Tie Neck Blouse

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  Step 1

  If your blouse is silky, this is the easiest way to neatly remove the sleeves. (If it's cotton, cut off the sleeve, roll the edge under twice, and stitch in place.)

  Pull the sleeve through to the inside and pin.

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  Step 2

  Stitch around the armhole, about an 1/8" from the edge.

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  Step 3

  Cut sleeve off from the inside. Leave yourself enough fabric to edge stitch or fray check.

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  Step 4

  Repeat with the other sleeve.

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  Step 5

  From the removed sleeves, cut out strips to make into the neck tie. Make the strips twice as wide as the finished tie (+ 1/2" for seam allowance). I wanted my tie to fit neatly under the collar, so my strips were 2.5" wide to make a 1" finished tie. Each tie will be made from two strips, one long and one short.

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  Step 6

  With right sides together, sew one short and one long strip together. Repeat with the other pair.

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  Step 7

  With right sides together again, fold the strip in half lengthwise, press, and pin.

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  Step 8

  Stitch down the raw edge. Cut one end at an angle and stitch closed.

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  Step 9

  Turn the ties right side out and press. Turn under the ends with raw edges 1/2" and press.

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  Step 10

  Flip up the collar. Line up a pressed-under end with the shoulder seam and stitch down. Repeat on the other side.

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  Step 11

  Flip down the collar and you're done!

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  Step 12

  Variation 1 - Fold under the collar and edge stitch around the neck. Attach ties to shoulder seams as usual.

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  Step 13

  Variation 2 - Shorten a dress and make the neck ties from the extra.

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Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects 22nd December 2013

This is so gorgeous!

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CO + K User

May 29th, 2013

so beautiful
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