DIY: Simple & personalized shirts
>> Thursday, January 21, 2010
Today, I'm going to share another fun and simple, DIY project or gift for any time of the year. (Check out the DIY hot/cold bags, too.)
This was a small Christmas gift I made for my cousin's daughter, Karis.
I've seen these shirts all over the Internet, but when I spotted these adorable long-sleeve tees at Old Navy, I knew they'd be adorable for personalized shirts.
This is a quick and dirty project. I used a hot pink napkin for the "K". Attached Wonder Under and stitched around it with a zig zag stitch. It frayed a little (and will fray more, I suspect), but I kinda liked that look.
I used leftover fabric from the apron project for the Christmas trees shirt. I seriously considered making myself another shirt with this freehanded tree, but decided the look may not suit a 25-year-old.
I also added a few small trees to the back shoulder of the shirt.

In addition to Christmas, this is a fun project for a baby shower (and I actually made "1" and "2" onesies for the Thing One, Thing Two shower as well).
I think I originally found the idea from Emily at Imperfect,
who found it from Meg at Whatever,
and I also covet the look that Cheryl at a Pretty Cool Life achieves.
Could you keep up with that?
Essentially, I just copy off the Internet.
Don't sue me.
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11 people have something to say:
so cute kim! you rocked the homemade gifts this year
Very cute shirts! This would be a terrific idea for bags, little tea towels, pillows....oh the possibilities! Great job!!
YES!! Love them!
I am so glad you shared this idea, first time seeing it! I love them...will have to give it a try!!
Awww, those are adorable. What a great idea. Maybe I'll get to see one on her!
I think the trees would be adorable on a grown-up! Very fun!
That Christmas tree shirt is adorable! What a great idea for a homemade gift.
those are adorable ... i'm making my nieces some for valentine's day.
I've been wanting to make some of these little shirts. They're too darn cute!
Very cute, you know how I love a monogram!
I love the touch of the double trees on the back shoulder.
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