Applique Tie Onesie Tutorial

For my son Travis' first birthday I decided that I was going to make him 

a onesie with a "1" on it and a new tie onesie.

Step 1: Prewash your fabric and onesie.

Step 2: Cut equal pieces of your fabric and Heat N Bond.

Note: If you want to keep your iron and ironing board clean, make sure that the Heat N Bond is slightly smaller than your fabric.

Step 3: Iron the wrong side of your fabric to the rough side of the Heat N Bond.

Step 4: Trace or freehand your applique pattern on the paper side of the Heat N Bond.

I knew that the tie was something I would make often,
so i made a cardboard template to use over and over again.

Note: If you are doing a number or letter, make sure that it is reversed so that you don't end up with a backward design. How do I know this? 
Uh, well, I am just really smart!

Step 5: Remove paper backing from Heat N Bond, place on onesie and iron to adhere.

Note: If you are a freak like me you can pull out a ruler and measure from all angles to make sure it is centered perfectly.

 Step 6: Hand or machine stitch the applique to the onesie.

I used a medium zigzag stitch on mine.
I love the way that it adds definition and texture.

Step 7: Put it on your child and enjoy the feeling of knowing that not only did you make the adorable kid, but also what he is wearing. *Sigh* Life is good!

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