Onesie Re-Fashion

The onesies I picked up at yardsales last summer (size 24 months) don't snap close comfortably due to TA's length and the well padded cloth diapers. What to do? Why, re-fashion of course!

A few snips and stitches later and she now has four onesie tops ... and the cutie obligingly modeled so you could see how much fun I had. [Click on photos for a larger view.]

This one was my first. I decided to try reverse applique for the very first time! After trying to embroider on the onesie, this was the best way to go. I really like how the stitching has a freehand and worn/grunge feel to it.

Her initials made it onto this next one. They were drawn by hand, cut out, pressed with a tiny foldover and stitched on. I am not proficient with anything but the basic straight stitch and wanted to try the zig zag for the letters and hemming, for a serger style result on the hems.

It worked! I did it! Not perfect mind you, but she'll be in these for such a short time anyway - who needs perfect? The way the stitches make the hem flirty is so fun! The purple pants are from a local thrift shop and match perfectly - down to the flirty hem style!

The other two shirts are hemmed in the same way with a discreet white thread, but I decided to leave them plain to go with more of her clothes. A little ruffle on the sleeves and bottom hem from the stitching adds the perfect touch to the tops.

I must add that using onesies provides the benefit of a loose neckline for easy dressing and undressing, since some tops are just so tight to get over the head!