Passionate about ties: 11 extraordinary creations to try by recycling ties

Have you ever thought about what an extraordinary resource a tie can be? Whether they are vintage or new and unused, they are a very useful object, often with an unexpressed potential, and can be used to create wonders. Saying "wonders" is not an exaggeration at all because ties have fabrics which are usually very precious and come in every type of color and pattern. Most ties are left in a wardrobe and are often in a completely (nearly) new condition. Indeed, because, due to the infrequent use made of them, most ties almost never get worn out.

They hang in our cupboards and  gather dust - perhaps they went out of fashion or simply because they are were bought one-off for a special occasion and then are no longer used. Considering that there are people who only wear ties at weddings or similar events, this happens very often. Thus, a very colorful and new pieces of silk, cashmere, wool, linen or cotton remains preserved in a drawer or cupboard while they could be used for a thousand different purposes.

Using the patchwork technique, ties can truly be transformed into almost anything, especially in the hands of those with tailoring skills. And even without great skills using a needle and thread, and by following some simple instructions, it is possible to achieve many things. Clothes, fashion accessories, furnishing accessories of all kinds and shapes are just waiting to be created. We have collected some of the hottest inspirations for you to reuse your ties. Take a look below!

Colorful and refined cushions for any type of environment are an initial creative starting point to get you going with your DIY tie recycling projects.

Silk and cashmere roses are a very elegant and original alternatives to real flowers. A pinch of dexterity and a lot of imagination will help you make artificial flowers like these using old ties.

Upholstery in a unique and chic way for poufs, chairs, armchairs or similar objects could be simple and fun to make using ties.

And why not create tablecloths, placemats, centerpieces and table runners? Show them off after having created them from a bunch of old ties.

In addition to joining them together vertically or horizontally, another technique to exploit the beauty of the colors and patterns of the ties is to weave them together. For example, you can make beautiful quilts with them.

And, venturing into the world of fashion and clothes, one cannot help but think of using ties to create a long skirt of a thousand colors. A little gypsy-ish and in a seventies style, a skirt like this will certainly not go unnoticed.

For a short skirt (mini skirt) with a1960s flavor, you can join the ties horizontally by matching them chromatically so that the whole piece is more sober and finish off by adding some buttons or other details in the same color and/or materials.

With clothes, you can really go wild. Whether they are long or short, those created with ties always have a bohemian touch to them that makes them completely unique.

And what about making handbags and shopping bags? They can be multicolored, monochromatic, small, large, cheeky or more refined. There is no limit to one's creativity.

Another interesting projects involve making headbands, and other hair accessories. They make beautiful accessories by sewing and gluing them in specific ways. But you can also simply take a tie and tie it in your hair to look like a 60s headband. The results are, in all cases, extraordinary.

Finally, among the possible accessories you can create, even jewelry can be imitated. Necklaces and bracelets of all shapes and colors will give your look an original touch and a unique edge.

So what are you waiting for? Have fun mixing colors and patterns with the creative reuse of ties. You will wonder why you didn't do this before!