Sew a Baby Necktie
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by Christina Dennis
Little neckties are so cute on babies and toddlers! They’re such a fun way to dress up a plain white tee or shirt with a pop of colour and whimsy. This tie design features a velcro neckpiece that can be adjusted as Baby grows from 6 months to 3 years and over. Here’s how to make one for your little guy:
Materials:
- 1/4 yard of cotton quilting fabric
- 1″ wide velcro
Directions:
Download our PDF pattern: The DIY Mommy – Little Guy Necktie A and The DIY Mommy – Little Guy Necktie B. (For personal use only.) Tape/glue the two pages together, meeting the ends of the pattern lines exactly together.
Cut TWO of each pattern piece. Sew Tie Piece 1 and Tie Piece 2 together using a QUARTER INCH SEAM at the two short ends. Repeat with second pieces of Tie Pieces 1 and 2. Sew neck pieces together on long ends and one short end, leaving one short end open for turning.
Press seam on two main tie pieces open. With right sides together, sew the two large tie pieces together using a quarter inch seam. Leave a 2 inch opening along the side for turning. Clip the corners (this makes the corners less bulky when you turn & press them.)
Turn both the neck piece and tie piece right-side-out. Press. On the unsewn edge of the neck piece, turn the raw edges in 1/4″ and press.
Sew the end of the neck piece and the open hole of the tie piece closed using a topstitch that’s 1/8″ to 1/4″ from the edge.
Cut a piece of velcro approximately 2″ long. Sew one side to the end of the neck piece and the other side to the opposite end and opposite side of the neck piece.
To assemble the tie, use the diagram below to tie the main piece onto the strap. The piece can be removed for washing and re-assembled!
Christina Dennis is the creator and designer behind Golly Gee Baby, a collection of unique and colourful baby clothing and accessories that are ethically manufactured.
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Tags: baby, baby shower gift, boy, free pattern, necktie, tie, tutorial, velcro
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I’m making this tonight! I am so excited!
Awesome, Laurel! Let me know how it turns out.
Hi. I have a macbook pro and I am unable to read the pattern when I download it.. is there a version for macs too?
Hi Stephanie! Do you have Adobe Reader on your comp (free download)? If you have that, you should be able to open this PDF file on any operating system. Let me know!
Hi Stephanie. Just wanted to say ‘thanks heaps’ for the pattern and instructions!! I just finished a little dinosaur tie for my little 5 month old – he is going to be the most handsome man at the wedding we are attending in December!!!
Thanks again! Anna.
Hi Anna! You’re so welcome. He’ll definitely look adorable at the wedding. Have a great night & thanks for stopping by to comment!
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Thank you for this pattern and tutorial. I have been looking for an easy neck tie for over a year and this is just what I wanted. Thanks for sharing!!
I’m glad it’s helpful for you, Cam. Thanks for visiting!
I am really excited about trying this out. I am trying to make him something cute for his 1st Birthday,next month, and I think this will be great. I will let you know how it turns out, going to try this weekend. FYI I have no sewing skills.
I’m so glad you’re excited, Portia! Good luck and don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about the pattern!
How could I make this for my 5 year old? I am wanting to make him and my husband matching ties for the blessing of our marriage at church and cannot seem to find an easily removable tie (like with your velcro) in my sons size…Thanks for any suggestions!
Hi Mallorie! For a 5 year old, I’d add about 2″ to the length of the tie and 1″ to the neck strap. I’m considering making a sized version of this pattern, so I’ll let you know if I do. Thanks!
Hi Christina,
Thank you so much for sharing this great tutorial! I wonder if it can be made using cotton knit rather than woven? Should I stabilize it with a hidden layer of woven cotton? Thanks in advance!
Chrissy
Hi Chrissy – I think you could certainly make this tie with a knit fabric. If you want to make sure it has a crisp look and lays flat, lining it with a woven fabric or some interfacing would be smart. If you don’t mind a more floppy & casual look it wouldn’t be neccessary!
I just made these with a friend, they turned out so cute I got lots of compliments on it. It was the very first thing I have sewn in 10 years!
Wow, I’m so glad you had fun making this after a 10 year sewing break, Bryanna! Thanks so much for your comment and hopefully there will be lots more sewing in your future!
Thank you for the pattern! I just made my 7month old son, Alexander, a tie for Easter! <3
You’re welcome, Stephanie! Thanks for commenting and visiting my blog.
love this and looks so simple! i want to make one for my 5 yo. i’m new at sewing. would i need a different size pattern? if so do you have one? thanks so much!
Hi Kelly! For a 5 year old, I’d add about 2″ to the length of the tie and 1″ to the neck strap. I’m considering making a sized version of this pattern, so I’ll post here if I do. Thanks so much for visiting!
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thank you so much! my guy is obsessed with ties, so i can’t wait to make him a few. hopefully i’ll get one done for Easter
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You’re welcome, Kelly!
Thank you so much were gonna make is weekend. I didn’t want to spend 45 bucks on etsy and you are saving me for my sons 1st bday cake smash.
Happy to help, Mallorie. Thanks for your comment!
Hi thanks for the tutorial
When I printed off the pattern it looks very big
Is there a measurement that I can check to be sure that it is the right size
Thanks
Pam
Thank you! I’m not a sewer but needed something for my little guy to match his twin sister’s birthday dress. I hand sewed this and it turned out great. Cheers!
I’m glad it turned out well for you, Christine! That’s amazing that you hand sewed the whole thing. Fantastic!
My rottweiler needed a tie for my wedding. This pattern was perfect for him and now he’ll match the groomsmen.