When I made the tablecloth + napkin curtains for the bedroom, they replaced two valences which are now pillows! To make the necktie flower a-la-mode:
- Cut off the fat part of the tie.
- Unstitch the rest of the tie and remove any interfacing and lining.
- Fold and press the tie in half (the long way!) and baste the open sides together, pulling gently to gather it as you go.
- Curl the gathered tie around until it forms a flower shape and tack it together underneath.
- Stitch a pretty button or earring to the center, then stitch the flower where you want it and finish making your pillow.
I’d like to thank . . . in training for the inspiration and for suggesting that I try using neckties for flowers! ♥
These are gorgeous! Thanks.
Thank you! It was fun to try something new!
Beautiful!! As soon as I have time and can steal a tie from my husband (he keeps each one of his tie sure that he’ll use them one day : P) I’m going to try this!!
Good luck with your thievery!
And thanks again for the great idea! 
Beautiful! I buy silk ties from the charity shop/thrift store to make similar flowers. Sometimes you can drop lucky and buy a bag full of ties for just a few cents.
Regards Florence x
I must try that! I’m almost out of the ones my husband was willing to part with.
Could you post some of your necktie flowers on your blog? Or have you already done it and could give me a link? I’d love to see them! THANK YOU! 
I will let you know when I do. Another good buy at the thrift shop which is along the same lines as this, and I hope you dont mind my mentioning it here, are ladies silk scarfs. I use those to make yoyos/suffolk puffs. Loving your blog and all your fab ideas.
Regards Florence x
That’s a GREAT idea! Scarf fabric is so lovely . . . and I have a Goodwill two miles away . . . must go soon!
And thank you for the sweet compliment! 
These flowers are cute, You should check out quiltagami. you would LOVE it. Just like origami but with fabric, a bit like that lotus bag but more so. you can do all kinds of things , i saw a lady with 3d folded fabric butterflies sewn on her floral on her bedspread.
Thank you!!! I WILL check that out! I’m always up for learning new tricks.
I love the way you have been repurposing your clothes, the past few posts. The plaid vest etc from an old shirt, the pillow & purse etc from a blouse and now necktie flower pillow embellishments. You are a very creative and talented seamster!
(I was going to say ‘sew-er’ but together it looked like sewer and that is not what I meant at all! lol)
What a sweet thing to say! I’m having fun making things! And I laughed at your “sewer” comment because I’ve almost done that several times myself!
Thank you for all your encouragement! 
What a good idea!
Thank you, Nanacathy!
Now I know what to do with my husband’s ties!!
Yes, they’re really easy and fun!
You can also try necktie ruffles, necktie wristlets, and necktie onesies (previous posts) . . . I just love necktie fabric! 
Wow, I hadn’t thought to use ties for flowers. What a great idea
Thank you . . . now I want to go thrifting and find some more!
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Love them! They are just adorable! Thank you for sharing them.
Hugs, Paula
Thank you, Paula! Now to go thrifting for some more ties!