How Fabric Becomes a Hang-Up
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Tie-making is an exact science:
* The main part of the tie, the outer fabric, is cut “on the bias,” or at a 45-degree angle. That is crucial to giving the tie the resilience to recover from knotting.
* Outer fabric is sewn into two or three pieces so the seams will be hidden in the neckband of the shirt, and the ends are hemmed.
* A piece of silk, nylon, rayon or polyester called facing or tipping is added to the back of both ends.
* The seams and tips are pressed.
* The tie’s lining is also cut on the bias. How a tie hangs on the wearer and retains its shape is largely determined by its lining. Lightweight ties need heavier lining.
* The lining is slip-stitched to the outer shell.
* The tie is turned right-side out, a piece of cardboard is inserted and the tie is pressed on the reverse side, so that the edges aren’t flat but rolled.
* Labels are sewn on.
* A bar tack stitch is made with heavy yarn to fasten seam ends and add a finishing touch.
