Documenting the trials and musings of a young man wholly invested in the decorum of the world, the dress of its people, and why any of it matters in the first place. As fashions come and go, we hope the driving pulse stays the same. Realities change and confuse, while the soul holds the truth.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Tieing the Knot
The beautiful blue-green brocade crafted into neckties for the wedding party, with little ring bearer's on the left in miniature. Photos of the guys wearing them are forthcoming.
Mr. C: Yes, you're right. My first go at making a necktie years ago was a flacid droopy red satin disaster that looked something like a sadly detatched rooster's comb. In hindsight, it is hilarious. I have since learned a few tricks which make the bias arrangements and handstitching much more managable. I also have tricks with interfacings that can help determine the size of the knot achieved when tied.
I freaking LOVE these!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteIt would seem to me a necktie would be terribly difficult to make. True?
ReplyDeletePatrick: So glad you like em!
ReplyDeleteErk: Thank you!
Mr. C: Yes, you're right. My first go at making a necktie years ago was a flacid droopy red satin disaster that looked something like a sadly detatched rooster's comb. In hindsight, it is hilarious. I have since learned a few tricks which make the bias arrangements and handstitching much more managable. I also have tricks with interfacings that can help determine the size of the knot achieved when tied.
I don't know what any of that actually means, but I do know that those ties look splendid. Well done, sir.
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