Six Fold Tie Sewing Pattern
The six fold pattern was created much the same way as the seven fold pattern. It was drafted on a cad tool, drawn out, tested, and then refined. The major difference with the six fold pattern is that the tie is self tipped and uses an interlining. A heavy silk fabric is needed to make a really nice seven fold tie. But for a six fold, you can make a tie that hangs better than the seven fold using a lighter silk. This is because the heavier the silk, the stiffer it is. The proper tie interlining does not hinder the drape because it is not as tightly woven as the silk and is also not folded.
[pictures of drape differences]
The construction method of the six fold is also very different. Rolling the edges with the seven fold is a whole different animal compared to the making it self tipped. With this construction method, there is both an advantage and disadvantage. A possible advantage is that for the six fold, you can use a sewing machine and save a lot of time. This also allows you to make straighter and more uniform stitches. The disadvantage is in the difficulty of making the corners sharp.
[pictures of edges]
It took me a few tries and a bit of thinking before I figured out how to make it correctly. And the solution was so simple too. Half of it had to do with adjusting the pattern and the other half was how to sew it so that it would turn out right after inverting the fabric. That is the difference between v1.0 and v2.0 of the six fold pattern.
The folding of the six fold is also easier by six fold. (ha ha get it? its a pun.. 10 fold.. six fold.. ok not funny) The folds are symmetrical, so all you need to do is keep track of the centerline and fold the edge to it. Using the pattern again to fold and press the silk one edge at a time makes life a lot less frustrating though.
[picture of completed six fold]
