Two Ways to Create Ties
Designer: Marcia Spencer
Instagram:@keechiibstyle
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I love adding tie details and drawstrings to my garments. I usually use one of two ways to create them depending on the type of fabric I’m using. For lighter weight fabrics I like to use the turned technique for heavier more sturdy fabrics I may opt for the folded technique. Here is what you need to start.
Materials and Tools Needed:
- Scrap fabric
- Binding Maker ( I will be using 1” binding maker)
- Loop turner
- Sewing machine
- OLFA 45mm Quick Change Rotary Cutter
- OLFA 5-Inch SCS-1 Serrated-Edge Stainless Steel Scissors
- OLFA QR-6x24 6" X 24" Frosted Acrylic Ruler
- OLFA RM-MG/NBL 24"X36 Double-Sided, Self-Healing Rotary Mat, Navy
Cut your strips:
* You can use scrap fabric to create these ties. I depends on the length you need for your ties. My ties are 20” long for this tutorial. And I will be cutting 2” wide strips which will create 1/2“ wide ties.
*Using your OLFA Tools, cut your fabric strips.
Create Turned Ties
- Using your OLFA Tools cut your fabric strips.
- With wrong sides together fold your strip in half the long way with raw edges facing. Pin.
- Press the fabric and stitch using ½” seam allowance.
- Using your Loop turning tool, turn the fabric right side out. Press
This technique gives you an ½” tie. You can Knot the end to finish. Topstitching is optional, however with this technique I usually do not topstitch.
Create Folded Ties
- Using your OLFA Tools cut your fabric strips.
- Insert flat strip into Binding Maker wrong side up. Feed fabric through and Press as it comes out the other end.
- Fold the strip in half, down the middle enclosing the folded edges. (this should create a binding strip). Press.
- Stitch the binding strip close on the open edge by topstitching close to the pressed edges. Repeat topstitching lengthwise on the opposite side as well.
Binded ties will be ½” wide when completed!
Here are some great examples of where I've added ties to outfits:
