four-in-hand

i don't often have a reason to wear a necktie, but that doesn't mean i don't like them. in fact, i think they can look pretty great. but last time i pulled out one of my few ties for a wedding, i was surprised by how raggedy it was.

so i pulled it apart,

and took some measurements,

and made myself a new tie. it is navy blue mid weight cotton canvas (with red quilting cotton lining the points) and a little embroidered embellishment that i'm not terribly satisfied with. the canvas is the perfect weight, though- soft and flexible but with enough body to lay nicely.

after finishing this one, i decided it was a prototype and went on to make a second, with a cleaner embellishment. if you are looking for a new four-in-hand, you might swing by the ol' etsy shop.