Too Many Father’s Day Neckties? 10 Ways to Recycle and Reuse Neckties

With Father’s Day only a few days away, many of you are scrambling to find a last minute gift for Dad. This is sure to result in the sale of thousands of novelty neckties that will later collect dust in the closet. With this in mind, we would like to share 10 ways to recycle and reuse these neckties. Should you find yourself on the receiving end of this gift, turn it into an opportunity to create a fun craft project for your family or donate the tie to a worthy cause. Check out our list of 10 ways to recycle and reuse Father’s Day neckties:

1. Make your own necktie handbag.
2. Sew a beautiful necktie quilt made from old neckties.
3. Use old neckties to make a stylish skirt.
4. Use old neckties to weave a bold new chair seat.
5. Use your necktie to create a fashionable belt.
6. Make a necktie Christmas stocking.
7. Use old neckties to create a bookmark.
8. Donate your neckties to Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
9. Donate your neckties to a local homeless shelter.
10. Give them away free using Freecycle.

Remember, when it comes to Father’s Day, it’s the thought that counts. Please take a moment to think about your father and consider making him something that he will cherish forever. You can use your craft scraps and supplies to create a truly unique Father’s Day card or even go through his closet and collect all those old unused novelty neckties from past years and make one of the gifts listed above.