Patent Document

TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0001]    The present invention relates generally to neckties, and more particularly, to reversible neckties which can be worn with either of two sides facing outward from the wearer, including a necktie in which the one side facing outward has two different patterns. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    The most commonly used fibers for the manufacturing of neckties are silk, polyester, wool and wool blends, acetate, rayon, nylon, cotton, linen, and ramie. Neckties made from silk represent about 40 percent of the market. Raw silk is primarily imported from China and, to a far lesser extent, Brazil. Domestic weavers of tie fabrics buy their silk yarn in its natural state and have it finished and dyed by specialists. Technological advances have made possible the use of microfiber polyesters, which produce a rich, soft fabric resembling silk and which can be combined with natural or other artificial fibers to produce a wide range of effects. 
         [0003]    The design of neckties is an interactive process between weavers and tie manufacturers. Because small quantities in any given pattern and color are produced, and because fabrics can be so complex, tie fabric weaving is seen as an art form by many in the industry. 
         [0004]    The main components of a necktie are the outer fabric, or shell, the interlining (both cut on the bias), and the facing or tipping, which is stitched together by a resilient slip-stitch so that the finished tie can “give∞ while being tied and recover from constant knotting. The quality of the materials and construction determines if a tie will drape properly and hold its shape without wrinkling. 
         [0005]    A well-cut lining is the essence of a good necktie. This interlining determines not only the shape of the tie but also how well it will wear. Therefore, it must be properly coordinated in blend, nap, and weight to the shell fabric. Lightweight outer material may require heavier interlining, while heavier outer fabrics need lighter interlining to give the necessary hand, drape, and recovery. Most interlining manufacturers use a marking system to identify the weight and content of their cloths, usually colored stripes, with one stripe being the lightest and six stripes being the heaviest. 
         [0006]    It is also known in the art to have a reversible necktie having two sides or faces, each face being suitable for facing outward from the wearer. The materials used in the two sides of the necktie may be of different colors or different types of fabric or can have different imprinted patterns. Both sides are most commonly joined by together as by stitching and the necktie is everted to produce the reversible tie. As a result of this type of construction, some type of stitching is visible along the length of the necktie. This produces an unattractive appearance for the tie and therefore, there is a need for a method of fabricating a reversible necktie in which no visible line of stitching is present in the peripheral seam of the completed necktie. 
         [0007]    In addition, there is also a need to provide a more fashionable necktie that includes two different sections providing two different appearances that can be visible when wearing the necktie. 
       SUMMARY  
       [0008]    A reversible necktie according to one embodiment includes first and second fabric pieces that have matching necktie shapes. Each of the fabric pieces has a finished face side, a wide end, longitudinal edges and a narrow end. The fabric pieces are superimposed in mating relationship with the finished sides facing outward, wherein each of the first and second fabric pieces is formed of a first section that has a first appearance and a second section that has a second appearance that is visually different from the first appearance. The first and second sections are joined together along a seam. The first section of first fabric piece overlies the second section of the second fabric piece and the second section of the first fabric piece overlies the first section of the first fabric piece. 
         [0009]    A method of manufacturing a reversible necktie includes the steps of: (a) providing a first fabric piece having a necktie shape and having a finished face side that has a first appearance, a wide end and a narrow end; (b) providing a second fabric piece having a necktie shape and having a finished face side that has a second appearance, a wide end and a narrow end; (c) superimposing the first fabric piece on the second fabric with the wide ends being at one end and the narrow ends at the other end and the finished face sides facing one another; (d) forming an interlining layer having a necktie shape having a wide end and a narrow end and a layer of second material that has a necktie shape and includes a wide end and narrow end, the layer of second material having dimensions greater than dimensions of the interlining layer; (e) superimposing the interlining layer on the layer of second material such that both wide ends are near one another and attaching the interlining layer to the layer of second material to form a first layered structure; (f) superimposing the first layered structure on the superimposed first and second fabric pieces with the layer of second material being in contact with and overlying the first fabric piece; (g) attaching the layer of second material to the superimposed first and second fabric pieces such that the interlining layer remains free and unattached to the first and second fabric pieces to form a second layered structure; and (h) everting the second layered structure so that the first and second finished sides face outward. 
         [0010]    In one embodiment, each of the first and second fabric pieces is formed of a first section that has a first appearance and a second section that has a second appearance that is visually different from the first appearance. The first and second sections are joined together along a seam and the first section of first fabric piece overlies the second section of the second fabric piece and the second section of the first fabric piece overlies the first section of the first fabric piece both in the first layered structure and the second layered structure. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES 
         [0011]      FIG. 1A  is a front elevation view of a first side of a necktie according to one exemplary embodiment; 
           [0012]      FIG. 1B  is a rear elevation view of a second side of the necktie of  FIG. 1A ; 
           [0013]      FIG. 2A  is a front elevation view of a first side of a necktie according to another exemplary embodiment; 
           [0014]      FIG. 2B  is a rear elevation view of a second side of the necktie of  FIG. 2A ; 
           [0015]      FIG. 3  is front elevation view of two pieces that form an interlining that is part of the necktie of  FIGS. 1A and 1B , wherein the two interlining pieces are joined together; 
           [0016]      FIG. 4  is front elevation view of two pieces that form a thin layer that is part of the necktie of  FIGS. 1A and 1B , wherein the two thin layer pieces are joined together; 
           [0017]      FIG. 5  is a front elevation view of the interlining laid over and attached to the thin layer; 
           [0018]      FIG. 6  is a front elevation view of first and second fabric pieces joined together to form a first side of the necktie of  FIGS. 1A and 1B ; 
           [0019]      FIG. 7  is a front elevation view of first and second fabric pieces joined together to form a second side of the necktie of  FIGS. 1A and 1B ; 
           [0020]      FIG. 8  is an exploded perspective view the attached structure of  FIG. 5  laid over the fabric piece of the first side of the necktie which is itself laid over the fabric piece of the second side of the necktie; 
           [0021]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the layers of  FIG. 8  with the attached structure of  FIG. 5  attached to the fabric pieces defining the first and second sides of the necktie; 
           [0022]      FIG. 10  is a front elevation view of first and second fabric pieces joined together to form a first side of the necktie of  FIGS. 2A and 2B ; 
           [0023]      FIG. 11  is a front elevation view of first and second fabric pieces joined together to form a second side of the necktie of  FIGS. 2A and 2B ; 
           [0024]      FIG. 12  is an exploded perspective view the attached structure of  FIG. 5  laid over a second fabric piece of the first side of the necktie which is itself laid over a fourth fabric piece of the second side of the necktie; 
           [0025]      FIG. 13  is an exploded perspective view the attached structure of  FIG. 5  laid over a first fabric piece of the first side of the necktie which is itself laid over a third fabric piece of the second side of the necktie; and 
           [0026]      FIG. 14  is a perspective view of the layers of  FIG. 12  with the attached structure of  FIG. 5  attached to the fabric pieces defining the first and second sides of the necktie. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0027]    Referring first to  FIGS. 1A and 1B , a necktie  100  according to one embodiment is illustrated. The necktie  100  is generally in the form of a long strip of material that has a first pointed end  102  that is worn near the wearer&#39;s belt or waist line and an opposite second pointed end  104  that is narrower than the first pointed end  102 . Between the first and second pointed ends  102 ,  104  is a narrow neck band  106 . The necktie  100  has a first side  110  and a second side  120  connected opposite the first side  110 . Sides  110 ,  120  are preferably symmetric in that they have the same contours and dimensions. 
         [0028]    In accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention, the materials used in the first side  110  and the second side  120  of the necktie  100  can be of different colors or different types of fabric or can have different imprinted patterns. In other words, the first side  110  has a different appearance from the second side  120 , with either the first side  110  or the second side  120  being wearable facing outward from the wearer. In the illustrated embodiment, the first side  110  has a first appearance, such as stars or polka dots, and the second side  120  has a second appearance, such as a stripped pattern. 
         [0029]    The colors of the first and second sides  110 ,  120  can be complementary in that the colors can be the same or similar colors or they can be different but complementary colors. Alternatively, the colors of the first side  110  can be in contrast to the colors of the second side  120 . This provides the wearer with two tie options that are visually much different, such as one side being a bright red color and pattern and the opposite side being a blue color and pattern. 
         [0030]    In the first embodiment, the first side  110  has the same pattern from the first pointed end  102  to the second pointed end  104  and similarly, the second side  120  has the same pattern from the first pointed end  102  to the second pointed end  104 . 
         [0031]    The necktie  100  is worn like any other conventional tie and in particular and as is commonly done, the necktie  100  is worn as a four-in-hand necktie. When the necktie  100  is tied around the neck of a wearer, the necktie  100  is positioned around the neck and is tied so that either the first or second sides  110 ,  120  face outwardly from the wearer. As is know, when the necktie  100  is tied around the wearer&#39;s neck, a first section that contains the second pointed end  103  lies underneath a second section that contains the first pointed in such a manner that both outer surfaces of the two sections are the same and product the same visual appearance. In the event that the underling fist section becomes displaced from its position under the second section, the outer appearance of the necktie  100  is still satisfactory since the visible surfaces of the necktie  100  is the same. 
         [0032]    Referring first to  FIGS. 2A and 2B , a necktie  200  according to one embodiment is illustrated. The necktie  200  is generally in the form of a long strip of material that has a first pointed end  202  that is worn near the wearer&#39;s belt or waist line and an opposite second pointed end  204  that is narrower than the first pointed end  202 . Between the first and second pointed ends  202 ,  204  is a narrow neck band  206 . The necktie  200  has a first side  210  and a second side  220  connected opposite the first side  210 . Sides  210 ,  220  are preferably symmetric in that they have the same contours and dimensions. 
         [0033]    In accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention, the materials used in the first side  210  and the second side  220  of the necktie  200  can be of different colors or different types of fabric or can have different imprinted patterns. In other words, the first side  210  has a different appearance from the second side  220 , with either the first side  210  or the second side  220  being wearable facing outward from the wearer. In the illustrated embodiment, a main display region of the first side  210  has a first appearance, such as polka dots or stars, and a main display region the second side  220  has a second appearance, such as a stripped pattern. 
         [0034]    The colors of the first and second sides  210 ,  220  can be complementary in that the colors can be the same or similar colors or they can be different but complementary colors. Alternatively, the colors of the first side  210  can be in contrast to the colors of the second side  220 . This provides the wearer with two tie options that are visually much different, such as one side being a bright red color and pattern and the opposite side being a blue color and pattern. 
         [0035]    Unlike, the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the first side  210  does not have the same pattern from the first pointed end  202  to the second pointed end  204  and similarly, the second side  220  does not has the same pattern from the first pointed end  202  to the second pointed end  204 . 
         [0036]    According to the second embodiment, the first side  210  has two distinct sections that contain two different patterns and similarly, the second side  220  has two distinct sections that contain two different patterns. For example, the first side  210  includes an end section that includes the first pointed end  202  and a tail section that includes the second pointed end  204  with a line that divides the two sections being formed in the narrow neck band  206 . 
         [0037]    The line can be a diagonal line relative to the longitudinal edges of the tie  200  or it can a straight line perpendicular to the longitudinal edges. 
         [0038]    The necktie  200  is worn like any other conventional tie and in particular and as is commonly done, the necktie  200  is worn as a four-in-hand necktie. When the necktie  100  is tied around the neck of a wearer, the necktie  200  is positioned around the neck and is tied so that either the end section of the first or second side  110 ,  120  faces outwardly from the wearer. As is know, when the necktie  100  is tied around the wearer&#39;s neck, the tail section that contains the second pointed end  204  lies underneath the end section that contains the first pointed end  202 ; however and in contrast to the first embodiment in  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the visible outer surface of the tail section that underlies the end section does not have the same pattern as the visible outer surface of the end section. In other words and when viewed by another, the tail section under the end section provides a different visual appearance than the outwardly visible end section. 
         [0039]    The manufacture of the necktie  100  according to the first embodiment is described with reference to  FIGS. 3-9 . An interlining  130  is provided and includes two sections, namely, a first section  140  (which can also be referred to as a tie tail portion) and a second section  150  (which can also be referred to as an end portion of the tie). As with conventional neckties, the interlining  130  is cut in the shape of the necktie  100  itself. As shown in  FIG. 3 , the first section  140  includes a first end  142  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., diagonal line) and an opposite second end  144  in the form of a pointed end. The second section  150  includes a first end  152  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., a diagonal line) and a second end  154  in the form of a pointed end. 
         [0040]    As shown in  FIG. 3 , the first and second sections  140 ,  150  are joined together by arranging the first ends  142 ,  152  adjacent (abutting) one another so that the pointed ends  144 ,  154  define the two ends of the elongated interlining structure. When positioning the two first ends  142 ,  152 , the ends are fitted that the diagonal ends compliment each other and the width of the interlining  130  is uniform in this region as shown in  FIG. 3 . The manner of attaching the first ends  142 ,  152  can be any number of conventional techniques, including stitching or tacking, the two sections  140 ,  150  together. 
         [0041]    It will also be appreciated that instead of being formed in two different sections, the interlining  130  can be formed of a single structure that can be cut from a piece of material that forms the interlining  130 . 
         [0042]    The interlining  130  is formed of traditional necktie interlining materials. 
         [0043]    The next step is to prepare a thin, flexible layer  160  that similar to the interlining  130  has a shape of the necktie  100  as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . The layer  160  has greater dimensions (length and width) relative to the interlining  130 . Similar to the interlining  130 , the layer  160  can be formed of two sections, namely, a first section  162  (which can also be referred to as a tie tail portion) and a second section  167  (which can also be referred to as an end portion of the tie). The layer  160  is cut in the shape of the necktie  100  itself. As shown in  FIG. 4 , the first section  162  includes a first end  164  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., diagonal line) and an opposite second end  166  in the form of a pointed end. The second section  167  includes a first end  168  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., a diagonal line) and a second end  169  in the form of a pointed end. 
         [0044]    As shown in  FIG. 4 , the first and second sections  162 ,  167  are joined together by arranging the first ends  164 ,  168  adjacent (abutting) one another so that the pointed ends  166 ,  169  define the two ends of the elongated interlining structure. When positioning the two first ends  164 ,  168 , the ends are fitted that the diagonal ends compliment each other and the width of the layer  160  is uniform in this region as shown in  FIG. 4 . The manner of attaching the first ends  164 ,  168  can be any number of conventional techniques, including stitching the two sections  162 ,  167  together. 
         [0045]    The layer  160  can be formed of any number of different materials so long as the layer  160  is a thin layer. For example, the layer  160  can be formed of a paper material or it can be formed of a synthetic material, such as a thin plastic mesh, both of which can easily be cut. 
         [0046]    Now referring to  FIG. 5  in which the interlining  130  is disposed and laid over the layer  160  such that the pointed end  144  is proximate and aligned with the pointed end  166  and the pointed end  154  is proximate and aligned with the pointed end  169 . As shown in  FIG. 5 , the greater dimensions of the layer  160  compared to the interlining  130  causes an outer peripheral strip section  161  to be formed around the peripheral edge of the interlining  130 . The interlining  130  is then attached to the layer  160  using traditional techniques, including using stitching or the like (indicated at  163 ). 
         [0047]    As shown in  FIGS. 6-7 , the next step is to form two tie swatches that ultimately form the first and second sides  110 ,  120 , respectively. More specifically, a first swatch  170  has a shape similar to the completed necktie  100  as illustrated in  FIG. 6 . The first swatch  170  represents and defines the first side  110  of the necktie  100 . Similar to the other components, the first swatch  170  can be formed of two sections, namely, a first section  172  (which can also be referred to as a tie tail portion) and a second section  174  (which can also be referred to as an end portion of the tie). The first swatch  170  is cut in the shape of the necktie  100  itself. As shown in  FIG. 6 , the first section  172  includes a first end  173  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., diagonal line) and an opposite second end  175  in the form of a pointed end. The second section  174  includes a first end  176  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., a diagonal line) and a second end  178  in the form of a pointed end. The first swatch  170  has an inner side or surface and an opposite outer side or surface  179  that represents the first side  110  of the necktie  100 . 
         [0048]    More specifically, a second swatch  180  has a shape similar to the completed necktie  100  as illustrated in  FIG. 7 . The second swatch  180  represents and defines the second side  120  of the necktie  100 . Similar to the other components, the second swatch  180  can be formed of two sections, namely, a first section  182  (which can also be referred to as a tie tail portion) and a second section  184  (which can also be referred to as an end portion of the tie). The second swatch  180  is cut in the shape of the necktie  100  itself. As shown in  FIG. 7 , the first section  182  includes a first end  183  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., diagonal line) and an opposite second end  185  in the form of a pointed end. The second section  184  includes a first end  186  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., a diagonal line) and a second end  188  in the form of a pointed end. The second swatch  180  has an inner side or surface and an opposite outer side or surface  189  that represents the second side  120  of the necktie  100 . 
         [0049]    As shown in  FIG. 6 , the first and second sections  172 ,  174  are joined together by arranging the first ends  173 ,  176  adjacent (abutting) one another so that the pointed ends  175 ,  178  define the two ends of the elongated interlining structure. When positioning the two first ends  173 ,  176 , the ends are fitted that the diagonal ends complement each other and the width of the first swatch  170  is uniform in this region as shown in  FIG. 6 . The manner of attaching the first ends  173 ,  176  can be any number of conventional techniques, including stitching (sewing) the two sections  172 ,  174  together. Similarly, the second swatch  180  is attached in the same manner the first swatch  170  is attached as shown in  FIG. 7 . In particular, the first and second sections  182 ,  184  are joined together by arranging the first ends  183 ,  186  adjacent (abutting) one another so that the pointed ends  185 ,  188  define the two ends of the elongated interlining structure. When positioning the two first ends  183 ,  186 , the ends are fitted that the diagonal ends complement each other and the width of the second swatch  180  is uniform in this region as shown in  FIG. 7 . The manner of attaching the first ends  183 ,  186  can be any number of conventional techniques, including stitching (sewing) the two sections  182 ,  184  together. 
         [0050]    As shown in  FIG. 8 , the first and second swatches  170 ,  180  are laid over one another so that outer surfaces (faces)  179 ,  189  thereof face another, with the inner surfaces  171 ,  181  facing outward and away from one another. In aligning the swatches  170 ,  180 , the pointed ends  175 ,  185  lie over one another and the pointed ends  178 ,  188  lie over one another. It will be appreciated that while  FIG. 8  shows the second swatch lying over the first swatch, the opposite arrangement is equally possible and yields the same result. 
         [0051]    As shown in  FIGS. 8 and 9 , next the attached layer  160  and interlining  130  structure is laid over the combined first and second swatches  170 ,  180  to form a layered structure defined by the two swatches  170 ,  180 , layer  160  and interlining  130 . The layer  160  is laid over and in contact with the inner surface  181  of the second swatch  180 , with the pointed end  166  overlying the pointed end  185  and the pointed end  169  overlying the pointed end  188 . The interlining  130  represents one outer layer of the layered structure. 
         [0052]    The layer  160  is then attached to the first and second swatches  170 ,  180  as shown in  FIG. 9  by attaching the outer peripheral strip section  161  to the layered swatches  170 ,  180 . For example, the outer peripheral strip section  161  is stitched (sewn) to the layered first and second swatches  170 ,  180 . The stitching, generally indicated at  181 , is positioned close to but not in contact with the interlining  130  and therefore, the interlining is not directly stitched to the swatches  170 ,  180 . This space that is left between the interlining  130  and the stitching ensure that the interlining  130  is not sewn and therefore, the entire layered structure of  FIG. 9  can be everted (flipped over) as discussed below. It will be understood that the attached structure formed by the interlining  130  and thin layer  160  can equally be attached to the inner surface  171  of the first swatch which is arranged such that its outer surface  179  faces the outer surface  189  of the second swatch. 
         [0053]    The eversion of the necktie  100  completes the fabrication process. The wider pointed ends  178 ,  188 , of the swatches  170 .  180  can be urged into the internal space or cavity formed between the two swatches  170 ,  180  and by means of an everting tool, such as a rod having a blunt end. The everting process continues and is completed when the necktie  100  is fully everted resulting in necktie  100  that is free of any side seams. Instead, the stitch lines are located inside the necktie  100  resulting in a visually pleasing article where the outer surfaces  179 ,  189  face outwardly on the two respective sides. 
         [0054]      FIG. 1A  shows the first side  110  of the necktie  100  after it has been everted and  FIG. 1B  shows the second side  120  after the necktie  100  has been everted. 
         [0055]    The manufacture of the necktie  200  according to the second embodiment is described with reference to  FIGS. 10-14 . The interlining  130  is provided and includes two sections, namely, the first section  140  (which can also be referred to as a tie tail portion) and a second section  150  (which can also be referred to as an end portion of the tie). As with conventional neckties, the interlining  130  is cut in the shape of the necktie  100  itself and it includes the same structure as shown in  FIG. 3  and therefore, will not be described in detail again. 
         [0056]    The next step is to prepare the thin, flexible layer  160  that similar to the interlining  130  has a shape of the necktie  100  as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . Once again, the layer  160  has already been described with reference to  FIG. 4  and therefore will not be described in great detail again. 
         [0057]    Now referring to  FIG. 5  in which the interlining  130  is disposed and laid over the layer  160  such that the pointed end  144  is proximate and aligned with the pointed end  166  and the pointed end  154  is proximate and aligned with the pointed end  169 . The interlining  130  is then attached to the layer  160  using traditional techniques, including using stitching  163  or the like. 
         [0058]    As shown in  FIGS. 10-11 , the next step is to form two tie swatches that ultimately form the first and second sides  210 ,  220 , respectively. More specifically, the first swatch  170  is formed of two sections, namely, a first section  172  (which can also be referred to as a tie tail portion) and a second section  174  (which can also be referred to as an end portion of the tie). The first swatch  170  is cut in the shape of the necktie  100  itself. As shown in  FIG. 20 , the first section  172  includes a first end  173  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., diagonal line) and an opposite second end  175  in the form of a pointed end. The second section  174  includes a first end  176  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., a diagonal line) and a second end  178  in the form of a pointed end. The first swatch  170  has an inner side or surface  171  and an opposite outer side or surface  179  that represents the first side  110  of the necktie  100 . 
         [0059]    More specifically and as shown in  FIGS. 10-11 , the second swatch  180  is formed of two sections, namely, a first section  182  (which can also be referred to as a tie tail portion) and a second section  184  (which can also be referred to as an end portion of the tie). The second swatch  180  is cut in the shape of the necktie  100  itself. As shown in  FIG. 20 , the first section  182  includes a first end  183  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., diagonal line) and an opposite second end  185  in the form of a pointed end. The second section  184  includes a first end  186  that is defined by a cut line (e.g., a diagonal line) and a second end  188  in the form of a pointed end. The second swatch  180  has an inner side or surface  181  and an opposite outer side or surface  189  that represents the second side  120  of the necktie  100 . 
         [0060]    Unlike the first embodiment, both sections of the swatch  170  do not form one complete side of the necktie  200  and similarly, both sections of the swatch  180  do not form one complete side of the necktie  200 . In contrast, the first section  172  of the first swatch  170  is joined to the second section  184  as shown in  FIG. 11  by arranging the first ends  173 ,  186  adjacent (abutting) one another so that the pointed ends  175 ,  188  define the two ends of the elongated interlining structure. The manner of attaching the first ends  173 ,  186  can be any number of conventional techniques, including stitching (sewing) the two sections  172 ,  184  together. 
         [0061]    Similarly, the first and second sections  182 ,  174  are joined together by arranging the first ends  183 ,  176  adjacent (abutting) one another so that the pointed ends  185 ,  178  define the two ends of the elongated interlining structure as shown in  FIG. 10 . When positioning the two first ends  183 ,  176 , the ends are fitted that the diagonal ends complement each other. The manner of attaching the first ends  183 ,  176  can be any number of conventional techniques, including stitching (sewing) the two sections  182 ,  174  together. 
         [0062]    The result is that each of the first and second sides  210 ,  220  is defined by a combination of two different swatches so that each side is not uniform along its entire length. In particular, the first side  210  is defined by the first section  172  of the first swatch  170  and the second section  184  of the second swatch  180  and the second side  220  is defined by the first section  182  of the second swatch  180  and the second section  174  of the first swatch  170 . 
         [0063]    As shown in  FIG. 12 , the combined first section  172  and second section  184  is laid over the combined first section  182  and second section  174  so that the outer surfaces  189 ,  179  (faces) thereof face another, with the inner surfaces  181 ,  171  facing outward and away from one another. In aligning the these combined swatches, the pointed ends  175 ,  185  lie over one another and the pointed ends  178 ,  188  lie over one another. 
         [0064]    As shown in  FIGS. 12-13 , next the attached layer  160  and interlining  130  is laid over the attached first section  172  and second section  184  and the attached first section  182  and second section  174  to form a layered structure defined by the sections of the two swatches  170 ,  180 , the layer  160  and the interlining  130 . The layer  160  is laid over and in contact with the inner surface ( 171 ,  181 , respectively) of the joined first section  172  and second section  184 , with the pointed end  166  overlying the pointed end  175  and the pointed end  169  overlying the pointed end  188 . The interlining  130  represents one outer layer of the layered structure. 
         [0065]    The layer  160  is then attached to the layered first section  172  and second section  184  and the attached first section  182  and second section  174  as shown in  FIGS. 12-14  by attaching the outer peripheral strip section  161  to the layered swatches using stitches  181 . For example, the outer peripheral strip section  161  is stitched (sewn) to the layered first and second swatches. The stitching  181  is positioned close to but not in contact with the interlining  130  and therefore, the interlining is not directly stitched to the parts of the swatches  170 ,  180 . This space that is left between the interlining  130  and the stitching ensure that the interlining  130  is not sewn and therefore, the entire layered structure of  FIG. 14  can be everted (flipped over) as discussed below. 
         [0066]    The eversion of the necktie  200  completes the fabrication process as described above. 
         [0067]      FIG. 2A  shows the first side  210  of the necktie  200  and  FIG. 2B  shows the second side  220 . 
         [0068]    It will be appreciated that the necktie  200  offers a much different appearance and provides a much different fashion statement in that when the necktie  200  is tied in a typical four in hand knot, the outermost tie section with the wider pointed end has a first appearance on the surface facing outward which is visible to people and the underling tail portion of the necktie that is narrow and includes the narrower pointed end has a second appearance on its surface that faces outward and is visible to people. Thus, two different patterns will be visible when the underlying tail portion becomes misplaced from the outermost tie section. Depending upon the contrast and the differences in the patterns and colors, etc., the two different sections can either be in slight contrast or in significant contrast with one another. For example, the overlying portion can be a bright green pattern and the underlying portion can be a yellow pattern. Similarly, the patterns themselves can be much different and provide contrast with one another. 
         [0069]    It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described thus far with reference to the accompanying drawings; rather the present invention is limited only by the following claims.

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