Introduction
This Fast Fix will document lengthening a necktie. Tall people have difficulty finding an affordable necktie that fits. Additionally, as teens grow, their ties can become too short. Lengthening a tie is easy and can usually be completed at home, or anywhere else with a sewing machine. It can also be done by hand stitching, but I’ll be using a sewing machine.
What you need
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Measure for the length to add to the tie by measuring from the end of the tie to the belt loop.
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Add five inches to that length. This is how long your fabric insert should be.
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In this step, measure to find out where to add the extra fabric to the tie, so that the insert will be hidden beneath the collar.
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Measure from the clavicle to the belt loop.
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Add two inches.
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From the widest end of the tie, measure the desired length, in this case, 24 inches.
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Mark the spot with a fabric marker. This is where you will cut the tie in Step 7.
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Remove the inner white section of the tie by folding outward and placing on the widest part of tie.
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Using a rotary cutter on a cutting board, cut the tie diagonally along the section you marked with the fabric marker in Step 3.
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Pin the extra fabric along the cut portion of the tie so that added fabric forms a "V."
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Pin second portion of original tie in place so that the original tie and the added fabric forms a "V".
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After sewing both ends in place, the tie should look like this.
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Unfold the inner tie lay it back inside the tie.
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Iron the inserted fabric so that it follows the fold pattern of the original tie.
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This repair is a great knowledge to have for tall people who wear ties on a regular basis.
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