First, we have been having fun making new patchwork ties.
Next, we have a new tool - a website that is in development that will have better photos and content. We are also testing out some titanium rotary blades for cutting silk. Titanium turns out to be quite sharp for a day or two but not as durable as a good quality stainless steel rotary blade.
We don't like to use scissors as they are not as good as rotary blades at cutting curves and angles on silk. Sort of like a pickup truck vs a Ferrari. We use very small irons by hand for the final touchup phase of making ties. It would be nice to use the industrial pressers that most tie makers use as it saves time. But we do the finishing work by hand and it takes close to half an hour for each tie. Typically only talented staff with years of experience can do this finishing work. The finishing work is not always seen - instead it is felt similar to the way closing the door on a nice car is felt...