Applique Tie T-Shirt

If you would like an adorable shirt for your little ones that you could customize for any occasion appliques are a wonderful way to accomplish just that. For this project I appliqued a tie cutout onto a plain white t-shirt to create a shirt they could wear for Valentines Day.  I used the $0.99 bandanas from  Hobby Lobby to save money on the fabric.  I created 2 t-shirts for less than $10.  The highest cost was buying the fusible webbing which I have plenty left over for future projects now.

For this project you will need:

• a t-shirt
• fusible webbing (I used Steam-A-Seam 2)
• scissors
• Tie template (best if traced onto cardstock or thin cardboard)
• Iron (be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions.  If using Steam-A-Seam 2 your iron will need to have a steam setting)
• Writing utensil (marker works best)

Step 1:
Create a template for the tie.  You will want to make sure it will fit the shirt you are using.  You dont want it to be too short or too long. Its best if you use cardstock or thin cardboard.  You will want a sturdy edge to make tracing on the fusible webbing easier.



****From here make sure you are following the manufacturer's instructions for the fusible webbing.  The following instructions are for the Steam-A-Seam 2 fusible webbing****

Step 2:
Using the sturdy template trace it onto the backing with the webbing.  You will want to pull back the corner to see which side the webbing sticks to.

Step 3:
Cut around the tracing leaving space around it.  This is so you can easily cut the shape out once the webbing is pressed onto the fabric.

Step 4:
Peel off the backing on the cutout and press it onto the fabric.

Step 5:
Cut out the tie along the lines carefully.  Once cut out peel off the backing leaving the webbing exposed.

  
Step 6:
Position the applique onto the shirt.  It is repositionable so you can peel it off if you place it wrong.  Next iron on the applique using the heat setting for the fabric you are using and be sure your steam is on.  Press for 10-20 seconds.

Now you have a cute t-shirt!  Here is my son modeling his new shirt (and making a silly face).

Again you can use any shape or any design.  A cricut would allow you to create almost anything and you can easily cut fabric using it as well.  Let your imagination run wild.