Ties...How do you...?

[woofmarkthedog]

How do you iron a tie ?

Thin to thick end ?

Or

Thick to thin end ?

Steamed or dry heat ?

See, mine dipped into the rice whilst cooking, so a quick hand job on it & it's back to it's old self ( bar a stiff Ironing)

Any ideas gratefully received

W**F

* collapses onto the sofa after the "rice inquest"

[HAL9000]

Silk tie - virtually impossible to iron back to pristine condition. Dry clean only. If that don't work, chuck it.

[woofmarkthedog]

No, this is pure un-adulterated "Acrylic" ( with other man made fibres )

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[HAL9000]

Acrylic, you say? Ahem. In that case, steam it in a rice cooker for 15 minutes then flatten it out with a rolling pin. Simples!

[woofmarkthedog]

With said rice in or out ?

[Mick Mac]

how did you clean it wolf? Ironing is surely the least of your problems but for ironing id suggest a tea towel over the tie.?

[david_carnell]

An acrylic tie? Sir, its crumpled appearance is the least of your worries.

Throw it away and start again properly. With silk. Woven, not printed. In a sombre colour.

There, isn't that better?

[*Bob*]

Is it 'seeing the bank manager' time again, Woof?

[????]

'Not guilty my honour'

[KalamityKel]

I do hope you've not applied the iron directly to the tie in question...??

[dulwichmum]

Couldn't you purchase a super swishy tie from your club to impress the judge? He may even be hoping to become a member himself. Although clearly this will only work if you can ensure he will not be blackballed at The Garrick, Spearmint Rhino doesn't have the same kudos!

[woofmarkthedog]

*Bob* Wrote:

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> Is it 'seeing the bank manager' time again, Woof?

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Oh no *Bobby*

No, I only wear the tie & nothing else, so I like "it" to be neat & tidy

Specially as it is the focus of most people's attention

I do notice peoples comments, here's a few from people queued at the theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue on Saturday night.

"Just look at the tie Honey....Keep looking at the Tie"

Also,

An American couple admiring the Tie

"My godddd ...the man's only wearing a tie"

"Really,.... I hadn't got that far...Yet " said his wife slowly

Which was nice, made me swell right up with pride.

W**F

[Jah Lush]

What is it with ties? I always feel like I'm being strangled when forced to wear one. Horrible things. They are an arrow pointing to your meat and two veg.

[SteveT]

All true Jah, but you cannot meet the prospective in-laws or interview for a new job without one.

In my opinion.

[computedshorty]

?

[????]

This is the tie for the in-laws to be....

Tie for prospective inlaws

[computedshorty]

?

[daizie]

blimey CS you must be as bored as me

[Ladymuck]

HAL9000 Wrote:

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> Silk tie - virtually impossible to iron back to

> pristine condition. Dry clean only. If that don't

> work, chuck it.

No! ...with due respect...you are wrong! HAL9000 wrong...how can it be?...ha ha ha ha...never thought I'd see that in my lifetime...ha ha ha...better get your wiring checked liebe Roboter...ha ha ha ha ha

Seriously, I first spot-clean all hubby's silk ties with a stain remover, then wash them in the washing machine (sensitive programme - for silks), drip dry them, manually put them back into shape, and finally iron them covered over with a clean damp tea-towel. Good as new every time!

You've made my day though! But then even robots must have an off moment...maybe you just need a bit of a vacuum...eh?

*on floor in absolute stitches*

Mind you, you did use the catch-all..."virtually"....damn!

*abruptly stops laughing*

[Brendan]

1 x black silk tie - wear daily until it is a) tatty b) out of fashion c) dipped in rice d) all three ? discard - replace.

[Roll Deep]

Or place in office desk for those fridays where the late afternoon drinking tomfoolery has got out of hand to the extent you've been challenged to Karate chop a desk in half. I shouldn't need to explain where the tie will be worn.

[Jah Lush]

Are you an undertaker Brendan?

[Brendan]

Chief mourner Jah. Got the job ?cause I had my own top hat.

[HAL9000]

Ladymuck Wrote:

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> HAL9000 Wrote:

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> > Silk tie - virtually impossible to iron back to

> > pristine condition.

> Mind you, you did use the catch-all..."virtually"....damn!

>

> *abruptly stops laughing*

Hahaha. Yes I did, didn't I!

> Seriously, [cringe-inducing washing details snipped]. Good as new every time!

No chance! The silk will have lost its shine and the tie's beautifully rolled edges will have been ironed flat. It might look OK to you but it wouldn't fool an expert - sorry.

[Ted Max]

An expert in ties?