It’s spring break here in Houston and you know what that means…. Rodeo Time! Although Clyde has no idea what that means, I think it means I should break out the ole’ Silhouette for her first project! So I did!
Then I hit cut! It was so exciting… Now if you don’t have a Silhouette, you can just cut this shape out with scissors or an Exacto knife. Next, you need to iron down the shape’s outline to the onesie. Don’t hold the iron down too long, I have made that mistake and the freezer paper gets rumply. Make sure to iron around all of the detailed edges to form a nice seal. Don’t forget to iron down you little heart on the inside of your state.
Now its time for the fabric paint. I meant to buy “matte” red paint but as you can see I must have grabbed the “metallic” so it had kind of a shimmery look to it. Clyde it too little to be mad at me for that :)
The next step is my favorite part, for some reason there is something SOOO satisfying about pulling the freezer paper off to me! Of course wait until it is completely dry.
Lastly, you have to heat set the fabric paint. There might be some instructions on your fabric paint about how to do this. I looked online and found some. You have to use something between the paint and the iron like a hand towel or something. I ironed mine for about a minute total moving the iron around the whole time. Some people said to do it for 4-5 minutes but that seemed really long to me.
I love my Silhouette! Now on another note, don’t try to stage a photo shoot with a hungry baby…. (I promise he likes his Texas Onesie, the boy just loves to eat!)
I couldn’t help but singing “Deep in the heart of Texas…”
I was so just talking about the rodeo when this popped up in my reader! Isn’t this the best part of the year in Houston?
Ha! Look at this little face! As someone who grew up in Texas, this is a favorite of mine! I love the little onesie! So cute…great job.
This is awesome! I can’t really see anybody else doing this with a different state. :)
-Jennifer
Very cute! I didn’t know the silhouette software did that! I have one, but I don’t know how to do half the stuff it can. UGH! I’m going to use this technique for sure!
That is so adorable! I’ve only played around with my silhouette for a little while and only one project but I’m in love so far.
Hi, Taylor! Thanks for sharing the tips on the tracing element in the software—I haven’t gotten that far yet. Ha! The onesie would be a fabulous gift for a Texas baby. :)
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Adorable! Love it. Such a great idea and I really appreciate the freezer-paper tutorial. I think i’ll need to pick some of that up tomorrow at the store! ;)
We love the Texas rodeo too. What a precious outfit. I am a mom of two boys and I am also from Texas. I am your newest follower. I would love if you would come visit me too!
Hey Taylor,
I have a question for you. Have you had any experience with the heat transfer vinyl opposed to the fabric paint? I’m wanting to make some tshirts and I’m concerned about vinyl letters coming off. I’m wondering if the fabric paint holds up better. Any advice would be great! Thanks!
-Brandi
Hi Brandi, I have used both and in my opinion you are right. The vinyl does
look more profession because it gives it such a clean line but everyone now
and then I will see some peeling. The fabric paint it very permanent but it
takes a few times of practice to get that professional looking line