How to Tie Ties

by Michael Adam

Book Overview

If you think that there's only one way to tie a tie, think again! The perfect, comprehensive handbook to keep in your closet or near your mirror, this full-color volume features: * Nine different knots for ties, including the Windsor, Double Knot, and Shelby (American), along with two methods for tying bow ties * Three techniques for tying scarves and cravats * Tips for keeping ties looking like new, and information on tie tacks and pins With this...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806965916
• ISBN13: 9780806965918
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Disappointed

The book has the common way to tie a tie done different ways with the same result. I was very dissapointed in the content of this book. I was hoping for ways to tie a tie with alittle imagination.

Ever wondered?

Have you ever wondered how many ways there are to tie ties? This book gives you more than you need to know, 9 to be exact. All knots are nicely illustrated with brief description on their characteristics. This book covers beyond classic Windsors and Four-in-Hand. I gave 4 stars, because it didn't cover the basic techniques, such as how to put a dimple in the middle. Here is a hint for you. To achieve sharper looking knot, buy a shirt with 1/2" bigger neck size. This will help reduce tie-space, thus giving you smaller looking knot.

I learned how to tie some very neat knots

Overall I thought the book was very straight foreward. This book takes you beyond the foolish 4;windsor, 1/2 windsor, 4- in -hand, and the bow. I've always seen excellantly tied ties in fashion advertisements and wondered how they did it. The fact is they are not using the knots mentioned above. The classic knot described in the book is very sharp semi-semetrical with a small vortex at the bottom. There was even two ways to tie the bow; one easier than the other. The only complaint is the layout of the diagrams although clear some were scatered all over the page making it difficult to follow along. Money well spent for the man who is always looking for new ways to look sharp!