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How to Make a Three Pocket Pouch Out of a Men's Tie

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How to Make a Three Pocket Pouch Out of a Men's Tie

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Step 1 of 17
Supplies. I got my ties from Goodwill.

Supplies. I got my ties from Goodwill.

Step 2 of 17
Fold your tie once to the size you would like the back (biggest) pocket to be

Fold your tie once to the size you would like the back (biggest) pocket to be

Step 3 of 17
Cut

Cut

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Here is the tie I actually used. After cutting the tie, fold the rough edge in and sew around to make a nice seam. Then attach the back side to the tie to form your second (middle) pocket.

Here is the tie I actually used. After cutting the tie, fold the rough edge in and sew around to make a nice seam. Then attach the back side to the tie to form your second (middle) pocket.

Step 5 of 17
You could sew down the sides, I suppose, but I like this look.

You could sew down the sides, I suppose, but I like this look.

Step 6 of 17
Take the other half of the tie and cut the third pocket off to attach.

Take the other half of the tie and cut the third pocket off to attach.

Step 7 of 17
This is what will be left of your tie.

This is what will be left of your tie.

Step 8 of 17
Fold the edges in of each end to make clean seams again. Attach the top and bottom to your two pockets to form the third pocket.

Fold the edges in of each end to make clean seams again. Attach the top and bottom to your two pockets to form the third pocket.

Step 9 of 17
Attach your snap buttons. I did two because mine are cheap and weak so I wanted more security.

Attach your snap buttons. I did two because mine are cheap and weak so I wanted more security.

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Step 11 of 17
Now I have a three pocket pouch made from a men's tie!

Now I have a three pocket pouch made from a men's tie!

Step 12 of 17
If you want you can just do two pockets but I think that's a waste of tie.

If you want you can just do two pockets but I think that's a waste of tie.

Step 13 of 17
I can put my Chapstick, camera, and my phone (in the back pocket) in my pouch! And any debit cards and cash as well! It can hold quite a bit.

I can put my Chapstick, camera, and my phone (in the back pocket) in my pouch! And any debit cards and cash as well! It can hold quite a bit.

Step 14 of 17
Attach the remainder of the tie to the back of your pouch in to form a handle. And add a dungaree button.

Attach the remainder of the tie to the back of your pouch in to form a handle. And add a dungaree button.

Step 15 of 17
Fold up the tie and cut a slit to match the dungaree button. This way I can attach to a belt.

Fold up the tie and cut a slit to match the dungaree button. This way I can attach to a belt.

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I also made a slit at the end of my tie so that I could form a handle. And this way I used every inch of my tie!

I also made a slit at the end of my tie so that I could form a handle. And this way I used every inch of my tie!

Step 17 of 17

I'm sure there might be better ways of making this pouch. This is my first attempt but I'm pretty happy! Let me now if any if you have some good ideas for this project.

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One men's tie

Thread

Scissors

Snap buttons

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Sewing Needle

Dungaree button

Carmelita Veneziano

Jamie, very creative, very useful, I'm excited to try this useful and pretty pouch. Keep on creating!

Carmelita Veneziano 3 months ago

Beth Sharp

Very clever

Beth Sharp 3 months ago

Brenda Knight

Fresh idea I'm so into recycling

Brenda Knight 3 months ago

Leonor Burris

Great raining day project , thanks

Leonor Burris 3 months ago

Danielle Rogers

Just made mine today. Awesome idea :)

Danielle Rogers 4 months ago

James Shipman

Just plain cool. Great idea.

James Shipman 4 months ago

Julia Adams

I love this! I just wish there was video!

Julia Adams 4 months ago

Strader Cac

Great, love repurposing nice things. Dog food bags are made from nice plastic woven fabric, trying to figure out what kind of tote bag I can make from those.

Strader Cac 4 months ago

Lori Harris

I like this! I have a bunch of ties that belonged to my father. I just might use them to make some of these for my sister and my nieces using his ties. Thanks for sharing!

Lori Harris 4 months ago

A Whitaker

Jamie, it made perfect sense to me because I sew a lot. This is a very clever idea. Looks to me like if you do a few and get the hang of it, it will go fast. Just like anything else. Would be a fun craft project to do with my pre-teen nieces! Thank you

A Whitaker 4 months ago

Anna Ormesher

This is soo confusing!! Video?

Anna Ormesher 4 months ago

Marie-Anne B

@Jaime can you add a video pls

Marie-Anne B 4 months ago

Brenda Heitman

Love it--directions not too clear

Brenda Heitman 4 months ago

Heidi Doe

Great idea. A must do!

Heidi Doe 4 months ago

🌵Ñàtürë🌾 Łövęr🍄

This is awesome! I'm gonna try it!

🌵Ñàtürë🌾 Łövęr🍄 4 months ago

Jaime Leigh

Haha that's perfect!

(author) 7 months ago

Sam E.

Great idea! Now I know what I can do with all of my ex's old ties. Lol

Sam E. 7 months ago

Jaime Leigh

Sorry, I didn't take any video. I hadn't even thought to make a guide until I was more than halfway through making it, that's why the pics kind of skip ahead fast. I'd be more than happy to explain anything you don't quite get. It was a bit time consuming because I was pretty much making it up as I went along and I don't plan on making another one anytime soon. But feel free to ask questions.

(author) 8 months ago

Tabasom Sam

That was great but can you also add video of how you made it. Coz i didn't understand some part frim photos but i really love to make it.

Tabasom Sam 8 months ago

Eran Waserman

Very cool

Eran Waserman 8 months ago

Y P

 love yr recycling idea! Cool! 

Y P 8 months ago

Pursuing Defeat

This snapguide made me ill...I would have paid you for that tie! ;)

Pursuing Defeat 8 months ago

Deb Innis

This is a great idea!

Deb Innis 8 months ago

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S R

Creative!

S R 8 months ago

Rima Mathewson

This is such a cool idea Thank you

Rima Mathewson 8 months ago

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Karen Fuller

Cute and quick...can't wait to try and share!

Karen Fuller 3 months ago

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