STEP 1: know what you want to put on your tie.
STEP 2: round up all the supplies
Here's what we used...
old ties
If there's not a tie in your house, check out a thrift store (two bucks).
(we organized our supplies with an old lunch tray)
In the tray we have:
thread
tiny scissors
needle
a kiss
gems
stencils
tiny candy canes
miniature ornaments
ribbon
buttons
You will also need:
pencil or pen
fabric scissors
E-6000 (if you're in a hurry)
transfer paper
fabric
felt
STEP 3: Draw or trace design onto fabric.
I chose a Holiday Tree
STEP 4: Cut out design
stop and look how cute it is
STEP 5: Detail tree. Make sure you play around with your options
before attaching details to your tree
Here are a few arrangements we considered:
using candy canes to wrap the tree
using the gems as ornaments for a more traditional look
using miniature lightbulb ornaments as oversized lights on tree
using buttons of varying sizes
STEP 6: Attach details to design using either thread and needle or
if your in a hurry, E-6000 (from our last project) should work.
(we recommend taking the time to hand stitch or use a sewing machine)
STEP 7: Adore your fabulous tacky holiday tie
We wore ours for an ugly christmas sweater party, but they
are also fun to just wear in November/December or
if you have an office party.
Check back in for more Christmas/Holiday DIY
are also fun to just wear in November/December or
if you have an office party.
Check back in for more Christmas/Holiday DIY
K&B
