OpenHere Father's Day Craft 1

This elegant tie case will keep Dad's ties organized for years to come, yet it is easy enough to be sewn by even a novice stitcher. Finished Size: 16 1/2 " x 4 1/2 "

You will need:
Polyester batting 16-1/2" x 9" rectangle
Heavyweight cardboard, 15-3/4" x 3-3/4" rectangle
Fabric glue
1/2 yard black Moiré fabric
1/2 yard burgandy Moiré fabric
Matching sewing thread
2 shank buttons 3/4" in diameter

This elegant tie case in black moiré has a stiffened center section with two flaps on either side. Flaps fold over ties and are closed with loops; fabric covered buttons in burgundy moiré match the lining.

Step 1
Cut batting in half lengthwise; glue one section each to front and back of cardboard rectangle. Referring to diagram below and adding 1/2" all around, cut out the following: in black, one complete piece (indicated by solid outline); in burgundy, one of each section (indicated by broken lines): also in burgundy, two rectangles each 3/4" x 4-1/2" (tie bar holders) and 3/4" x 2-1/2" (buttonloops). Step 2
With right sides together, fold each tie bar holder rectangle in half lengthwise; stitch close to raw edge using 1/4" seam. Trim seam and turn to right side. Place one complete tie bar holder across width of center burgundy section 2-1/2" from top: place sectioned toe bar holder 2-1/2" from bottom edge; baste in place along side edges. Assemble buttonloop rectangles in same manner as tie bar holders. Fold each in half widthwise to form a loop; baste raw edges of each to edge of burgundy fabric indicated by star on diagram.

Step 3
With right sides together, stitch burgundy sides together along long edges to form one complete section. With right sides together, stitch front to back using 1/2" seams and leaving bottom of center section unstitched. Turn to right side; press, insert card board along center section; slipstitched opening closed. Step 4
From remaining burgundy fabric, cut two circles 1 1/2" in diameter. Stitch a row of gathering stitches close to edge. Place button in center of wrong side of circle; draw gathers together and secure. Stitch button in place to correspond with button loop placement.

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Sara (yes, I love my father!)
Sara@openhere.com

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This elegant tie case will keep Dad's ties organized for years to come, yet it is easy enough to be sewn by even a novice stitcher. Finished Size: 16 1/2 " x 4 1/2 "
	*You will need:* Polyester batting 16-1/2" x 9" rectangle Heavyweight cardboard, 15-3/4" x 3-3/4" rectangle Fabric glue 1/2 yard black Moiré fabric 1/2 yard burgandy Moiré fabric Matching sewing thread 2 shank buttons 3/4" in diameter

This elegant tie case in black moiré has a stiffened center section with two flaps on either side. Flaps fold over ties and are closed with loops; fabric covered buttons in burgundy moiré match the lining.
Step 1 Cut batting in half lengthwise; glue one section each to front and back of cardboard rectangle. Referring to diagram below and adding 1/2" all around, cut out the following: in black, one complete piece (indicated by solid outline); in burgundy, one of each section (indicated by broken lines): also in burgundy, two rectangles each 3/4" x 4-1/2" (tie bar holders) and 3/4" x 2-1/2" (buttonloops).	Step 2 With right sides together, fold each tie bar holder rectangle in half lengthwise; stitch close to raw edge using 1/4" seam. Trim seam and turn to right side. Place one complete tie bar holder across width of center burgundy section 2-1/2" from top: place sectioned toe bar holder 2-1/2" from bottom edge; baste in place along side edges. Assemble buttonloop rectangles in same manner as tie bar holders. Fold each in half widthwise to form a loop; baste raw edges of each to edge of burgundy fabric indicated by star on diagram.
Step 3 With right sides together, stitch burgundy sides together along long edges to form one complete section. With right sides together, stitch front to back using 1/2" seams and leaving bottom of center section unstitched. Turn to right side; press, insert card board along center section; slipstitched opening closed.	Step 4 From remaining burgundy fabric, cut two circles 1 1/2" in diameter. Stitch a row of gathering stitches close to edge. Place button in center of wrong side of circle; draw gathers together and secure. Stitch button in place to correspond with button loop placement.