Personalized Super-Onesies

I love these onesies for baby gifts, but you could use the same instructions to decorate a kids' tee, apron, book bag, etc. Be creative! Have fun!

A super-fun (but more complicated) option is to design your child's initial surrounded by a shield in the shape of a Superman S. In red and yellow, of course.

Materials:
Fun fabric (prewashed and ironed calico for best results)
Coordinating thread
Cotton onesie or tee shirt (prewashed for best results)
Paper-backed fusible adhesive ("Wonder Under")
Fabric stabilizer (it's like very heavy interfacing)
Iron & ironing board
Sewing machine
Scissors
Pencil & paper

Optional:
Computer and printer
Rotary cutter, ruler and cutting board

Step 1 Make a Pattern

Use a computer and printer to make a letter pattern, or free-hand your own. For a small onesie, I like a letter that is about 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide. Tip: use the outline option on the font to avoid wasting ink. After printing my pattern, I changed the shape a little to further personalize it. Cut out the letter.

Comments

[porcupinemamma]

Very cute! I have never been able to understand how the grid and compass things work, and what they are for. could you please explain? :0)

[ChrysN]

Nice! These would make great gifts at a baby shower (provided it's after the baby is born and you know the name).

[karenelisam]

Thanks! It seems like my friends usually find out and name their babies long before they are born, but you're right, it might be risky to go ahead and make something personalized before you're sure. :)