It's not always as easy to find cute stuff to sew for boys, but I did find a great tie tutorial so my son's tie will match my daughter's Easter dress. Yeah, yeah, I know the flowers might be a bit "girly," to quote my husband who is just glad I didn't also make him a matching tie, but I still think it'll be really cute.
I used the Little Boy's Tie tutorial on The Purl Bee. I wasn't sure how long it needed to be, and after making it I realized it's about 6 inches too long for a toddler, so if you're making this for a toddler boy make sure to take 6 inches off the length of the skinnier end and it should be fine.
I made a few adjustments. Instead of sew-in interfacing, I used the fusible kind since I had some around already. I ironed it into place inside the tie before sewing the tie closed. To make it safer for my 18-month-old boy, I made a cut where it will tie around the back of his neck, turned under the edges, and added Velcro, so he won't be strangled. It's also a lot easier to tie it first and then put it on him with the Velcro than it is to get him to sit still while I tie it.
I'm so excited to have my kids be all matchy-matchy on Easter Sunday.
Great job! Even though the fabric has flowers I think it will look good and not too girly. I have been meaning to make one for my son for Easter too, I should really get going on it...I really should....
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