Appliqued Onesies

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appliqueing-onesies

(Top – Life is a Beach; Bottom Left – Walk in My Garden; Bottom Right – Home Accents)

Appliqued onesies are one of my very favorite gifts to give friends having babies. They’re easy to make (especially if you have a Cricut) and sooo darling. Design possibilities are endless with all the Cricut cartridges, but you can make adorable appliqued onesies even if you don’t have a Cricut.

1. prewash onesies (or whatever you’re working with)

2. select design and fabric

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3. cut design out of paper first to determine appropriate size

4. cut a square/rectangular piece of Heat’N'Bond big enough for your design and adhere it to the back of your fabric

5. cut the fabric along the edge of the Heat’N'Bond

6. place on the Cricut cutting mat

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7. set pressure to 5 and speed to 1 and CUT

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8. peel off paper backing, position on the onesie, and press to adhere

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9. edgestitch around the whole design in contrasting thread color

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The whole process probably takes 15-20 minutes and I love making these, especially with the Cricut. It’s so much easier to cut out the designs with the Cricut than doing it by hand – the fact that you can use it for sewing and scrapbooking makes it an even more fabulous machine! I just wish Cricut would come out with some more boy cartridges – bugs, rockets/spaceships/outerspace stuff, monsters, dinosaurs, etc. I’m hoping something like that is coming soon…

Please let me know if you have any questions about the process, and make some of these for your pregnant friends – they’ll love them!

{photos taken with a Canon Rebel XSi}

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26 Comments »

Comment by Annette W
2009-07-29 07:09:33

You have me so wanting a Cricut. Using it once a month at our church’s craft night isn’t enough. A friend brings hers to share! Sweet, but I want one too!

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Comment by Adele
2009-07-29 09:10:14

Hmm… One more reason why I should get a Cricut… These are absolutely adorable onesies!!

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Comment by Baba
2009-07-29 09:11:38

I agree with Annette! I want a Cricut too! You make it look so easy to use and I can’t wait to have my sewing room back up in The Stone House.

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Comment by Sue D
2009-07-29 09:24:58

These will make wonderful uniques gifts! I have stamped on onesies –these appliqued ones are so cute and the Cricut makes it so easy. I would have to borrow a Cricut though.

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Comment by Jennifer Hamitlon
2009-07-29 09:36:00

You do make it look so easy!! You should consider selling these on Etsy!!

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Comment by erin
2009-07-29 09:37:10

I have a Cricut, but I never realized you could do this with them! My SIL is having a baby in the next few weeks, so I think I will whip some up for her. What a great idea! Thanks for the tutorial!

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Comment by Night Owl Mama
2009-07-29 09:57:42

wish I knew about sewing this is tooo cute

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Comment by Keri
2009-07-29 11:24:58

this is so stinkin cute. you think i could do it using the smaller Cricut?

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Comment by Kelsey
2009-07-29 14:10:43

YES! You wouldn’t need the Expressiosn unless you were doing an adult sized something. All of these except for the “Explore” onesie were done with the smaller Cricut machine.

 
 
Comment by Amy Martinez
2009-07-29 16:24:38

So cute- I love my Cricut!!!

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Comment by Britt
2009-07-30 08:43:25

This is such a cute idea!! I love it! I want to make some for my daughter! Now I just need to get a Cricut…

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Comment by MamaRuck
2009-07-30 17:10:10

I was just looking up on how to applique onesies. I never thought of using the cricut machine. My friend has one. We may have to have an applique party!

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Comment by liz memmott
2009-08-02 07:11:59

Those are so cute.. what a good idea for a baby shower gift

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Comment by Dana
2009-08-03 08:59:46

These are great! I want a cricut sooo bad..but it is not in our budget at this time. However, I do love seeing great ideas such as this one. Too cute! Thanks!!

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Comment by Erika S
2009-08-03 10:55:17

OM gosh! Super cute! I wish I had a cricut. I have the Silhoutte but I don’t think it cuts fabric :(

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2009-08-08 08:57:08

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Comment by ameliorateme
2009-09-22 21:10:37

Did you do this on your sewing machine? A onesie cannot even fit to be sewn in mine!

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Comment by Kelsey
2009-09-22 22:30:08

Yes I did. I have an old Bernina and it is a tight fit, but it works!

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Comment by Deborah
2009-12-30 11:29:48

You are so lucky to have a Cricut and so cleaver about using it for appliques! I love the look of these!

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Comment by adria
2010-04-26 13:30:38

Which cricut machine do you recommend for making appliques? I want to get the most bang for my buck (want to use it to scrapbook, sewing, quilting). Thanks!!!

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Comment by Kelsey
2010-04-26 16:26:21

I’ve had both the regular Cricut and Cricut Expressions, and the big one (Expressions) is sooo much better for applique. I like to do wall decor, etc. so the big one is the best. I’d get that one!

 
 
Comment by pregokelley
2010-04-30 20:39:10

how would you do this with out the Cricut machine? I’d love to applique, but i’m not sure i want to start by buying a new gaget.

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Comment by Kelsey
2010-05-03 19:29:00

The only thing I use the Cricut for is to cut out the design. You can find templates in other places or draw freehand what you want to use.

 
 
Comment by Kimberly R
2010-06-15 18:28:47

How cute are these – I have a baby shower coming up next month – going to have to get to work on a couple of these – thanks for the idea!

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Comment by Sasha
2010-07-21 17:33:24

Do you HAVE to sew them on after appliqueing? Or will the applique come off in the wash?

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Comment by Lisa
2010-08-28 16:20:04

Wow, never thought of using my cricut for this, no more cutting my appliques by hand. Thanks for the tute.

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