I have seen applique tutorials all over the internet and decided that I too wanted to give it a try. I made my new little neice and my baby some cute appliqued shirts. But really, you can put applique on pretty much anything.
You just need a pattern/picture, something you are going to attach the applique to (ie. a shirt), fusible webbing (found most craft stores and fabric stores), an iron and a sewing machine.
Cut out your pattern in the material of our choice. Cut a peice of fusible webbing out of the same pattern. Place the material cut in your pattern directly on the webbing and then iron onto your garment. (I ironed my pattern peices directly onto the webbing and then cut out each peice and then ironed them onto the garment).
Ironing should hold the pattern in place temporarily. Then sew around all the edges of the applique. A zig-zag stitch will usually work best to hold the applique firmly in place. And there you have it. Super simple.
I enjoyed it so much I had to make more than one item.
I even made a fun birthday shirt for my baby to wear on her upcoming birthday, even though it is still not for a few months. How cute will that be in her 2nd birthday photos?
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Ashlee says
What a great blog! I just spent a good half hour going through your old posts and taking in all the creativity! You are wonderful, it reminds me of my Mom when we were little. She made all sorts of neat stuff for us! Anyways, hopping over from Mother Load! :)
xo! Ash
Just wanted you to know that I've been following and LOVING your inspirational blog every day since you started it. I am astounded at your ability to post so frequently (thank youthank you, your creativity, your fabulous photography, and attainable projects. I am a new sewer with small girls (4 and 2) so your blog really appeals to me. Thank you for your time and work put into your posts!
Awesome! Thank you for posting this! I'll absolutely have to try it sometime!
I've got 3 of my kids' birthdays coming up. I'm loving the bday shirt idea! I'll have to give it a try!
Gosh, thanks for this- cause there is no cute appliques pre-made! I am going to do this too! I hope mine turns out as cute as yours did, specially love your idea with the letter P! I love that!!! your soooo creative!
Love your blog! Thanks for all the great info and tutorials. Just wondering why the photos aren't showing up on this one. They all say "account inactive" photobucket….
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