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I broke out of the mold this Father’s Day. Instead of your typical tie, mug or “best griller ever” apron, I decided to challenge myself. Pinterest provided plenty of inspiration, but no actual tutorial for how to create a necktie pouf… so it was a trial and error process. I based the initial design on a Moroccan style pouf and wound up finding a perfect “body” for the neckties.
First things first, here’s what supplies you will need:
36 neckties (the closer they are in size, the better) – I collected neckties each time I went to the Goodwill Outlet, keeping it frugal. If you want to cover the sides of your ottoman, you’ll need more.
Fabric Scissors
Marker
A circle pattern (I used the lid to a saucepan)
Upholstery fabric
Straight pins
Sewing machine or hearty hands
Ottoman to cover – preferably no legs.
Needle and thread
Liquid Stitch (fabric glue)
Step One: Cut your circles from your pattern. This will be the starting point for your tie pouf. You’ll need two. One for your “top” and one for your “bottom.”
Step Two: Cut your ties. The length of the tie from the fat end to where you cut it will be just a little longer than the width of your circle. Lay the ties around the circle touching each fat-end-point to the next one.
Step Three: Once you’ve laid the ties out to create your circle, cut the excess ends off. Make sure there is still, at least, 1/2″ overlap of tie over the circle fabric. I cut mine in a circle at the ends just to help me in visualizing. I’m sure you could do just a blunt cut as needed. Once they’ve been cut, pin the ties to the circle and to each other.
If you need some encouragement at this point, flop your tie circle over so you can see the “pretty side.”
Step four: Zig-zag stitch your ties to one another and the circle. Make sure you’re using a hearty thread that will hold up to feet-plopping, dad-sitting or dog-jumping on the pouf. You can use your sewing machine if it’s capable, if not you can do the long-route of hand sewing. Due to my machine and I not always getting along, these have been hand sewn, for the record – it took 4 1/2 hours for each top.
Repeat steps 1-4 for the bottom tie circle.
Now that the hard part is done. Put away the sewing needle and pick up your liquid stitch, straight pins, and ottoman.
Determine which tie ring will be your “top” and which will be your “bottom.”
Step five: Turn the ottoman upside down and situate your “bottom” tie ring in place and glue.
Since the glue will need to dry for a full 24 hours (it sets after 30 minutes, but shouldn’t be put into full use until a full 24 hours has gone by), go ahead and pin the edges down to help the glue set.
Step six: Turn your ottoman right side up and glue the top tie ring on, repeat the straight pin process as well.
Step seven: Let it dry.
I took this plain jane ottoman and transformed it into a perfect for pops necktie ottoman. Take that typical Father’s Day gift!
Did you make anything for your dad this Father’s Day? If you’re reading this and thinking, “Well darn it! I’ve completely forgotten!” Fear not, Goodwill does carry gift cards and plenty of pop-pleasing items.
Happy Father’s Day!
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