necktie necklace

...tie one on! 

flea finds:
1. vintage neckties
2. assorted vintage buttons
3. assorted vintage buckles (optional)

other materials:
1. thread
2. sewing needle
3. sewing machine (optional)

directions:
1. place the smallest end at neck base
2. drape necktie around neckline to desired length
3. cut the widest end off leaving two inch overlap
4. stitch a small pleat at the 1/2 point so the necklace drapes on the body
5. sew assorted buttons on to the necktie / slide necktie through the buckles
6. turn under the cut off end and stitch end closed
7. make a machine buttonhole (optional) on one end and/or stitch a button on the other end


tip: chic recycler "flea finds" are found throughout the fleatique house