Making a Tie: Tailoring Techniques for Beginners

Overview

“Now I want to give you some brief historical notions on the birth of the tie and tell you why it has become such a famous and important accessory!”

In this video lesson Matteo Olivieri addresses the topic: Historical Notions, which is part of the Domestika online course: Making a Tie: Tailoring Techniques for Beginners. Learn fundamental tailoring techniques to create a classy tie, from the first cut to the finished knot.

Partial transcription of the video

“Historical notions The time has come to tell you about the birth of the tie and explain how it has become today such a famous accessory and a symbol of elegance. The term "tie" comes from the French word "croate", which means "Croatian". Indeed, mercenary officers of a Croatian cavalry regiment hired by Louis XIV arrived in France in 1660 and they were the first to wear this item of clothing. It was actually a handkerchief which was tied around the neck of the soldiers when they left for war by wives and girlfriends as a sign of love and fidelity. Initially called "croatta", became, from a ...”

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Course summary for: Making a Tie: Tailoring Techniques for Beginners

• Level: Beginner
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