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From: seamstress16
Date: 03-28-2005, 05:56 PM (1 of 8)
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Hi, y'all. I think I might've made a mistake. I applied for a sewing position online a few days ago. The people contacted me today and said that they are looking for a seamstress to make high quality neckties and bowties. How hard are these to make? -Danielle |
User: seamstress16
Member since: 01-29-2005 Total posts: 88 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 03-28-2005, 06:04 PM (2 of 8)
I make ties for my litle guys all the time, but I tried making one for my husband and uugh was it hard. It came out twisted and just really cheap looking. Over all the process is fairly simple. I think my main problem was that I didn't get it cut out in the true bias. 
Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
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From: paroper
Date: 03-28-2005, 11:16 PM (3 of 8)
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They are easy and they are quick. You need to purchase a couple of patterns though and decide which you like. There are differences from company to company concerning how wide they are and how they are folded. When you do your neckband, go ahead and invest the dollar or so for the bow tie hook and adjuster. It saves a lot of time over doing the hook and eyes (about 10 or 12). I did 85 one year with 12 sewn in eyes. I used the button attachment and setting on my machine and they went very quick, but I didn't enjoy a second of it. The hook and buckle just slide on and you sew the other side...very quick and easy and well worth the investment. I have done many of these for high school choirs and wedding parties. I have also done matching dress vests (no back) and cumberbuns.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: seamstress16
Date: 04-03-2005, 07:39 PM (4 of 8)
| Thanks for your help. Now, one more question...what type of interfacing do I use in the ties? The man wants them to be really high quality. |
User: seamstress16
Member since: 01-29-2005 Total posts: 88 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-03-2005, 07:54 PM (5 of 8)
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Ideally, the good ties have a heavy woven bias cut interfacing used in tailoring. If you go to purchase it you would find it bolted and it would be grey or tan in color. If I were to use a non-woven I would probably use one layer of heavy weight or two layers of medium weight. The bias cut woven folds and hangs beautifully and gives like the tie.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 04-07-2005, 06:52 PM (6 of 8)
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Pam you have made just about Everything!!
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 04-07-2005, 07:46 PM (7 of 8)
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Just remember, when pressing the finished product, be very careful and stuff it with a padded product so you don't press a heavy line on the outside of the necktie edges.. No hard creases or lines.. supposed to round softly at the edges.. I sewed an old towel into the shapes I needed for pressing aids when I was making neckties..
Sew With Love
Libby |
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Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: paroper
Date: 04-07-2005, 11:19 PM (8 of 8)
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When you sew for people (and really need the money) it is like that. When I left work, I left half our yearly salary behind. Supporting a family of 5 wasn't at all that easy so I think I almost did it all...but I did NOT make a wedding dress...I made some bridesmaids dresses that were actually a short wedding dress (advanced Vogue) pattern, but they were for bridesmaids and the beading way only on the edges.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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