Fun Necktie Ideas

Use your necktie in fun, creative ways.

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Neckties come in a wide variety of colors and patterns and are often made of soft, luxe materials, such as high-quality silks. Corporate and formal neckties are usually of subdued colors and patterns. Whereas neckties don’t usually conjure up the idea of “fun,” they lend themselves to several unusual uses. Some companies allow you to make your own fun designs to print on neckties, so you can express your personality. Silk and polyester neckties can be used to make quilts, rugs and even dresses.

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You can express your creativity by designing your own necktie using a custom printing company. Several online printers will allow you to upload your own custom design as an image, which can be just about anything you wish. You can then choose to customize a tie, pick the fabric and color, and apply your design as a single graphic or as a tiled pattern to the tie, using an on-screen designer. They will then custom-print your tie and ship it you. You will need to be creative and able to use image design software, or you can simply use your favorite photograph as the necktie design.

Knots

Dress up any tie by trying out different styles of knots for different looks. You can use a bow tie knot to convert a regular tie into a bowtie. Try it with very colorful or highly patterned ties for a fun effect. Try a Full Windsor knot for a very dressy look. You can use a four-in-hand knot to get a fun, lopsided effect. Try other unconventional and creative ways of tying your neckties.

Quilts

You can sew lots of patterned ties together to make colorful quilts, which you can use for decorating a child’s room. You can also cut up ties into small squares and use the bits of fabric to make highly creative and decorative quilt patterns. If you have trouble coming up with design ideas, you can purchase quilt patterns which have been specially created for remnants and use them as a guide for your necktie quilts.

Rugs

Sew whole ties together in a circular or rectangular pattern to make rugs. This is an especially good way to recycle old silk neckties or tie remnants. You can create rugs and help the environment at the same time. Rugs made of ties will add a touch of flair to your décor.

Dresses

You can sew whole ties together in various combinations to make dresses. Alternatively, you can remove the stitches from the ties and use the silk or polyester fabric to create dresses, scarves or accessories. Neckties provide a rich source of fabric for creating necktie couture, which is also a good way to recycle old ties and save the environment.

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