Giraffe Shirt

I wanted to make a shirt for my little one to wear on his first trip to the zoo!  I purchased these stencils
 recently and found this cute giraffe.

  I knew it would be great for the front of his shirt and I wanted to put the writing on the back (like a concert shirt).  I will mention that I got these stencils for 8$ at a craft show.  They are intended for kids to use (and Im sure he will eventually) but right now I am finding them handy for all sorts of things... like homemade Birthday invitations.

 I have instructions for how to do the appliques in more detail on a previous post (click here), but here is the basic instruction:

1. Cut out (pre-washed) felt in squares larger than what the design is and adhere heat n' bond to the back.
2. Draw design on heat n' bond paper remembering that it will be turned the other way on the shirt.  Critical for letters and some designs, but not all.
3. Cut out design, iron on shirt,and sew.  If you are doing a layered design with lots of pieces like my giraffe, I suggest bonding the top pieces (i.e. spots on my project) to the base (giraffe) and sewing those first before ironing on to shirt. 

This is such a fun way to personalize a tshirt or onesie and felt is inexpensive and easy to work with!