Okay, so today I’m gonna share my little adventure with making a “corgi tie”. Yeah, a tie… with corgis on it. Don’t ask why, just go with it!
The Idea: It all started with me scrolling through some fabric websites, you know, just killing time. I stumbled upon this adorable corgi-printed fabric and BAM! The idea hit me: corgi tie. I mean, who wouldn’t want a corgi tie?
Gathering Supplies: First things first, I needed to order that corgi fabric! Got a yard of it. Then, I raided my sewing stash. Found some lining fabric (plain gray, didn’t want to clash with the corgis), some interfacing (to give the tie some structure), thread, needles, the usual stuff. Oh, and my trusty sewing machine, of course!
Cutting the Fabric: This was probably the trickiest part. Ties aren’t just straight pieces of fabric; they’re cut on a bias (diagonally) to help them drape nicely. I found a tie pattern online – just a basic shape – and used that as a guide. I carefully pinned the pattern to my corgi fabric, making sure to get as many full corgis visible as possible. Then, I cut it out, leaving a little extra seam allowance. Did the same thing with the lining and interfacing.
Sewing It All Together: I started by fusing the interfacing to the back of the corgi fabric piece. This just involved ironing it on, super easy. Then, I pinned the lining to the corgi fabric, right sides together. I sewed around the edges, leaving an opening at the wider end of the tie.
Turning and Pressing: This is where the magic happens! I carefully turned the tie right-side out through the opening I left. It was a bit fiddly, but I managed. Then, I used a point turner (or you could use a chopstick or something) to poke out the corners and smooth out the edges. Ironing is KEY here. I pressed the tie really well, making sure the seams were crisp and the edges were nice and flat.
Closing the Opening: Time to close that opening! I folded the edges of the opening inward and pinned them in place. Then, I hand-stitched it closed using a blind stitch. This makes the stitches invisible from the outside. You could also machine stitch it if you’re feeling lazy, but I wanted a clean finish.
The Final Touches: I gave the tie one last press to make sure everything was looking sharp. Then, I admired my handiwork. A corgi tie! It was a bit wonky, definitely not perfect, but hey, it was my first tie!
The Result: I wore the corgi tie the next day. Got a few weird looks, but also a lot of smiles and compliments. It was definitely a conversation starter! Would I make another tie? Maybe. But for now, I’m happy with my one-of-a-kind corgi creation.
