Using up tartan scraps...How to make a Tie?

[Lorna]

If you happen to have an old tie that you don't wear anymore, the outer material can be taken off it and then you can see how a tie is constructed. Typically, the outer decorative material is cut on the bias (or diagonal) of the material to give the fabric some stretch which allows it to be sewn more easily. Cutting fabric on the bias takes a fair amount of material.A tie usually has three pieces of fabric that are sewn together to create a length and is then folded over a felt like material which gives the tie body. It's not too difficult if you have some basic hand sewing skills.