MACGYVER
CHALLENGE
Baggage Claim
“I have always been interested in the business
suit look of men’s tailored clothing. After my dad
passed away last year, I gathered up his suits and
ties to create something I could wear. The collection
has inspired several other pieces, including this
luggage tag.” —Gail Schueler
NECKTIE LUGGAGE TAG
HOW;TO
THIS
MONTH’S
WINNER
Gail Schueler
Materials
1 necktie
Ruler or tape measure
Scissors
1 slide buckle
Needle or sewing machine
Thread
2×4-inch clear vinyl rectangle
1. Lay tie ;lat. Starting at the narrow end,
measure 16 inches down the length of the
tie and cut with scissors. The wide end
will be the body of the luggage tag, and
the narrow end of the tie will serve as the
luggage attachment.
2. Pass the cut end of the narrow tie
piece through the slide buckle. Make a
2-inch loop, and stitch the loop securely.
3. On the wide tie piece, measure
8 inches from the tip and cut the end o;
with scissors. Discard non-pointed end.
Center a vinyl rectangle right side up on
front of tie.
4. Stitch around three sides of the vinyl (leaving one short
end open) with either a needle or a sewing machine to form
a pocket for your address card.
5. Fold the cut end of the wide tie piece ¼ inch toward the
backside of the tie, and then fold that over another ½ inch to
form your seam. Topstitch to make a ¼-inch seam. Align the
stitched part of the looped piece with the seam you just made,
and topstitch in place.
6. Loop the narrow end of the tie point around your luggage
handle and thread it back through the buckle to secure. Now
you’re ready for takeo;.
WHERE
Seattle,
Washington
DAY JOBS
Sewing
alterations and
making dolls
FAVORITE
TOOL
My sewing
machine
SITE
singingrain.com
MAKE IT EASIER
Forgo the slide buckle and tie a bow to secure the tag instead.
Don’t want your address card sliding around? Try using Xyron’s
Creative Station ( xyron.com) to laminate the card, and then
stitch it directly on the tie. RM
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