Thread Theory Mahle Tie

Buy the Mahle Tie sewing pattern from Thread Theory. Sew an elegant tie to pair with every button-up. Using traditional stabilising and hand sewing techniques, the end result of this quick but thorough tie sewing project will be a high end piece ready for even the most formal of occasions.

Choose from a surprisingly wide array of fabric types to create a personalised selection of tie styles. The bias cut blade is a great opportunity to play with stripes and plaids. The pattern includes three sizes (lengths and widths) to suit all proportions along with detailed fitting instructions to ensure the finished tie is worn fashionably.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics and fabric requirements: 

1 yd (1.1 m) of medium weight silk, rayon, linen, lightweight cotton or wool.

1 yd (1.1 m) of sew-in wool or wool/nylon blend interlining.

Notions: Silk thread; hand sewing needle; microtex or fine point sewing machine needle (for sewing silk or rayon fabric); beeswax // Optional for quilting cotton or similar fabrics: 1/4 yd (0.2 m) lightweight interfacing or canvas lining.

Optional: Source your interlining materials from a vintage tie. To do this, carefully take the tie apart by ripping out the centre seam. Gut the tie, trim the interlining and canvas pieces to size, and then use them as the inner material for your Mahle Tie.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (12 pages); 36″ wide roll feed copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern with grid (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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