Customizing your school tie.

 by the casbah
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In this Instructable I will show you how I converted my old regular school tie into a cool fashionable 'skinny tie', and I will also show you other customizations I made to my old school uniform.

The majority of schools across Britain require that you wear a tie as part of your uniform. It is the governments idea that if everyone in school dressed the same looking like robots, then bulling wouldn't occur because poorer children won't be picked on for looking different. This is of course a load of rubbish, so why not make a statement and customize your uniform.

Skinny ties are very popular at the moment and are fairly easy to make providing you have some idea of how to sew or stitch.
 
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Step 1: Items needed

You will need most of the following;

-a tie

-a de-stitching tool (if you dont have one just use a needle or something)

-a pair of scissors

-a pen

-a needle and some thread or a sewing machine (I didn't use a sewing machine but if you want your tie to last a while I would strongly recommend that you use one)

-an iron and ironing board (not neccessery but still useful)

-pins (not neccessery but still useful)

Chav-tie-guy says: Jul 12, 2011. 8:30 AM
If you want a "skinny tie", just wear it the thin-way with the proper part tucked in your Shirt ....

Who needs a sewing machine etc then!!?
Weissensteinburg says: Aug 18, 2009. 11:59 AM
They conducted searches? Just going around to each person and searching their pockets? Also, were the ties school issued ties, or was the rule just that you had to wear some sort of tie? Nice job!
the casbah (author) in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 19, 2009. 2:53 AM
They conducted random class searches if they suspected someone of having something. The ties were school issued for the high school students, the government believes children in school should look the same. Thanks for the comment!
alloqba in reply to the casbahAug 20, 2009. 5:32 AM
Well, here in Poland (and I believe in rest of Europe also) only Police can search your pockets, bags, etc. Strange that you agree to that searches.
Weissensteinburg in reply to alloqbaAug 20, 2009. 6:59 AM
In the states, the student code of conduct (which you must agree to in order to attend school) stipulates that the school can search you for whatever reason. To even get a parking pass if you want to drive to school, you have to sign a waiver that allows them to search your car at any time.
crak-a-bottle in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 29, 2009. 1:07 PM
this probably sounds a bit silly but is all that stuff about cameras and metal detectors and things like that in school true? im from the uk and read have read several books set in america that mention things like that and i always wondered if it was true.
anibioman in reply to crak-a-bottleDec 14, 2010. 9:56 PM
my fathers school had police in it because kids would get stabbed in the hall ways my school doesnt have that or metal detectors because its in a nice neighborhood but there are tons of camera because sometimes theres theft and a bit of bathroom vandalism it quite stupid and a waste of money.
Weissensteinburg in reply to crak-a-bottleAug 29, 2009. 1:09 PM
There are some schools in really bad areas with high crime rates that have those, but they are by no means the norm in America.
crak-a-bottle in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 29, 2009. 2:06 PM
ohhh fair enough. thanks :)
alloqba in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 20, 2009. 7:35 AM
Oh, that is so different in here. No one would ask you to sign anything like this, and even if they would - it would be illegal and not obligatory for you to show your stuff. If someone - for example shop bodyguard - wants to search your backpack - you don't have to let him (well, he usually calls the police than, and they can search your things, but noone else can). Our press would say: "Serious privacy infringement" and they would make big scandal about it. Well, each country have its own customs :)
Weissensteinburg in reply to alloqbaAug 20, 2009. 7:38 AM
We're only talking about schools, and for minors only. It's legal because you signed a contract agreeing to it. Anywhere else, nobody, even the police, is allowed to search your belongings without a warrant from a judge.
anibioman in reply to WeissensteinburgDec 14, 2010. 10:54 PM
the police are allowed to search your person and or bag under certain circumstances
stephenniall in reply to WeissensteinburgSep 5, 2009. 4:59 AM
im the uk police are allowed to search anything if you are a minor in a group of 4 or more .
Weissensteinburg in reply to stephenniallSep 5, 2009. 11:00 AM
I don't live in the UK, and as such, am not familiar with their laws.
alloqba in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 20, 2009. 7:45 AM
I wanted to say, that what you sign cannot be in contrary to the law. Law says: only the police can search your belongings. Agreement you sign says: teachers can search your belongings. Agreement is illegal and doesn't force you to let teacher search your stuff.
Weissensteinburg in reply to alloqbaAug 20, 2009. 11:15 AM
Maybe not in Poland, but in America if you sign something saying people can search you, they can. And I don't know about where you live, but the police can't just decide to search your belongings here. The only time anyone can search you here is if the police have a warrant or you agree to it. By signing a contract, you are agreeing to let the school search your stuff.
alloqba in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 20, 2009. 11:35 AM
I see. So that is the difference. Here you can sign anything, but when it is against the law this agreement is not valid. I am also curious about how it is in your country - can police search you if you look suspicious? I saw on Discovery documentary movies about your policemen chasing some strangers and than, if they look shady police check if they have drugs, guns etc, so, it looks like they can search you without your agreement or any warranty from court.
Weissensteinburg in reply to alloqbaAug 20, 2009. 11:53 AM
Not exactly...they're really good at tricking people into giving consent. Saying things like, "Well if you're innocent, you've got nothing to hide, right?" If someone is under arrest, then they can of course search them.

http://www.flexyourrights.org/definition_of_probable_cause

There's a really good explanation about it. You can be frisked for an officer's safety if you've been detained, and searched if they have enough evidence to arrest you. If it turns out they searched you without probable cause, anything they find during that illegal search can't be used against you in court. It's pretty neat, really.

The point I was trying to get across, though, is that the police can't just stop whoever they want and search them.
alloqba in reply to WeissensteinburgAug 20, 2009. 1:12 PM
Thanx for your clarification, the case with police looks similar to the situation in Poland than. I like to know how real life in US looks like - we see a lot of movies and sometimes it is so much different than in Europe ;)
Weissensteinburg in reply to alloqbaAug 20, 2009. 1:47 PM
I'm sure it's not nearly as exciting as it looks.
Artekus says: Aug 18, 2009. 10:23 AM
But are skinny ties popular in other countries? Britain can sometimes work a year or so ahead of America when it comes to stuff like this. Cool instructable, I really like the cards in the hat :P
anibioman in reply to ArtekusOct 7, 2010. 4:06 PM
there super trendy just saying
BgRdDragon in reply to ArtekusAug 18, 2009. 6:20 PM
Same here ive never even herd of a "Skinny Tie", i dont know maybe it is my schools dress code is so strict that we cant even were ties....or shirts with strips....or shirts with tini logos in them....or skate shoes, or a studed belt....
Kiteman in reply to BgRdDragonAug 19, 2009. 11:05 AM
Skinny ties are retro - they were popular in the UK in the 1980s, worn whilst listening to bands like Madness.

(Of course, the easiest way to make a skinny tie is to wear a normal tie back to front, and tuck the fat end into your shirt.)
the casbah (author) in reply to KitemanAug 19, 2009. 12:27 PM
I am well aware that Skinny ties were popular in previous decades, but like many fashion trends such as ponchos, sporting caps, trilbys, waistcoats and others, skinny ties are popular once again. A lot of womens clothing at the moment is similar to 80's wear.
Artekus in reply to KitemanAug 19, 2009. 11:56 AM
yeah everyone knows that! But then you have a great big lump of tie to stash in your shirt :P
wupme in reply to BgRdDragonAug 18, 2009. 7:03 PM
So you gotta walk around there pretty much naked?
Risuji in reply to wupmeAug 19, 2009. 3:18 AM
Awesome, where do I apply?
CamWaite in reply to RisujiAug 19, 2009. 4:28 AM
count me in
skittledork167 says: Aug 3, 2010. 2:32 PM
if my school had a school tie i would definitely do that
Chav-tie-guy says: Jan 9, 2010. 1:32 PM
Hi, it's a great look and look's like it's worn on the thin side too. Lovley colours too! i am sorry i don't know your name but would love to chat to you more on this matter!
T-K says: Oct 1, 2009. 4:06 AM
Nice idea with the hat, I might just do that.
crak-a-bottle says: Aug 29, 2009. 1:09 PM
you guys have pretty cool school tie designs. purple black and white happen to be my favourite colours. ours are rubbish blue 'n red. nice 'ible though. the cards on the hat is awesome!
harharhero says: Aug 27, 2009. 10:05 AM
dude i would defiantly do this except id get killed you have to have you tie normal but great instructable
moduleinst says: Aug 18, 2009. 6:15 PM
yes
lemonie says: Aug 18, 2009. 12:25 PM
I'm sure my school tie was that design.... L
mikeasaurus says: Aug 18, 2009. 10:57 AM
any issues with modifying regulation school-wear?
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