2020 Fashion on the Ration Challenge

keepcalmandcraft

I had lots of ties from my late father-in-law and i was wondering what to do with them.  I have made some zipped pouches and hair scrunchies.
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skogar

The scrunchies and zipped pouches look great Keep Clam and Craft.

Cherryfudge

Those scrunchies are beautiful

thriftwizard

I just looked on P1nterest, and saw some rather interesting ideas for "up cycled neckties" but I suspect you've looked there already! However I have a pile of vintage silk ties that have failed to sell, so I think I might have a go at some of those myself!

retiredinfrance

Thanks, PipneyJane.  I think a cushion cover is a possibility. I have about 30, mainly reds and blues.They have a small pattern like the scrunchies posted by Keepcalmandcraft.
Keep safe and thanks.

retiredinfrance

Thanks, Skogar. I think a small bag or shoulder bag is a good idea, maybe with a matching scarf or belt to brighten up my black and grey coats.
Keep safe and thanks.

retiredinfrance

Thanks,Laura. I haven't enough for a skirt and though it's a great idea i think I'm too old for such a jazzy item. And I don't go anywhere that I could wear it to. When I was a student i often made unusual dresses from curtain material or two dresses cobbled together. Actually, I've just thought that a band of contrasting tie patchwork could look stunning in a black skirt.
Keep safe and thanks.

retiredinfrance

Pollywollydoodle , thanks. Patchwork of some kind is the way to go, depending on the shades and patterns i have.I got all these ties in a CS, four for a euro, and had a rummage. As soon as I picked up one and saw a label D**r, I checked them all and thought I might make a profit some time some place. Perhaps even a present for DS. Then I got them home and found a few that needed a stitch or five and so selling was replaced by crafting. At the moment I favour craft.
Keep safe and thanks.

retiredinfrance

Thanks Keepcalmandcraft. I love the scrunchies and the red ones are similar to lots of mine. As you might have read my posts above i am undecided about what to make, but think some kind of patchwork is likely to be involved. 
I posted separate replies after this machine lost internet connection this morning and lost my post!
 I'm thinking of trying a stylish shopping bag, not too big but handy for when I go to a big town and there are lots of stylish French ladies about and plastic would look terrible.I don't buy masses when I'm out for the day but usually need a bag of some sort. Of course, lockdown here is very strict and strongly enforced so it will be some time before I'm going anywhere.
Keep safe and thanks. 

retiredinfrance

Thanks, Thriftwizard, I will have a look. If you have read my posts above, you will know I had thought of selling them, but your experience seems to mean craft is the way to go.
Keep safe and thanks.