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How to Make a Recycled Necktie Scrap Cuff

comments (4) October 3rd, 2008     

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Sister_Diane Diane Gilleland, contributor
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This cute little cuff bracelet is a super-easy quilting project. And the necktie silk lends elegance.
I like to use a bunch of different neckties as the basis for this cuff—just choose colors and patterns that work together.
Hiding in the center of the cuff and giving it a bit of body is a piece of the interior padding from one of the neckties.
This cute little cuff bracelet is a super-easy quilting project. And the necktie silk lends elegance.

This cute little cuff bracelet is a super-easy quilting project. And the necktie silk lends elegance.

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Turn the raw edges of the seam gap under, and sew the gap closed with a tiny slipstitch.


 Topstitch around all four sides, 1/8 inch from the edge.


Time to do a little machine-quilting now. I like to stitch around all four sides, 1/8 inch from the edge. This not only finishes the edge, but it also gives you one more chance to sew over those elastic loops.


 Stitch along the seamline between each piece of the cuff.


Then, I like to stitch in the ditch at the point where each piece is joined. This gives the patchwork a nice definition.


 Sew on two buttons to finish the closure.


Once that's done, determine how much the ends of the cuff need to overlap to fit comfortably on your wrist. Sew two buttons to the opposite end of the cuff from the elastic loops. And you're all set to wear it!

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Comments (4)

sigridsoto writes: I just had my husband part with his neckties but i keep a lot of then why i just like the print but now you have inspired me thank you
Posted: 5:40 am on January 25th
RubyKitty writes: There's some great fabric to be found in old neckties, and they regularly appear in thrift shops. Often silk and in good condition, if just needing a wash. I've seen a lovely design for coin purses too with the pointy end of the tie making the fold-over part of the purse.
Love the wrist cuff.
Posted: 3:41 am on November 21st
leethal writes: love it!! you sure are the master of tie crafts!
Posted: 8:50 pm on October 3rd
paperrain writes: I must make this! I love the whole wrist cuff idea, and this looks SO soft. Your tutorials are always so thorough and at the same time easy to follow. Wrist cuffs for every season! That's what I say.
Posted: 2:30 pm on October 3rd
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