Necktie Pattern?

[Kilted Taper]

So I've got a bit of remaining X-Marks tartan scraps and was wondering what to do with them. A thought that popped into my head was to make my own necktie (not to be worn with the kilt, but with a solid kilt or with pants when I'm at work). Anyone have access to a pattern or know where to find one?

[Rex_Tremende]

Well, here's one at McCall's, but you also get a shirt and vest pattern.

Post a pic when you are done.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[Southern Breeze]

You can also buy an el-cheapo and take it apart for a pattern. Good luck!

[Hamish]

You can also buy an el-cheapo and take it apart for a pattern. Good luck!

That would be my suggestion also.

However, isn't the fabric rather too heavy/thick for a necktie? Tartan ties are generally made of a very lightweight grade of fabric.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

That would be my suggestion also.

However, isn't the fabric rather too heavy/thick for a necktie? Tartan ties are generally made of a very lightweight grade of fabric.

Ham, possibly, but I have seen other wool ties, bought one myself in black for a funeral, and they seem to be similar in weight to a lightweight (11-13oz) kilting material. Although I am no expert. They should not be any worse to tie than any other heavier weight material.

[Planopiper]

I'd be surprised if you could make a good tie out of scraps, unless you have a big scrap. The material for ties is cut on the bias, so you'll need a good yard, I imagine. I just had this conversation with my wife because she bought a yard of material to make a sash to go with my kilt and I thought it would be a way to use the extra fabric. No go. Now I'm thinking a rosette or a patch to go on my bonnet to put under the badge. You may be able to make a bow tie. That would still take a good sized scrap, though, and it can be tricky balancing the colors when it's tied.