was first published in my book, Practically Green: Your Guide to EcoFriendly Decision-Making. Check it out for even more green DIY ideas!)

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Filed Under: Do It Yourself, Eco Crafts, Eco-Friendly Lifestyle, Green Gifts, Green Home, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Sewing, Sustainable Fashion, Tutorials Tagged With: craft projects, DIY, green crafts, green living, necktie bag, Practically Green, refashion, reuse, sewing green, tutorial

About Mindful Momma

Micaela Preston is natural living educator and safe and sustainable product activist. She has spoken at conferences and events, has lobbied for safer chemical laws, and has consulted with many brands and businesses. Her book, Practically Green: Your Guide to Eco Friendly Decision Making was published in 2009.

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  1. Good Girl Gone Green says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    So this is the cutest DIY I have seen!!! love it. I guess I better start reading your ebook!! SO many books to read, so little time!

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  2. Lori Popkewitz Alper says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I agree with Stephanie-such a great DIY idea. There are a lot of unused ties hanging around our house. I could have bags
    in multiple colors and patterns!

    Reply
  3. Emily @ Random Recycling says

    March 6, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Cute! There is also a way to dye Easter eggs with old neck ties. I saw it on Martha years ago but I bet it’s on her website somewhere.

    Reply
  4. Micaela says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:06 am

    Thanks Stephanie! I agree – there is no end to the number of cool things to read and learn about going green. I'm still learning myself!

    Reply
  5. Micaela says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Lori – my mom has been making a wall hanging out of my dad's old neckties. Hopefully I will get a photo of it to share soon!

    Reply
  6. Micaela says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Dying eggs with neckties? Never heard of it but am very intrigued! Leave it to Martha to come up with something like that! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Moxie says

    March 8, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    So incredibly creative of you! Thank you for sharing your great idea!

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  8. Micaela says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:37 am

    Glad you like it Moxie! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Reply
  9. Mariel says

    June 29, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Cool Project!!!

    Here is a place to get crafting neckties online

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/223549503/neckties-for-crafting-in-large-priority?ref=shop_home_active_1

    Reply
  10. Nienke Izurieta says

    March 22, 2021 at 9:01 am

    My husband gave me 100’s of his ties. An accumulation of 50 +years. I want to make something and was inspired by your vase /flowers post. My husband would really enjoy and appreciate this work of art. I would love some direction for this hanging.
    Thank you
    Nienke

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    • Micaela says

      March 29, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Hi Nienke – I’m so glad you like the necktie hanging! My mother made it and she is no longer alive to share how she made it. She was very creative and just created things like that without patterns! Good luck creating something with your husband’s ties!

      Reply

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