I made Harper a super cutie Ruffled Pumpkin Applique shirt!
And today, I am showing you how to make your own!
Yay!
I started with a piece of fabric that was about 5 inches wide and 18 inches long.
(It was a scrap piece so it does not have to be exact!)
Sitch two rows down the center of the fabric to create your ruffle.
Make sure to set you machine on the LONGEST stitch setting and DO NOT backstitch!
Make sure to set you machine on the LONGEST stitch setting and DO NOT backstitch!
Pull one of the threads on each row to ruffle your fabric.
The ruffle should be about 6 inches long x 5 inches wide.
Iron the ruffle flat!
Trust me, just do it!
Apply your ironed ruffle to Heat n Bond or Wonder Under following the directions on the roll.
You only need a square that is about 6 x 6 (just to be safe!)!
Gently pull the threads out that you used to create the ruffle.
Their job is done and it’s time to say goodbye!
Next Print out this template and use it to cut the pumpkin shape. You can trace around the pumpkin shape using a pen on the back of the ruffled fabric (the paper side). Get a scrap piece of fabric for the stem and apply Heat n Bond to it too. Use the template to cut out the stem!
Ruffle Pumpkin Applique Pattern
Now you should have this:
Place the stem and pumpkin onto the shirt where you want it.
Pull off the paper and iron into place following the directions on the package.
To create the ruffled neckline, cut a strip of fabric that is about 3/4 of an inch wide and 12 inches long. (again I used scraps… just make sure it is long enough to go from shoulder to shoulder when ruffled)
Create your ruffle by stitching straight down the center using the longest stitch setting.
Remember DO NOT backstitch!
Pull on thread to create your ruffle.
Use the neck of the shirt to determine the length.
Pin your ruffle onto the shirt neckline:
Using a normal stitch setting, stitch the ruffle onto shirt:
And while you are at your machine, stitch around the pumpkin and the stem too!
Gently remove the thread that was used to create the ruffle on the neckline of the shirt and…..
You are done!
Now your little girl has a super cute Ruffled Pumpkin shirt!
Put that cute shirt on a super cute little girl and show off your creation!
Happy Halloween!
Adorable!! I would love for you to share it on my new link party at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2011/10/sharing-saturday.html
Thank you!
This is just sooo stinking adorable.. Loveing all the ruffly goodness and your little one is soo sweet!
Thanks so much for sharing with teh Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next.
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oh sooooooooooooooooooooo very sweet! thanks for sharing…it would be fabulous on a tote bag also!!!! your little one is as precious as precious can be! hugs…
Oh my goodness, this is SO cute! I love how sweet that pumpkins looks–and what an adorable little girl! Thanks for the tutorial!
Natalie this is darling! If I could sew, this would be first on my list
LOVE!
This is really cute and the concept could be applied to almost any shape…thanks for the inspiration. Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin’ link party this coming Friday, http://www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com. Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there….
Remember…YOU ROCK!!
Very Cute! I love the ruffled pumpkin. Thanks for the template.
I'd also love it if you would link up this, and any other top or t-shirt related projects to my Top-toberfest link party.
http://leafytreetopspot.blogspot.com/p/top-toberfest-link-party.html
ADORABLE!!!
This is so cute! Love the way you gathered the fabric and ironed it before you cut the applique out. When my daughter was a little girl I would applique and make outfits for her all the time. It was so much fun!
Oh sweet Harper, you're adorable
So cute! I actually saw a shirt similar at Babies R Us and totally snapped a pic on my phone with the note to do it when I find the time. Your daughter is so cute and so is this onesie. Stopping by way of a linky party. And pinned this, of course
This is adorable!! And so is your sweet, baby girl! She looks to be about the same age as mine!
Awesome job!
Holly
http://www.lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!
–Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
How precious is that! Darn it! I need a little girl! This lady can't wait to make these cute, ruffly things for granddaughters! I may have to "adopt" a friend's little girl so I can do these things for SOMEONE, because I don't think my boys would appreciate ruffles and lace quite as much…
Very VERY cute!
That is adorable! I love the look of the ruffled pumpkin! You always have the cutest ideas!
oh my goodness how adorable is your little sweet pea!! She is just precious. I LOVE the ruffled pumpkin shirt. So cute. And so is her hair bow. Thanks for linking up to DIY Diva Thursdays this week Natalie
Kara
http://www.mineforthemaking.com
What a cute pumpkin shirt on a cute punkin'!!
adorable! I will have to give this a try!
O this is to stinking cute. I love this and it's so easy. What a precious baby too!! Visiting from Whipperberry!
-Kristina
http://www.alittle2sassy.com
Oh my heck — how stinkin' cute is that??!! So adorable (the shirt and the little Miss!)
I featured this tutorial in my "Top Ten CRAFTS I loved this week #2".
I know…2nd week in a row, it's just that I love your tutorials!!
Thanks!
http://cosiendoycriando.blogspot.com/
Oh my stars this is absolutely precious! Such an adorable shirt (and little girl!)
What a cute little outfit! Great job
This is too cute! I love your blog, I found it from the French Country Cottage blog party. I'm your newest follower…I hope you'll stop by my new blog & follow along too!
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
so adorable!!
Thanks for linking up!I featured your post on my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2011/10-easy-halloween-crafts/ Have a great weekend!
That is adorably cute – I love it!
Oh my word! This is freaking adorable!! Thanks for the awesome tut!
This is adorable. I will have to make one for my niece. She is sure to love it.
This is so adorable!
I featured it today: http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/10/time-to-shine-features-no-40.html
Featuring YOU over on my blog today {for like the millionth time! hehe} You're amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this fun Halloween project at {wow me} wednesday!
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2011/10/take-look-at-you-boo-edition.html
How delightful and Harper looks so cute wearing it. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris