13 Cool Father's Day Gifts Made with Dad's Ugly Ties

Like many dads, mine is only secretly sentimental: hand him an old photo album and he'll be in tears once everyone leaves the room. Gift him a photo album made out of his neckties — like the one he wore to your wedding — and he may very well turn into putty before your eyes.
Get the tutorial at lil blue boo.

A dog is a man's best friend, you say? May as well look the part, then. Learn how to make a necktie, a bow tie and a rose for your family pooch at Sew Doggy Style.

Protect your dad's mobile or iPhone with this simple tie craft. Head over to Café Mom for the tutorial.

No need for a silk pillowcase. Sew your own with Dad's unused silk neckties. Get inspired at shutterstitch.

Cathie Filian shows us how to revamp a tired tie into something sassy and snazzy — perfect for the dad with a sense of humor.

Does Dad get a bit too excited for coffee in the morning? Help him chill out with a necktie coffee cozy.
Check out the tutorial at Dukes & Duchesses.

Tool Girl shows that recaning a chair isn't as boring as when Ron Swanson did it, as long as you're using Dad's unused neckties.

Be sure Dad doesn't lose his luggage with this necktie luggage tag tutorial from Frugal, Naturally.

Cut up old ties to make adorable placemats and napkin rings. Craftstylish has the how-to.

Whether he plays in a local band or alone in the garage, rejuvenate Dad's musical life by sewing him a guitar strap out of an old tie. Ecouterre shows you how.

Dad can't put down his camera when he travels? Make him an old necktie strap to keep it safe.
Check out the necktie tutorial from Ecouterre.

Neither can mine. Sew him an eye glasses case in a color that pops but still means business. Get the necktie glasses case tutorial from Country Living.

Save cash and the environment by stuffing a couple of neckties full of uncooked rice or buckwheat hulls and sew them together to make a draft stopper. While you're at it, sew the kids a draft snake or even a draft bunny with Dad's old ties.
Good Housekeeping has more helpful ideas.

We couldn't resist. Crafty types can be inspired to make their own flask tie. If not, buy one and fill the flask with this lemon peppermint juice to keep Dad going in the summer.