What you'll need
- Satin (I used fake costume satin and regretted it)
- Tie Pattern (wait til they're on sale for 99 cents)
- Thin goldenrod ribbon
1. Cut out your fabric, most tie patterns will either have a flap to fold under at the end (left column on my drawing) or it'll have you line the fabric). Cut it the direction it tells you to (on the bias) I rebelled and regret it since it probably would have laid more flat like the ribbon if I cut it properly (mistake #2) Read the pattern directions so you get the general jist. Sew the flap part or sew the good fabric to the lining and flip. I recommend serging the straight edge of the flap if you're doing the flap style (the one that will eventually be horizontal).
2. Before you sew the long ends together sew on the ribbon. I tried to sew the ribbon down the middle but it ended up curling and looking lame-o (mistake #3). I highly recommend sewing on each side of the ribbon.
3. Sew the ribbon in the pattern all the way down. I didn't measure or pin. I just eyeballed it and put it in about the same position on my machine each time. But I'm not a perfectionist.
4. Follow the the directions for the tie. Basically sew the long ends together (right sides) then flip and iron.
5. Do not use fray check on the raw edge if you're using fake satin, and whatever fabric you use test it first if you're tempted to do that (mistake #4) or else you'll get a nice stain on your tie right after you did all that work.
6. Dress your husband up, give him a chopstick and take lots of pictures.
