I’m getting pretty good at it!
The first one I made was because I got a onesie from our insurance company and I didn’t really want to put a onesie on her that said “select health”! So I figured I would cover it up with something I’d be proud to show her off in. I think I accomplished it.
Supplies:
- HeatBond
- Coordinating fabrics
- scissors
- iron
- onesie or tee
(HeatBond is something that I am now going to have on hand at all times! It is so easy to use.)
After figuring out what pattern you are going to use, cut out each individual section. That way you know what size HeatBond and Fabric you will need.
Cut out a section of HeatBond for each section of pattern.
Iron the heat bond onto the back side of your fabric (paper side up). You will just need to hold the iron on it for 2-4 seconds.
Repeat for each pattern section.
Trace your pattern onto each fabric section.
Cut out the shapes
Remove the paper backing from your fabric and iron onto your onesie or fabric. Iron each section for 8-10 seconds.
*make sure to start with the bottom layer and work your way up layering one on top of the other.
Embelish however you want! I used buttons on the bird and flowers. On the owl I used buttons and a ribbon for the head bow!
Enjoy!
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Congrats on your new baby girl! The owl is just too cute!
I absolutely LOVE heat ‘n bond! I found you via TT&J and am the post one before yours. Take care and get some sleep 🙂
These are darling! Good job Nessa! …and of course BeBe girl is Darling Too!
ok, I am in love. seriously! These are so stinking cute! Thanks for the great ideas!
I hate to use things with brand logo too. And a little one’s onesie… no way!! I absolutely love how you covered ‘Select Health’. Ver adorable.
We have a link-up party going on – Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. I would really appreciate if you’d link up some of your awesome posts there. Hope to see you at the party.
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/tea-time-thursdays-2-and-features.html
The owl onesie is adorable! So is that cutie wearing it. 🙂 Hopping over from a linky party!
Christy
Thanks for linking up at Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner and adding to the fun. The party for this week is going on… hope to see you there again 🙂
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/tea-time-thursdays-4.html
So cute…I love the owls. Got some fabric today and going to make some more onsies!!! Love it and your site!
These are awesome! Plus I love owls!
Very cute! I would suggest sewing on the buttons with a embroidery thread; buttons are a big chocking hazard.
I might actually be able to make something with this tutorial. It’s one of the easiest I’ve seen!
I just posted the instructions on my baby clothes tutorial board on Pinterest.
If that’s not alright, just let me know and I’ll be happy to remove it.
dont the appliques come off or at leat up in the wash??
Jaci,
With the onesies, I had washed them probably 3-4 times each (babies grow too quick they don’t get to wear them much more than that) and it did not lift up at all.
If I was doing a toddler shirt or one for an adult that would be worn and washed more, I would probably stitch around the edges.
Hope that helps
Vanessa @ Our Thrifty Ideas
Where do you get the patterns? Are you just drawing them yourself or tracing from somewhere? I need a snake. 🙂
I’ve been making onesies from my grandson and they lift after the first washing. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong! I wash the onesie and the fabric before I start. Any ideas? BTW that owl is beyond adorable!