Scarf tie sewing pattern
This tie pattern has curved ends and held with a ring.
Sometimes sold as scarf rings, the ring can be a cheap finger ring.
Rings work best if they are the same size all the way round without a top side that can roll off centre. Broader rings will hold in place better. It should be just large enough to slide the fabric through easily but stay in place without falling down.
The pattern works well with satin, velvet, cotton, polyester or poly cotton blends.
Download and print the pattern from the link above. The pattern format is pdf on an A4 page.
To download the full instructions with the pattern, click here.
For a tall man, I would add another two centimetres to the top of the straight part of the pattern. I only have a 1/2 centimetre seam allowance around the sides, so if you need more to work with, cut out extra fabric around the pattern pieces.
On patterned fabric, look to show off a feature in the lower part of the tie. If you have made your own skirt, use left over fabric to create a matching accessory for your partner.
Fold the joined edges back and flatten seam.
To sew around the point of the tie, sew to the point from one side and stop with the needle in the fabric. Lift the sewing machine foot and pivot the fabric to the new direction you need to sew. Lower the foot and continue sewing to the centre back of the tie.
Overlock or zigzag stitch around the tie if you wish to reinforce the seam.
A large knitting needle or the handle of a wooden spoon can make this easier.
The seam will not be seen as it will lay under the back of the mans collar.
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Sometimes sold as scarf rings, the ring can be a cheap finger ring.
Rings work best if they are the same size all the way round without a top side that can roll off centre. Broader rings will hold in place better. It should be just large enough to slide the fabric through easily but stay in place without falling down.
The pattern works well with satin, velvet, cotton, polyester or poly cotton blends.
The pattern
Curved scarf tie patternDownload and print the pattern from the link above. The pattern format is pdf on an A4 page.
To download the full instructions with the pattern, click here.
- Cut out the two parts and join together to make the required length.
For a tall man, I would add another two centimetres to the top of the straight part of the pattern. I only have a 1/2 centimetre seam allowance around the sides, so if you need more to work with, cut out extra fabric around the pattern pieces.
- Cut 4 pieces. You can choose to cut the pieces with or across the grain, just as long as all parts are cut in the same direction.
On patterned fabric, look to show off a feature in the lower part of the tie. If you have made your own skirt, use left over fabric to create a matching accessory for your partner.
- Join two pieces together at the straight edge, right sides together.
Fold the joined edges back and flatten seam.
- Join each of the remaining two pieces, right side together, leaving the two straight edges open.
To sew around the point of the tie, sew to the point from one side and stop with the needle in the fabric. Lift the sewing machine foot and pivot the fabric to the new direction you need to sew. Lower the foot and continue sewing to the centre back of the tie.
- Leave an opening at the back of the tie to allow the tie to be turned out through that space.
- Cut close to the edge of the point of the tie and clip small bits of the fabric to allow the fabric to sit flat when turned right side out.
Overlock or zigzag stitch around the tie if you wish to reinforce the seam.
- Turn the tie right side out through the opening at the back of the neck space.
A large knitting needle or the handle of a wooden spoon can make this easier.
- Tuck in the ends of the opening and hand or machine sew closed.
The seam will not be seen as it will lay under the back of the mans collar.
- Iron the seams flat to finish.
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