I often forget that the wrong side of a tie can be used with a little forethought.  If you plan to use the tie as a strip, first cut off the ends and set aside.  Then take the 2 (usually) seams apart, press and resew with WRONG sides together on the same stitching lines.  Press open and proceed as planned.  I prepare the tie with a fusible underlining on the new wrong side before doing any cutting.