Halloween is such a fun holiday! Dressing up the baby in this pumpkin applique onesie is just too cute not to share!
This weekend I worked on some last minute Halloween projects, and I’m going to share this Pumpkin Applique Onesie with you today. This applique is super festive and very easy to whip up. I plan on putting my little girl in this with a pair of leggings on the day of Halloween before it’s time to get all costumed up for the night.
To make this fun little onesie you’ll need:
A plain white onesie in the size of your choice
Fabric scraps
A pumpkin stencil (or any stencil of your choosing)
Double Stick Fusible Webbing (I used Steam-A-Seam2)
Coordinating thread if you plan to sew on applique
Shall we jump in?
First, pick some fabric! I had both of these fabrics in my scraps bin from other projects so it worked out perfectly. You really don’t need much. I used a 6-9 mo onesie. The pumpkin body measured about 6 in wide and 3 in high, and the stem was about 1 in wide and 2 in high.
Next, print the graphic you plan to use as a stencil (I downloaded this graphic from Silhouette).
Following the directions for the fusible webbing, trace the graphic onto the paper liner that stays with the webbing. (My directions said to trace the design in reverse but with this graphic, it wasn’t necessary).
Peel off the liner and stick the wrong side of your fabric to the web.
Cut out your graphic, after cutting you can remove the tracing liner.
Position your graphic onto your onesie. Once you’ve got it positioned correctly, remove the liner and allow webbing to stick to the onesie.
Iron on the applique. My directions recommend to press for 10-20 seconds on the cotton setting.
At this point, your applique should be on securely. However, you could also quickly run a stitch around your applique. I decided not to stitch mine because I only intend on my babe wearing this adorable little thing one time.
I love the pumpkin applique onesie!
These cute little onesies are so universal, you could do one for any holiday you choose. They are also great as inexpensive personalized baby gifts.
And for a little extra cute. You can make a little headband to match. Here’s my little pumpkin modeling her sweet little pumpkin applique onesie.
Happy Halloween. If you need more Halloween inspiration, check out my Jack O’ Lantern Treat Bowl or this fun Pumpkin Garland
DENISE says
October 22, 2012 at 4:35 pmYou have my favorite model on your website! 🙂 I do love this idea – I often forget how easy and wonderful appliques can be! Thanks for reminding us! 🙂
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October 22, 2012 at 5:38 pmSuper cute! I don’t have a baby, but I may steal the idea for a pillow. Pinned it!
chelsea says
October 23, 2012 at 9:58 pmThanks, Tara. It would be adorable on a pillow! Please let me know if you do it. I’d love to see it.
Megan says
October 23, 2012 at 5:32 amThat is so cute!! What a great tutorial as well. Thanks so much for sharing. I have plenty of friends with little babies and they would love these. Megan
chelsea says
October 23, 2012 at 9:58 pmThanks Megan. And I really appreciate you stopping by 🙂
GlamorousMommy says
October 23, 2012 at 5:54 amVisiting from ‘Diamond in the Stuff’ link party.. This is super adorable, I love it! Thanks for sharing!
-Fotini
chelsea says
October 23, 2012 at 9:59 pmThanks for stopping by Fotini!
Erika says
October 23, 2012 at 2:13 pmOh this is CUTE! So easy, too. I love the look of little appliqued onesies.
chelsea says
October 23, 2012 at 9:59 pmThank you! It’s such a fun and easy project!
Peggy says
October 24, 2012 at 5:30 pmI love this. Please link it to my linky party & anything else you have to share. 🙂 Thanks, Peggy. http://diycraftyprojects.com/2012/10/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-5-linky-parties-are-back.html
jenny says
October 24, 2012 at 5:41 pmOh that is just darling! Thanks for the tutorial and your baby is gorgeous in her sweet onesie!
Trisha says
October 25, 2012 at 6:47 pmWhat an adorable and festive onesie! Your llittle one is super cute!
Carrie says
October 25, 2012 at 5:54 pmSo cute!! Oh, the onsie is too!!
My sister and I host a joint party and we’d love for you to join us. Remember, when you link up at one site, it shows up on both my blog and my sister’s blog too…double exposure!!
http://www.saving4six.com/2012/10/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-2.html
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
October 25, 2012 at 9:34 pmSo cute! Miss P is such adorable, what a little Pumpkin 🙂
And doesn’t it feel great to get out once in a while? Glad your mom was able to come up and stay for a while. And you are right, nothing like seeing your mom and daughter share a special bond.
Monica Diaz says
October 25, 2012 at 10:26 pmAdorable! Perfect how the pumpkin is right on here belly, makes it look nice and plump 🙂
Wendys Hat says
October 26, 2012 at 2:11 amAdorable!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
October 27, 2012 at 9:37 pmThis is so adorable, as is your little one. I enjoyed my visit to your blog. Drop by anytime!
Denise says
October 29, 2012 at 8:59 amAbsolutely adorable. Your baby girl is beautiful!!!!!
Christy says
October 30, 2012 at 5:11 amHow adorable! I love that the pumpkin is on her sweet stomach. So cute! I co-host a weekly link party, I would love for you to join in, if you have time. Have a great week.
Gail (@repurposedlife) says
October 31, 2012 at 5:30 pmthe onesie AND the model are both so adorable! great project!
gail
Stephanie says
October 1, 2014 at 1:31 pmDid you have trouble with the edges of your fabric fraying or having a ton of strings?
Chelsea says
October 2, 2014 at 6:44 amHi Stephanie! Actually no, I washed it a couple times even and never had a problem with fraying or strings. It’s definitely seasonal so my daughter only had the chance to wear it a handful of times.