Easy Applique Tee Shirts

I wanted to create some fabric cutouts using my sister's electronic cutting machine she let me borrow (Cricut Expression) I wasn't sure how to do it, but I started by cutting out a piece of 12"x12" pre-washed fabric and applying Heat N Bond to the back using my iron and following the directions on the package. Be careful not to get any of the adhesive on your ironing board cover, or the next person to iron will get adhesive on their new dress shirt for work (sorry husband). I followed the instructions on the electronic cutter and chose a heart and a flower to start with.

I got this sweet little onesie at Target for $1.24. I washed and dried it.

Next I ironed on the fabric cutout after peeling off the paper from the back. (Follow Heat N Bond instructions)

I blanket stitched around the edge of the applique using polyester embroidery thread. You could use whatever stitch you like. You could also stitch around it with your sewing machine.

This is how it turned out.

If you don't have a cutting machine, you could trace shapes or draw them and then cut them out.

This is the flower. I ironed it on but haven't decided what to do with the stitching.

This was the outer piece of the heart. Not sure how I'm going to stitch this one either.

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