10 Ways To Re:use A Necktie

one of my favorite things to use as straps in a lot of the bags and purses i make are neckties. i love the patterns and i love the way they feel.

here are some other fab things you can do with them:


Guitar Strap

1. Needlepointers suggests turning an old necktie into a guitar strap. They warn that this will probably only work with smaller guitars. But why not banjos or ukuleles?
2. A Thong Bikini
   Craftster has found a way to turn a necktie into a woman’s bikini bottom. Jennifer Aniston was recently photographed in just a tie, but she wasn’t wearing the tie as pants.
3. A Snake Door Draft Catcher
   Galoosh on Thriftyfun came up with this idea. Galoosh says, “Unstitch the narrow end of the tie and stuff the center with batting or other filler. (Most ties will require reinforcing of the opposite pointed wide.) Stitch it closed! Then take the wide pointed end of the tie and glue on eyes and a felt tongue. Voila`! Instant Snake Door Draft Catcher.” Reducing drafts can save on your energy bills and help the old planet.
   
4. Belts
   Almost every website about tie-reusal suggests that the old tie be used as a belt for pants. I will repeat this tip one more time. Ties can be reused as a belts.
5. Quilt
   About.com has a recipe for a quilt made from ties. It looks pretty snazzy.
6. Make a Bag
   Craftbits has a great article on how to make a bag out of neckties.
7. You can reupholster a chair with neckties
   Home envy has some great tips for upholstering with neckties.
   
8. Skirts
   The DIY network has a piece on how to make a skirt out of neckties.
   
9. Make a Necktie Coffee Sleeve
   Keep your hand cozy with a necktie coffee sleeve by DIY life.
   
10. Necktie Tampon Cozy
    Crafter came up with this so your tampons can stay cozy.