Easter Shirts

I LOVE bunnies and Spring and Easter and having a little one just adds to the fun! Having already made his Easter basket, directions here,

 I wanted to work on his wardrobe. I am  not a fan of alot of boy Easter outfits however, as they are too dressy for my taste.  I want my lil bubba to be cute and comfy.
These shirts were easy to make and I like having one playful and one "dressy" for his first Easter.  Hoping the weather is warm enough for short sleeves.  If not, we will put a white long slv. onesie underneath.
So here's what I did:

1. Googled "Easter Bunny" and found the picture of the bunny with carrot car.  The vest I just have seen lots and been meaning to make. 

2. Drew the picture on news paper and cut out individual pieces. 

3. Cut out corresponding squares of colored felt (this is a good time to mention that all fabrics should be pre-washed.) and heat n' bond larger than pattern pieces and ironed heat n bond onto felt.

4. Traced pattern onto heat n' bond paper side.  ( When working with letters it is important that you trace backwards, with pictures not so much.  Just make sure all pieces are the same way so they will fit  together correctly)

5. Cut out pieces. Remove paper. 

6. I ironed pieces on shirt one at a time. 

7. Sewed around each piece with same color thread. 

8. Attached buttons by placing a ring of super glue around button (not covering holes) so I could sew them.

9. After buttons dried, sewed them on.
*A note about buttons:  I am SUPER Careful when I sew buttons that they are securely fastened as my lil  bubba likes to pull and tug and put everything in his mouth.  Not trying to scare you, just letting you know why I glue and  sew.  You might not feel the need to do both of these for an older child.

I know there are lots of pre-made cute appliques out there, but I get so much more satisfaction from doing all the drawing and cutting myself.  It's less expensive too. 
Sew long!