Making a Tie: Tailoring Techniques for Beginners
Structural Features
A course by Matteo Olivieri , Tailor Brand
About the video: Structural Features
Overview
“How is a tie made? In this lesson I want to show you some examples that you can make based on the shape, width and length. Once you have mastered the technique, you can decide what your tie will look like!”
In this video lesson Matteo Olivieri addresses the topic: Structural Features, 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
“Structural features In this lesson, I want to show you some tie examples according to shape, width and length, in such a way that, once acquired the technique, you can make the tie as you want. Let's begin; the tie divided into three parts, the larger, frontal one, called the shovel, the narrower one behind the shovel we call the tail ... and the gusset: the central part that joins the tail with the blade. You can recognize it from the two joints that we will see later how to make. An unexpected detail it is the loop that serves to join the tail with the shovel. Here it is. The ideal length...”
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Course summary for: Making a Tie: Tailoring Techniques for Beginners
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Fashion Design

Matteo Olivieri
A course by Matteo Olivieri
Matteo Olivieri is the owner of Sanvenero, a family business and tailor's shop founded in 1880 in Savona. Sanvenero specializes in custom suits, shirts, and ties inspired by the prevalent style in Italy during the '50s and '60s. The high-end tailor brand also boasts a location in the heart of Milan and has had the honor of dressing famous actors, singers, public figures, and other celebrities since it first opened its doors.
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