Ever get a onesie or tshirt that you love the pattern, color or softness of but it's got a big ol' logo smack in the middle? Solution: Applique
I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner, this onesie would've come in handy under Soph's pink overalls awhile ago but I always hated the logo. Sorry Calvin.
I didn't take step by step photos but here are the basics...
I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner, this onesie would've come in handy under Soph's pink overalls awhile ago but I always hated the logo. Sorry Calvin.
I didn't take step by step photos but here are the basics...1- Cut out elephant shape from pink fleece. Cut ear shape out of pink gingham cotton.
2- Apply Heat'n Bond
to elephant & iron onto onesie
3- Apply Heat'n Bond to ear & iron onto elephant
4- Draw pink heart on ear with fabric marker
5- Embroider around entire applique & details
6- Apply Heat'n Bond Lite
to the inside of the onesie to protect stitchwork
That was it!
Don't sew? Don't underestimate the potential of iron on patches. I bought this "S" Hello Kitty patch for Samster at JoAnn's & just love how it looks on a plain white tee. (Not that you can see the applique very well, someone has figured out it's fun to refuse to let mommy take decent picture)
Another tip for ya...
I didn't like the way the original thread looked around the outline of the elephant so I colored it!
I used a dark pink fine tip sharpie & just colored in the thread. Sigh, much better.
(FYI- I would've used a fabric marker if I had one in the right color, sharpie will probably fade a bit after washing but I'm ok with that.)
Please do not copy & paste any of my content without prior permission, pictures of Samster & Sophie are strictly prohibited. Links to my post however are always welcome!
2- Apply Heat'n Bond
to elephant & iron onto onesie3- Apply Heat'n Bond
to ear & iron onto elephant4- Draw pink heart on ear with fabric marker
5- Embroider around entire applique & details
6- Apply Heat'n Bond Lite
to the inside of the onesie to protect stitchworkThat was it!
Don't sew? Don't underestimate the potential of iron on patches. I bought this "S" Hello Kitty patch for Samster at JoAnn's & just love how it looks on a plain white tee. (Not that you can see the applique very well, someone has figured out it's fun to refuse to let mommy take decent picture)
Another tip for ya...
I didn't like the way the original thread looked around the outline of the elephant so I colored it!
I used a dark pink fine tip sharpie & just colored in the thread. Sigh, much better.(FYI- I would've used a fabric marker if I had one in the right color, sharpie will probably fade a bit after washing but I'm ok with that.)
Please do not copy & paste any of my content without prior permission, pictures of Samster & Sophie are strictly prohibited. Links to my post however are always welcome! 
This is such a cute way to hide an unsightly label!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that tail.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! I love the tail! So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteKelly
LOVE it!! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for an applique tute from someone out there! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteSO cute! Thank you for making it simple. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I hate those labels right in the middle too.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas and love the new look of your blog. Spring is on it's way!
ReplyDeleteI just got a bag of great hand-me-downs from my sister in law for my DD. One or two things have a small faint stain and this is a great idea to make them like new instead of throwing them away.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
How adorable. i love it.
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