Tutorial - how to make a tie skirt with t-shirt waist band

11/28/2012

Make a fun skirt form discarded neck ties

Beautiful Elly

Here it is: the long awaited tutorial for the skirt made from upcycled neck ties.... that I introduced to you in this previous post.

I love this skirt. It is so fun to see some of the ties that my husband used to wear.... Not gone, just used in a different capacity.. :) It's like a memory-quilt, except it's a piece of clothing....

This skirt is a size "small" but thanks to the t-shirt waistband, fits SOOOO many different people. It is so fun to see how great it looks on many different figures.

My friend Elly Gray agreed to be my model for today, and I am glad she did! We had a fun time outside (even if it was a bit cold), and we got some cool pictures. She is a gifted and creative person and a wonderful mom to three terrific kids.

Doesn't she look great?

tie skirt DIY

upcycled tieskirt ~ fun ~ funky ~ festive

The skirt looks totally different when you turn it to show off different ties,
and combine it with different colors... Isn't it great?

Curious Cow ~ She is just smelling her...

Elly and the cows.....

Tutorial: How To Make A Skirt Using Neck Ties

Follow the slide-show instructions below for easy step-by-step directions to make your own tie-skirt with t-shirt waistband.

tie skirt tutorial

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Comments

laurie link

11/29/2012 17:45

LOVE this skirt! Thanks sharing your tutorial!! :)

xoxo laurie

T'onna link

11/29/2012 20:33

I LOVE this skirt and I love the outfits you put together with the skirt. Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

T'onna
Submarine Sunday Link Party @ <a href="http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/11/submarine-sunday-8.html">http://navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2012/11/submarine-sunday-8.html</a>

Theresa link

11/29/2012 22:53

I love this. Do pop in & link up @ DearCreatives.com I am sure my readers would enjoy yor tutorial. Great photos by the way.

Jess link

11/30/2012 08:23

I wish I knew how to sew now. I LOVE this skirt. It's fun & funky & cute &...yea, I need to learn to make it. :)

Laurie @ Simply Creating Home link

11/30/2012 09:19

What a fun and creative way to use old ties! It would be a fun project to go to garage sales or thrift stores to hunt for the perfect ties to use.

Becca

11/30/2012 12:08

Cute skirt! I think it's a cool idea. :)

Jill Fritz @ Create.Craft.Love. link

11/30/2012 13:21

That's adorable! I love the vintage-y look! Thanks for linking up to the Keep Calm and Link Up! Hope to see you back next week!

laura link

11/30/2012 19:02

love, love, love this!!!! great tutorial!

Karen link

11/30/2012 19:55

This is so cute! Love it!
Karen

TaniaAngelo link

11/30/2012 20:00

I LOVE this, so cute! I'm definitely going to make myself one!

Tania

Crystelle link

11/30/2012 21:35

HI Tania! Thansk for stopping by! I am so glad to hear you are making a tie skirt. I would love to see pictures when it is done!
:)

Kelley@Miss Information link

12/01/2012 14:33

I love this my favorite pic is the one of the cow trying to look up her skirt or maybe it was a lady cow saying "She did Whaaaat with those ties?" Thanks for your great link's this week and be sure to check back to see who was featured on Friday Hint Hint!

Tammy

12/01/2012 19:21

What a great idea. Thanks for the tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!

Christina at I Gotta Create! link

12/02/2012 08:07

Fantastic little skirt! I love it paired with the leggings and boots!

Thanks so much for linking up,
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

Beka @ Accidentally Wonderful link

12/03/2012 09:12

I have a ton of my grandfather's old ties. It would be awesome if I could make something with them for my daughter (due in March). I'd love it if you'd share this at my linky party http://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/

Nicole link

12/03/2012 16:23

I love the tie skirt. It's so original! My hubby has way too many ties! Now this has got me thinking.

Marilyn Clark link

12/03/2012 19:07

OMG this skirt is so cute! I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing on the homemade holiday party.

Marilyn
4you-withlove.blogspot.com

Crystelle link

12/05/2012 08:27

Thank you for stopping by and hosting your fabulous parties... :)

hugs x
Crystelle

Jen link

12/03/2012 22:21

Such a clever idea, and so cute too.

Hanni link

12/04/2012 09:56

Wow! Your skirt looks fabulous! I love it :) Thank you for sharing the tutorial!

Winnish link

12/05/2012 05:21

I think this is a fabulous skirt!!
Super creative of you, and the result is super beautiful
I'd love to wear it

Susan @ Felted Button link

12/05/2012 07:23

Wonderful skirt! Thanks for the tutorial!

Mandy link

12/05/2012 11:17

Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - you were featured today!
--Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

Donna

12/05/2012 11:31

Wow what a great idea! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

vanina link

12/05/2012 14:14

what a beautiful and meaningful skirt. love the decorative stitches idea. thanks for sharing!

Jennifer link

12/05/2012 17:02

Love the tie skirt! I have a bunch of ties I've been saving for such a project, just haven't got to it yet.
Thanks for linking up!

Jill

12/05/2012 18:58

Great skirt and fabulous photos!

Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
<a href=http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/ >http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/ </a>

Sherry link

12/06/2012 07:18

Love this! Such a great idea! Thank you for joining HSH!
Sherry

annie! link

12/06/2012 07:31

I love your slide show tutorial. I've seen these skirts and have collected ties for years and by golly, you've inspired me to make one. Love the simplicity of the waistband on yours. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.

Diana Rambles link

12/06/2012 10:59

This is gorgeous, Crystelle! You wear it well! Thanks for linking up at my <a href="http://www.dianarambles.com/search/label/Pin%20Meme">Pin Me Linky Party</a>. I hope you come visit & link again. The party starts tomorrow at 8am CST.

<B>Diana</B>

RachelSue link

12/06/2012 13:42

I love this idea! I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!

Nicole link

12/07/2012 05:53

This is fabulous! I love it. I am featuring you today. Thanks for linking up at Doodles & Stitches :)

Jessi @ Practically Functional link

12/10/2012 07:30

How cute! I love it. :-) Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

Jessi @ Practically Functional link

12/12/2012 06:47

Stopping by again to let you know I featured this today on my blog! You can check it out and grab a Featured button here: <a href="http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/12/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-29/">The Fun In Functional link party</a>

The Busy Bee's link

12/10/2012 07:35

This is such a fun idea, and it matches so many things too.
Thanks so much for sharing at the Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
Adorned From Above,
Debi.
The Busy Bee's,
Myrna and Joye.

Claire @ A Little Claireification link

12/10/2012 11:39

I LOVE this - it is so cute!! Quick question on one step… So you measure your waist and subtract 2 inches = "x". Out of stretch fabric cut 18 inches x "x" inches… So if your waist is 30 inches, "x" = 28. Cut 18 x 28 inches? That would be 504 inches or 42 feet! Am I reading that wrong? Thanks! Claire

Crystelle link

12/10/2012 11:53

Hi claire,

Your comment made me laugh! You are so funny. No, you are right, those are NOT the right dimensions! hahahaha!

I will change it to read to "cut a rectangle of 18 inches by x "
Does that make more sense? I am sorry that was so vague... :(
Let me know if you are still confused, and I will think of another way to explain it...
Have a great day and happy sewing!

Claire @ A Little Claireification link

12/10/2012 17:33

LOL Thanks so much for the speedy reply!! And I just featured you!! http://alittleclaireification.com/2012/12/10/the-holidays-at-home-best-of-the-weekend-5/
:)

Crystelle link

12/11/2012 09:31

Thanks Claire! You are the awesomest!

Becky link

12/10/2012 17:38

What a gorgeous skirt...Thanks for the Tutorial..Blessings, Becky

Betsy @ Romance on a dime link

12/11/2012 08:25

This tie skirt look fabulous!! Nice job. Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime last Tuesday!!

Sara at My Merry Messy Life link

12/11/2012 16:32

I really like the ties you chose, Crystelle! This turned out very nicely. Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

Mandy link

12/12/2012 07:26

This is such a great idea! Love it :)

Jocie@TheBetterHalf link

12/16/2012 16:31

What a great idea! I recently acquired a bunch of my dad's ties but I fear I would look like the 90s threw up on me! lol!

Just a wanted to let you know our Silhouette Cameo Giveaway ends tonight, if you haven't entered yet (or if you wanna get more entries! :) Have a great weekend!
http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/giveaway-and-the-humble-brag-link-party-11/

simone link

12/26/2012 09:18

This is so pretty. I am going to write family and friends to save their ties for me.
It must be very comfortable too, with the stretch waist band. Perfect!

meg/Brassy Apple link

02/11/2013 15:41

super cute! thanks for linking up to #ispyrefashion! I've shared your link on my FB page!

MammaNene link

02/20/2013 22:48

Oh, dear!
My mother made me a skirt like this, when I was, I don't know, 10 y.o.... and I used to love it!!
Tx for sharing and let me remember when I was young!!!
I'm following you on G+, from today, I love your great blog...
MammaNene from

SergerPepper.blogspot.it

Allison

05/11/2013 22:02

This is a fabulous skirt. May be a less-than-smart question, but with the t-shirt waistband, do you have to slip the skirt over your head to get it on and off? Trying to figure out how best to judge when to stop sewing ties together. Thank you!

Crystelle link

05/12/2013 07:01

Hi Allison, thanks so much for stopping by. How fun that you are making a tie-skirt! I would love to see it!! Whether you slip it over your head or pull it up from your feet is up to you. Just do whatever you think is best. Let me know what you decide.

Pencil Skirt Pattern link

05/15/2013 03:29

REally its gorgeous, Crystelle!

Crystelle link

05/15/2013 10:12

Coming from you, that's a true compliment: thank you!!

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