Make your own Necktie Class

Tuesday May 21
6:30-8:30 pm 

Creative Necktie Crafting Workshop

Transform Your Favorite Fabrics into Unique Neckties

Welcome to our Creative Necktie Crafting Workshop, a vibrant space where fashion meets creativity, and where your favorite quilting cotton fabrics come to life as beautiful, personalized neckties. This workshop is designed for anyone and everyone who desires to add a handmade touch to their wardrobe, offering the opportunity to craft a necktie that expresses your unique style and personality, without being confined to traditional gender norms.

What You Will Learn:

• Fabric Selection: Discover how to choose the best quilting cotton fabrics for neckties, considering patterns, colors, and fabric weight to suit your design vision.
• Cutting Techniques: Learn the art of cutting fabric on the bias to ensure your necktie drapes beautifully and maintains its shape over time.
• Sewing Skills: Master the essential sewing techniques for necktie construction, from the rolled hem to the slip stitch, ensuring a professional and durable finish.
• Interfacing Application: Understand how to apply interfacing to add body and structure to your necktie, achieving the perfect balance between flexibility and firmness.
• Pattern Making: Explore how to modify and create necktie patterns, allowing for customization in length, width, and shape to perfectly fit your style and preferences.
• Finishing Touches: Gain insights into the final steps of necktie construction, including pressing techniques and the addition of a keeper loop or label for a truly personalized touch.

What's Included:

• Comprehensive instruction tailored to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned crafters.
• Access to a wide variety of quilting cotton fabrics, or the option to bring your own favorite fabric.
• All necessary tools and materials, including sewing machines, thread, interfacing, and patterns.

Who Should Join:

• Fashion enthusiasts looking to create a personalized accessory.
• Creative individuals eager to learn new sewing and pattern-making skills.
• Anyone interested in exploring the craft of necktie making in a welcoming, inclusive environment.