Before we begin, there's a few more ties gathering over on my recycled ties Pinterest board - so feel free to hop over, and make sure to let me know if you have, or have seen great tie projects to add.
Last weekend I had ties on my mind with the creation of a recycled tie dress for my Divine Little Miss M. So I thought it would be fun to put together a collection of some fabulous recycled and repurposed tie creations out there - the kinds that will have you running to your nearest thrift store to scoop up loads of ties and get busy creating. Ready?
My Purple Crayon
bacopa67
Liz Tibo Creations
Better n Before
Ties 2 Pillows
Michelle Claire Textiles
loscann
Atticus Finch NZ
Fabrications-Hackney
Blue Velvet Chair
ReUse ReNew ReLove
OutsaPop Trashion
Painted Oyster
Mahar Dry Goods
Burris_Angela
Rayela Art
Studio Fashion
Electric Nomad
eileenaway
Keira Morgan
Michelle Claire Textiles
Laura Skelton
groundsel
OutsaPop Trashion
Suzanne Shenkman Designs
Art 2 the Extreme
Tiger Tea
Suzanne Shenkman Designs
Wild Hare Fiber
By Melissa
Ties 2 Pillows
Senseless Art
Tomate d'epingles
Lisnaweary Quilts
Inspired yet? These projects were all discovered on Flickr - and I'm sure there are so many more to be found across the Web. Let me know if you've recycled or repurposed ties by leaving a comment here or on the Blue Velvet Chair Facebook page.
And before signing off, I ran across these two pics below that I thought would also be fun to share.
Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch
This guy just cracks me up. Repurposed ties back in 1988!
Do you have a specific collection that you'd like me to put together? Let me know and I'll get working on it!
Until next time...
Mike
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Love all the ideas! I've made one that is not on your list and have seen another fun one that I must try.
ReplyDeleteMine:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86225114/upcycled-mens-silk-tie-bucket-style
Must try:
http://craftingagreenworld.com/tag/5-minute-headband/
Thanks for the share, Halle. Your cute little purse is part of the collection now on my recycled ties Pinterest board:
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Amazing, who knew there could be so many creative ways to re-use ties! My husband refuses to wear one ever (except at our wedding, haha!) but now I have a good reason to pick up thrifted ones all the same :)
ReplyDeleteSuki - I know..I absolutely love how creative people can be! Be prepared for a few glances as you lay out your ties in the thrift store to find the right color themes. And have fun with it!
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ReplyDeletewaaaa! i need to learn to sew! so many ties... so little skill....
ReplyDeleteimpressed, as always, with your finds, mike! can't wait til the next one!
Amy - I'm right there with ya! I'm crap at sewing, but great with fun experimentation. My stuff always requires an element of "I will love it no matter how it turns out" in order to succeed :-)
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ReplyDeleteI'm OBSESSED with vintage ties! I created a tie skirt a while back and wear it all the time! http://dontmisit.blogspot.com/2011/04/tie-skirt-recycle-reuse-recreate.html
I also used 'Vintage Ties' as the theme for a supplement I did to get into college, Made a Tie Lamp Drawing and A cool collage from paint chips! http://dontmisit.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-portfolio.html
Create with ties!!! Thank you for your ideas- i've collected hundreds more- planning to make a chair, possibly a dress and definitely a bag!
xo, Margo Isadora
Thanks, Margo! I'm looking around for a pic of your tie lampshade - was there an actual one made? Or just the painting?
DeleteI love this, your blog is amazing! I am always looking for new inspiration for re-purposing old clothing. I have tried the tie skirt before but my sewing skills were ridiculous and I gave up... I'll have to drag those ties out again.
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like check out my Aprons, I make them from recycled t-shirts.
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ReplyDeleteI loved the ideas of recycling and published in my blog.
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My blog is all about neckties and features many of these projects. Lots of goodness in my archives too, as well as a sewing with neckties group on flickr
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