How to Lengthen a Necktie

Measure for the length to add to the tie by measuring from the end of the tie to the belt loop.

Add five inches to that length. This is how long your fabric insert should be.

In this step, measure to find out where to add the extra fabric to the tie, so that the insert will be hidden beneath the collar.

Measure from the clavicle to the belt loop.

Add two inches.

From the widest end of the tie, measure the desired length, in this case, 24 inches.

Mark the spot with a fabric marker. This is where you will cut the tie in Step 7.

Rip the seams along the back of the tie using a seam ripper.

Remove the inner white section of the tie by folding outward and placing on the widest part of tie.

Unfold the tie.

Measure the diagonal width of the tie.

Using a rotary cutter on a cutting board, cut the tie diagonally along the section you marked with the fabric marker in Step 3.

Cut a piece of fabric to match the length and width desired.

Pin the extra fabric along the cut portion of the tie so that added fabric forms a "V."

Sew the insert in place.

Pin second portion of original tie in place so that the original tie and the added fabric forms a "V".

Sew the insert in place.

After sewing both ends in place, the tie should look like this.

Unfold the inner tie lay it back inside the tie.

Iron the inserted fabric so that it follows the fold pattern of the original tie.

Hand sew down the entire length of the back of the tie.

The tie is now the desired length and will reach the belt when worn.