Boys Ties

I want my kid to look good when he's all dressed up... 

but of course, I don't want to pay $15 for a toddler tie! 

So I did a little research. 

There isn't exactly a TON of info on how to do a kids tie so 

I took everything I did find, 

and jammed it all together in my head 

and I think I figured it out. 

Most of the directions I found suggested tying a Double Windsor 

(I can't get it right so the husband gets to be involved with this project) 

from the smaller side, 

trimming the rest off, 

and then creating a neckline that is adjustable.

(Velcro is the key here)

I did that, and then couldn't bear throwing the rest of the tie away. 

I'm working on making the larger end smaller 

and coming up with some kind of a Windsor looking knot. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!