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I bought this beautiful fabric at JoAnn Fabrics a couple months back, for $1.99! I didn’t know how I was going to use it, but I knew I’d love to make something for Isabella with it! The same time that I bought her ruffle bloomers for her first birthday photo shoot, I bought a beautiful turquoise pair too! The color in my new fabric and the bloomers were a perfect match!!

I’ve been crazy about silhouettes lately.. So classic and fun! I searched google for a little girl silhouette, and found this one (here). Perfect for my little princess 🙂 I edited the size of the image to fit the page, and printed it, then cut it out. Next, turn your fabric over, design side down, turn your picture backwards and trace. Carefully cut your silhouette out. For Isabella’s first birthday onesie I used a fabric glue to attach the fabric, this time I decided I wanted to sew it on instead. This was a little interesting for me, because I’ve sewn very few times in my life! It was family movie night, so I hopped on the couch with my boys and got to it!

Some may not be impressed by it, but I was really excited with how it turned out! I think it’s safe to say this will be a hand-washed item, just in case my stitching isn’t super tough! I can’t wait for her to wear it. I will update with a picture when she does! 🙂

**Update** She wore it yesterday, and I got a few questions as to where I bought it 😉

Shared this project on the weekly linky parties (HERE), thank you so much for hosting ladies!

I love the thoughts of getting Isabella a super cute outfit for her birthday, but I don’t like the thoughts of paying a pretty-penny for an outfit she will only wear once. So, here is my solution, make your own!

First, I went to Target and bought a four pack of short sleeve white onesies. Then, I went to Jo Ann Fabrics and chose a fabric. Let me tell you, you will probably get a little overwhelmed because there are so many beautiful fabrics to chose from! The easiest way to eliminate choices is to keep the party theme in mind. In my case, Isabella’s first birthday party is a Vintage- chic theme featuring brown, pink and silver. After narrowing it down, I had made my choice! You will only need a very little amount for this project, but I went ahead and bought a half of a yard. ( I will use it {somehow} at her party!)

If you’re not much a sew-er, like me, be sure to grab some “No- sew, no heat glue”. Works like a charm! Also, make sure you have a good pair of shearing scissors.

Once I got home, I played around on Word with different fonts until I found a number “1” I liked, and made it big enough to accommodate the onesie. Print it out, and then cut it out.

OK, so here is where experience, or lack there of, come handy! I’ve done very little (if any) projects like this, so it didn’t dawn on me until after it was too late… Once you cut out your number, turn you fabric over, back side facing you and trace your number. Here is where I messed up… **Tip** you need to also turn your number backwards in order for it to come out correctly once you’ve cut it out. The first time I traced my number, cut it out, flipped it around (fabric/design side facing me) and the number was backwards, darn! No biggy, I got plenty of fabric, and I was able to perfect my number a little more.

THE backwards mess-up!

Grab your onesie, number and no-sew glue. Before gluing, place and eye the number about where you want it to lay. Then flip the fabric over glue along the sides and middle and gently push onto the onesie. Wipe away any excess glue that leaks out. Let dry for at least an hour. And you’re done!! This can be a super simple way to do sooo many different, personalized things for your kids!

Here’s how mine turned out 🙂

** Update: This item should be handwashed only!! Even though the no sew glue states it’s washable, I didn’t find that to be successful!

{ Silhouette Onesie }

DIY Birthday Onesie!