Sewing a four fold stock tie

[Karosel]

I would like to sew up a four fold stock tie for my first hunt this weekend. I know how to sew and would prefer to make my own than to pay $40 for some filmsy premade stock tie at my local tack shop.

The problem is I’ve never seen a four fold stock tie untied. Does is have a contoured shape, or is it simply a long rectangle of fabric that is interfaced and hemmed? I imagine it’s then folded 4 times and then tied as a stock tie?

Also, what are the dimensions? 70 inches by about 10-12 inches?

thanks for your help!!

[whicker]

It is easier than you guessed. the fabric is a straight rectangle, no contours to worry with. The width and length depend on the height of the neck of the person wearing it. mine do not have interfacing, just edge hemming.

The ladies ones I have are 10" wide and 6’ long. You want a fabric that wicks well and has some capability to hold a crease and stay upright. (pins do wonders for the upright part) I prefer the fabric to be soft on my skin to avoid chafing of the back of my neck. I usually look for a microfiber tech fabric that looks like silk.)

If you look at last spring’s thread about the coth hunt, we discuss at length 4 fold stocks. We make them in all sorts of fabrics depending on the weather and the outfit. On informal days, colored and patterned ones are used here in Va.

[jawa]

I got a friend of mine to make me a four fold stock out of a section of white flannel fabric. I’m looking forward to using it on a cold blustery winter’s day.

If you could find a nice white fleece, that would be great too.

Having one that is of a thinner, cooler material is great for the warmer hunting days.

http://www.stocktieswithstyle.com/#!__whites

I like how each of these different fabrics has a subtle pattern or weave.

http://www.stocktieswithstyle.com/#!__stock-ties

These are the type you would see in VA during cubbing.

A quilt shop would be a great place to find some amazing fabrics that have slight variations and small patterns.

Happy Hunting!

[wateryglen]

Good for you!!

Most are made of oxford cloth! I’ve made mine from that. Yup a double fold thin seam on the rectangular shape! Measure what works for you. I like mine extra long like a mens long so it won’t come outa my coat.
Solid oxford cloth is easy to find but the patterned ones are harder. I like my cream colored and yellow 4 folds as they go with ANY color coats. I made white for formal season too. Measure some of the store ones for dimensions you like…or measure a friends!
It’s easy peasy!! Good luck!

[JSwan]

What is the seam allowance? Someone contacted me privately a while back - asking about the dimensions for a stock tie (she wanted to make one as a gift)

I measured one for her, but looking at the edges I wasn’t sure how big a seam allowance it was - almost looked like it had been folded over and then sewn. So I told her 1/2". Was that wrong?

[Karosel]

I’m not sure of the correct seam allowance.

What I’m planning on doing is cutting out a piece of fabric 60" x 20". Then sewing right sides together with a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving an opening for turning. And the turn it right side out and press the seam and folded edge. Would that be correct?
Or is it better to cut out a 60ish inch x 20ish length and then do a rolled hem?

Like I said I’ve never actually inspected one. I’ve always shown in those choker collars. The nearest tack shop is 45 minutes away, and with the price of fuel I don’t want to drive up there.

[JSwan]

Hunting was canceled today so I’ve got ironed stock ties with nothing to do.

Let me go get them.

Ok - I got out some stock ties - one formal, two cubbing type.

For the lighter weight stocks for cubbing, it appears the overlook stitch is used to prevent the fabric from fraying, and on the finished edges one has a 1/2" seam allowance, and the other has about a 1/4" seam allowance using a straight stitch? I think it’s called a straight stitch (been a long time since I sewed anything)

For the formal tie, which is a heavy fabric good for cold weather, straight stitch all around with about a 1/2" seam allowance. I don’t know if that was just the person’s preference or if the fabric type dictated the stitch.

The cubbing ties are a very lightweight cotton - at least around here you’d not want anything heavy for cubbing as it’s still warm out.

Hope that helps.

[Karosel]

hmm it sounds like the ties are one layer of fabric with a hem around the edge.

I’ve got an attachment that does a really nice small hem about a 1/8th inch from the edge of the fabric. Just like the edge/hem on a dress shirt. I might just use that. It would save be measuring out and pressing under a hem twice and then stitching. I do have a serger to finish edges, but the darn thing is finicky with the tension.

thanks for your help!

I’ll update the post with the finished product. I might not get it done in time for this weekend as I contacted the hunt secretary and she said that a choker collar would be ok too.

[wateryglen]

Or you could…

Rolled edge works but I think a 1/4 inch wide finished edge is about right. If you’re good at it you can sew/roll it in one pass. You can pre-iron the edge if you want too of course. I’m assuming a single layer of fabric because you are folding it lengthwise in half then in half again to make the 4 folds or 4 layers of fabric. So a thinner cotton is the best.

If you want a winter weight one use material that you wouldn’t mind having 8 layers around your neck. Sew the rectangles around 3 sides then turn it inside out and finish the end. I don’t like anymore than the single layer 4 fold all year. Makes me feel like I’m choking or something.