Activity #83: Design your own baby clothes

by RookieMom Heather

in Crafty, Free/Cheap, Indoors, Month 3

Holden is about one month old.My brain used to hurt with all the clever ideas for baby t-shirts I thought I was having. I’d think of ideas at the least opportune moments (nursing, driving, sleeping), try to remember them, make a picture or word art in Powerpoint, then print on iron on paper.

Use multi-packs of snapsuits from Target (5 for $9) for your canvas. Funny nicknames, favorite pictures, anything is fair game. The impending US presidential election may inspire you too. And then, there’s always Halloween (did we mention that Halloween was coming?!).

This picture of 4-week old Holden features his “Texas Hold’en” onesie.

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Heather November 10, 2006 at 12:19 pm

Re: Iron-on paper: We have gotten ours from Office Depot or the like. I would suggest buying the most expensive they have (a difference of pennies usually), pre-washing the garment, and following the package instructions to the letter. The directions can vary about how long the iron is applied and what — if anything — is between your creation and the ironing board (or if you’re even allowed to use an ironing board!). I’ve definitely had mixed results so once your pre-washed garment is created, photograph your kid the very first time it is worn! Just in case it all goes to hell by the second time…

Kelly October 22, 2008 at 12:13 pm

I’ve used Crayola’s Fabric Markers before as well, and they are great! The edges aren’t exactly fine, but the overall look is generally very cute.

emily October 22, 2008 at 6:14 pm

Avery makes a brand of “stretchable” iron on transfers that worked great for us. I made NASCAR onesies as a Father’s Day gift for my husband… and thankfully baby girl has outgrown them… lol… NASCAR, what was I thinking… I must love this man a lot.

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