Molly's Sketchbook: Little Boy's Tie

I have always looked forward to Easter and when I was a child one of the things I looked forward to most, in addition to dying eggs and eating chocolate bunnies, was getting a new Easter dress. Even now I still love the tradition of dressing up in spring clothes for Easter, even if it is still cold outside in anticipation of the warmer days to come. So this year I thought I'd try my hand at making something bright and dressy for a little boy, and what better than an Easter Tie?

Ties are traditionally made of silk so I chose to make mine out of Liberty of London Tana Lawn. Even though Tana Lawn is 100% cotton, it feels and drapes very much like silk and the blue car print seems like something a little boy might actually want to wear. Ties are also traditionally sewn on the bias which always scares me a little but I knew I wanted to give it a shot. After after some experimenting I came up with an easy way to cut it on the bias, and it turns out there was nothing to be afraid of after all.

The completed tie is so clean and finished looking but it is very quick to sew, it only took me about 3 hours to make. You could even sew it entirely by hand if you don't have a machine.  It will brighten any little boy's spring outfit!  If you'd like to make one too please visit my Little Boy's Tie Project Journal.  Happy Easter! --Molly

Comments

[Mal*]

My sister makes special-occasion clothes for her kids (Christmas, Easter, etc.) and she always makes ties for the boys out of the same fabric that she uses for the girls' dresses. They are so cute it almost hurts.

[Meg McG]

Like everything else on this site, that's a great looking project!

[Susannah]

I have a 5 year old son and have been slightly surprised at the lack of sewing projects I've been able to find for males. I did sew him some boxer shorts, but that is about it.
I am excited to perhaps give this tie a try!
Ironically, I am posting my very first (novice) knitting project on my blog (hopefully tommorow) of the PURL BERET.
You all do such wonderful, quality work.
Merci!
Susannah

[jennifer]

i made matching silk ties for my son and husband last year for our wedding. my husband's was great, but it took me 2 tries to get my son's tie...it twisted and turned and even in the end, it wasn't quite right. but you couldn't tell unless you turned it over. i'll have to read your journal on tips!!

[darlene]

it is so cute...almost makes me wish i had a boy!

[Sachiko]

I have two boys that needs new ties. This is perfect project for me. Thank you for sharing!

[naija]

my boys would love to have a car tie :)

[julie]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have 3 boys who need tartan ties for bagpipe band parades. Much easier than making them each a wool kilt.

[jenifer]

thanks so much for posting this! I asked you for a project like this last spring! so glad to see it up! love your site. love your store. keep up the inspiring work!

[josie]

Beautiful tie, beautiful picture. .. I LOVE the fabric and your sewing looks perfec. What little guy or big guy for that matter wouldn't love this?

[nergis]

very nice:)

[debra r]

i have to say that this is the cutest project... i think i may have to make one for my little guy this year..... thanks for the project!!!

[Gail]

Supercute! I love the way the bias cut makes the fabric look dynamic, like the cars are driving up hill...

[kate]

Perfect! I was looking for a boy's tie pattern- now how about one for papa?

Nice tutorial! Thanks!

[Josie (Molly's Mom)]

Your dad wants one.

[whitney]

Thank you so much! I consider myself a decent sewer, but have been to nervous to attempt a tie. I am so excited to sew many of these for my two little guys!

[Cristina]

I'm taking out Liberty leftovers for sure this weekend. What a great project! Thanks,

[jessi]

What a good idea! My son LOVES ties but I have trouble finding prints that I like. It had never occurred to me to make one myself. Thanks!

[maricle]

very nice and original!

[Tina]

Is it too much to ask for measurements for men?

[* TONYA *]

Very cute. I'd love to give this a go for my little man.

[Heather]

I made a tie for my eldest and a matching vest for his brother a couple of Easters ago. I Loved them, they tolerated them... but if I had not used a more traditional fabric... doh, why didn't I think of that?!? Thanks for the inpiration.

[marcy]

Would it be too much to ask where are the templates to print out and use???

[purl bee]

Hi Marcy,
You can find the complete pattern and templates here;
http://www.purlbee.com/little-boys-tie/

When you see red text in the journal you can click on it and it will take you to the project,.