For me, it’s not the Year of the Dragon. It’s the “year of the shower.” As in, wedding and baby showers.
Last year, I had seven bridal showers and this year, I’m already locked into two baby showers. And it’s just the beginning of March.
So, I’m focused on finding thoughtful gifts that don’t break the bank. Which is what spurred me to make these onesies. I originally saw the idea here on Finley & Oliver, which has a ton of great DIY ideas for kids.
You don’t need to be a master seamstress to make these, as long as your design isn’t too complex.
Here’s what you need:
- Felt
- Heat n’ Bond or a similar iron-on transfer paper
- Onesies (duh)
- Sewing machine
You can stitch these by hand, but given how much wear and tear baby clothes get, machine-sewing makes them much more durable.
I used my Cricut Expression to cut out some of the shapes, which made tracing them super fast. Else there are lots of free downloadable shape templates for things like polygons or chevrons and a quick google search will find whatever you need.
When you’ve selected a design, it’s five quick steps to handcrafted onesie gold.
- Trace your design
- Iron onto felt
- Cut out the shapes and layout your design
- Iron the shapes onto onesies
- Stitch down for added durability
You could easily use this technique to make a custom tee or bag too.
Happy crafting!
cakerypapery 
So cute! Do you have to prewash the felt?
I didn’t pre-wash the felt, but I’m sure it can’t hurt!