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First of all, you need to tie the tie on the person for whom the tie is intended. The finished tie will be somewhat adjustable, so you don't have to be exact. Pinch or pin 1" of fabric at the back of the neck as the tie is tied. Then cut the tie apart at the center of the pinch (1).
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At the cut, zigzag across the tie ends 1/2" from the raw edge, then trim the excess close to the stitching. The tie fabric is on the bias and stitching 1/2" from the edge helps to minimize the fabric stretching.
For a more finished tie, turn in the tie raw ends rather than zigzagging over them. Slide the tie fabric back on the interfacing and trim off a scant 3/8" of interfacing (2). Turn in the raw ends 1/4" and blindstitch the opening closed. Use a long pin to help turn in the raw ends.
On the back, use matching thread to hand tack and secure the knot (3).
Cut a 1 3/4" strip of hook-and-loop tape and separate the pieces. Sew the hook portion to one tie end, on the side of the tie that faces away from the body. Sew the loop portion on the other tie end, on the side that faces toward the body (4). Place the tie around the neck and overlap the ends to fit snuggly, but not too tight.
Instead of hook-and-loop tape, you can sew a large, flat hook and eye to the tie ends. To make the tie more adjustable, sew two or three more eyes to one tie end, spaced about 1/2" apart (5).
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