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December 01, 2010
Filed Under (Do-it-yourself) by Keith on 01-12-2010
I must admit that I didn’t buy it, I made it. Yes, that’s right, I made it! I must confess that I own a sewing machine and I love making things. From Morsbags to curtains, cushion covers and even a dress for my friends grandaughter. My secret is out; I’m exposed, but please don’t tell anyone. Back to the cravats. I have posted detailed instructions on how to make them, but they are on a separate page because the post itself would be too long to put on this blog. If you are interested then click “Read More”. If not, then go and read another blog, read a book, knit soot or whatever, I don’t care! If you do go and have a look and wish to leave a comment, come back here.
11 Comments posted on "How to make cravat"
Comments:
Rog on December 1st, 2010 at 7:04 pm #
Thanks Keith. I’ve popped over and made a couple of cravats to wear – they particularly suit my cigarette holder with a Balkan Sobranie and glass of Sherry when I’m in my dressing gown berating the state of Railway Cuttings.
Sarah on December 1st, 2010 at 7:49 pm #
I’ll bet you posted this entry just to see how many would rise to the bait. I await the comments with bated breath.
betsy on December 1st, 2010 at 9:16 pm #
Very handsome! I called it an ascot!
Keith on December 1st, 2010 at 11:58 pm #
Sarah: Betsy:
Keith on December 2nd, 2010 at 12:02 am #
Rog:
Sarah on December 2nd, 2010 at 1:29 am #
Sorry. I didn’t think anyone made/wore ascots any more. Delighted to be proven wrong, as I think they are quite handsome. This side of the pond, most people wouldn’t know what as ascot was unless they were a fan of British fiction.
helen on December 2nd, 2010 at 5:12 am #
I am going to make my dad one for his birthday, if I start now I should have it finished for May. I tie my scarf like that.
Rog on December 2nd, 2010 at 7:05 am #
I style myself on my great hero Anthony Alouicios Hancock who lived at Railway Cuttings, East Cheam.
guyana gyal on December 2nd, 2010 at 8:12 pm #
That’s sew cool, Keith. I know of someone here who’s in a top job and he’s sewn clothes for his children, including a dress for his daughter.
Justin on December 9th, 2010 at 5:22 pm #
Well, Keith, I’m hugely impressed … you’re a multi-talented person.
Dan Bruckner on December 18th, 2010 at 12:52 am #
What an eye-catching neck ornament. Thank you for divulging the Roman secret on this matter. I imagine a neckband like this could help me rise to the top of few social circles. No one has seen anything like this in America (at least, not for a while). I’ll be viewed as the first, as unique, as a man of style (and assumed substance)! Beautiful women will ask me where I got the idea for such a thing. Of course, I will give proper acknowledgment and say that it came to me in a dream I prefer to be looked upon as a trendsetter. Post a comment
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I used a small version of the picture on the left in “About me” at the top of the sidebar for a while. I received two emails asking about the tartan cravat, one was from a lady in the American colonies, who claims to be a big fan of mine (?) asking me where I bought it from because she thought one like that would make a great Christmas present for her husband.
Here are a few facts, which might help you decide if you've had the unfortunate experience of meeting me in real life or not ... I am 75 going on 30, divorced and available. I enjoy French cooking, drinking lots of wine, (French of course!) and holidaying in France (on a pittance, I might add!). I also have a passion for amateur radio and electronics. I design and make stained glass windows now purely as a hobby (It used to be my trade until I retired). My other interests are archery and French boule; playing Petanque with friends and a nice bottle of vin rouge on the side.
