Every time I see something made out of silk ties I am reminded of what an old neighbor made for my little brother when he was about 9, from my dad's old ties. It was a "smoking jacket" type jacket and he wore it until it was too small and the elbows had holes. He loved it and it was beautiful. My husband only has 2 or 3 ties. Maybe someday I'll get ties from a thrift store and try it myself.