02 January 2012

Valentine's Onesie

I might be a bit obsessed with making holiday outfits now that my friends are starting to have babies.  Either that, or I just like making cute things.  It is much easier to make clothes for kids than it is for myself.  Less fabric, less sewing, and the best of all...they don't have to be fitted with zippers.



Things you need:
-Pink onesie, plain
-Needle
-Scissors
-DMC floss or thread
-Hoop
-Matching skirt to complete the outfit!

Instructions:
1. Decide where you want the stitching.  Center the stitching area in the hoop.

2. I decided to wing the font, but it would probably be quicker to write it out with a chalk pen prior to starting.  I wasn't going for perfection--I wanted to make it a little sloppy / child-like.

3. As I didn't have matching DMC floss, I decided to use all-purpose thread.  I cut two pieces of the same length, pulled them through the needle and then tied all four threads into a single knot.



4. Using a backstitch, stitch out the letters.  Make sure to tie a knot after finishing each letter.