How to make ties for boys.
Mrs. gave me (and Jr). these matching ties from Brooks Brothers. Pink with limes all about. Handsome.
Jr. is regularly in a tie observing dress code, but they filth up quickly. Knit ties are durable and handsome, especially on the wee lads.
I buy them as cheaply as possible, and cut them by two-thirds, enough for the neck of a three-year-old.
Hem the bottom in similar thread by turning the ends inward and stitching. The rough knit hides shoddy work.
A better tie length for a tiny neck, and they are the right width. The satin or rayon ribbon should be kept amidships.
The thinner back-end of a regular neck-tie also works, but you'll have to stitch carefully if it's silk. The lads are happy to wear ties if they see Father doing it regularly. I know someone else in Boston who also has a one similar.
Mrs. gave me (and Jr). these matching ties from Brooks Brothers. Pink with limes all about. Handsome.
Jr. is regularly in a tie observing dress code, but they filth up quickly. Knit ties are durable and handsome, especially on the wee lads.
I buy them as cheaply as possible, and cut them by two-thirds, enough for the neck of a three-year-old.
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| Originally $45, then $9, I got these today for $4 each. |
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| Above is the correct length, below is the 1/3 remainder |
The new tie and the scrap left over.
The thinner back-end of a regular neck-tie also works, but you'll have to stitch carefully if it's silk. The lads are happy to wear ties if they see Father doing it regularly. I know someone else in Boston who also has a one similar.
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