Abstract: A tie has a narrow end and a broad end with a length and a midsection portion along the length with a knot formed in the midsection portion of the tie. The knot forms a first length portion extending from the knot to the broad end of the tie and a second length portion extending from the knot to the narrow end of the tie. The midsection portion of the tie forms the knot and is transverse to the first length portion of the tie. An attachment is provided for securing the second length portion of the tie to the knot. The attachment is wrapped in the knot with the transversely extending midsection portion of the tie substantially covering over the attachment. The attachment has a tubular portion dimensioned to receive the second length portion of the tie therethrough. A method of forming and using the same is disclosed.