Apron made from mens ties

Check out these super creative upcycle ideas for ways to recycle mens ties.

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You can make and apron from an old men's shirt. This men's shirt apron makes for one of the cutest upcycles that we've ever seen.

Looking for a sewing pattern to use those neckties you have laying around? This is it! This apron is made of neckties and is super cute! It's a free pattern!

Apron from men’s ties (pattern from Nancy’s Notions + YouTube video)

I had a few requests to show how to make this apron so here is my attempt. DISCLAIMER........ this is my very first attempt at photographing and writing a tutorial. I have only been sewing for a little over a year and I know these instructions are not perfect. If you see where I could make this tutorial more user friendly in the instructions, please feel free to give your suggestions. I may take them. Those of you that really know me, know that I am not the best with words...I could walk you…

This post will show you how to prepare a silk tie for quilting. I always open up my ties instead of working with them as is (closed). Usually the ties I get are from people who have passed away and the ties themselves hold a great deal of sentimental value. I believe that it is best to get the maximum amount of fabric out of each tie, so opening them up yields way more fabric for your project... First of all, I always wash the ties I will be working with. Wash a silk tie?!? I just throw them…

Last summer I thought it would be a cute idea to ask Papa if we could have a couple of his old shirts so that I could make art smocks for o...

Here you find a collection of great repurposing ideas to turn old neckties into new, fresh, and beautiful new items.