Hat Making Project
Upcycled Tie Headband
Repurpose an old silk tie into a unique upcycled headband.
Hat Making Project
Upcycled Tie Headband
Repurpose an old silk tie into a unique upcycled headband.
Projects / Upcycled Tie Headband
Project Overview
The desire to make the most of valuable materials is in the DNA of a milliner. Whether sourcing vintage trims or carefully deconstructing a hat to reuse its parts, we weave sustainable elements into our art.
In this tutorial, Martine from Martine Henry Millinery demonstrates how to make a chic headband using an old necktie.
Charity (thrift) shops are a great place to source inexpensive second-hand ties, or you could raid a relative’s wardrobe for ties they no longer wear. Look for ties that are made of silk, as the quality of the fabric will elevate your design.
Ideally, you will have found a tie with no marks or stains. If necessary, spot clean the area before you begin. Failing that, you should be able to hide any problem areas during the draping process.
It’s unlikely that you will source two second-hand ties that are exactly the same, so you can create repurposed headwear that is truly unique. You might even want to consider offering a bespoke service, allowing customers to supply their own ties for you to turn into custom headwear with real sentimental value.
Category: Fascinators
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What You Need
- Necktie
- Scissors
- Seam ripper
- Needle and thread
- Thimble
- Pins
- Satin covered Alice band / plastic headband (the one used in the example project tapers from 1 cm – 3.5 cm at its widest point)
- Tape measure
Project Overview
The desire to make the most of valuable materials is in the DNA of a milliner. Whether sourcing vintage trims or carefully deconstructing a hat to reuse its parts, we weave sustainable elements into our art.
In this tutorial, Martine from Martine Henry Millinery demonstrates how to make a chic headband using an old necktie.
Charity (thrift) shops are a great place to source inexpensive second-hand ties, or you could raid a relative’s wardrobe for ties they no longer wear. Look for ties that are made of silk, as the quality of the fabric will elevate your design.
Ideally, you will have found a tie with no marks or stains. If necessary, spot clean the area before you begin. Failing that, you should be able to hide any problem areas during the draping process.
It’s unlikely that you will source two second-hand ties that are exactly the same, so you can create repurposed headwear that is truly unique. You might even want to consider offering a bespoke service, allowing customers to supply their own ties for you to turn into custom headwear with real sentimental value.
Category: Fascinators
What You Need
- Necktie
- Scissors
- Seam ripper
- Needle and thread
- Thimble
- Pins
- Satin covered Alice band / plastic headband (the one used in the example project tapers from 1 cm – 3.5 cm at its widest point)
- Tape measure
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HATalk Subscribers – sign in below to view the full instructions for this project.
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