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Start with a 3" by 5" piece of paper. The measurements can be altered slightly. 4" x 6" is also a good measurement (but will require a larger tie in the end).
Start with a 3" by 5" piece of paper. The measurements can be altered slightly. 4" x 6" is also a good measurement (but will require a larger tie in the end).
Fold the paper in half lengthwise and make a LIGHT crease. The only reason you are doing this is to find the center.
Fold one edge into the middle so it lines up with the crease you made. Make a crisp crease here (bone folders work great).
With the folded collar edge down, turn the ends in toward the middle on each side. You do not want the fold to start at the middle or there will be no neck. The folds should meet at the middle crease and should be symmetrical.
At the opposite end, fold the ends out. This one goes from the bottom corner to the middle of the middle fold. I actually prefer it not to go up quite that high, but it really depends on how you want your sleeves to look. Whereever you fold, make sure the folds are symmetrical and the bottom part must meet at the edges of the fold on the end.
Use the Word Window punch to create the basis for a tie. You'll also need Paper Snips to shape the tie.
