How to Tie A Tie, Make a Tie Stay & Cleaning Tips

Today’s feature tip(s) is from three different sites, the first by The Art of Manliness for instructions on how to tie a tie. There are videos and detailed steps for how to tie The Windsor Knot, The Half-Windsor Knot, The Four-In-Hand Knot and the The Shelby Knot.

The second tip is from Open Loops with instructions on How to Make a Homemade Tie Stay:

A professional appearance goes a long way in creating a positive image in business relationships. One thing that has always bothered me is when someone’s tie doesn’t stay centered and drifts off to the side, up under the suit coat, or blows over the shoulder in a strong breeze. Since tie pins and metal tie clasps are not in vogue, here is an easy way to create a tie stay that is invisible holds a tie down better than anything on the market.

Another tip for ties can be found at Tie Directory with instructions for how to clean ties:

The most important thing to remember is that washing machines are the natural enemies of ties, followed by irons on high settings. It is recommended that silk ties not be dry-cleaned unless and until you’ve exhausted all other options since the chemicals used in the cleaning process can discolor the tie and pressing it will destroy the luster or sheen. If, after considering the costs of dry-cleaning as opposed to purchasing a new tie, you do opt to have the tie dry-cleaned, be sure to point out the stain and let them know what it is, such as ketchup, mustard, ink, coffee, etc. Remember that the pressing process will cause the tie to lose its folds around the edges and will be creased instead.

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