I had people donate unwanted men's neckties for about a year until there were enough to make a dress, area rug, and matching ottoman. I've always been intrigued by the beauty in necktie designs. Turns out they work well in interior decor AND fashion!
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Area rug
with matching ottoman
and a dress!
Before: pile of men's neckties and old ottoman
Painting old ottoman black
Laying out ties for dress
sewing ottoman cover
progress on area rug
Finished!
