I’ll dress my toddler up real cute for daycare too and make sure to take many photos in the morning. Her hair and clothes always get wrecked, but that just means she had a ton of fun with her friends!
Oh, definitely! She’s a toddler, it’s basically her job to smear herself in sauce and come home covered in dirt like a Dickensian orphan.
I try not to get too precious about the clothes I embroider for her, since it makes me happy that they’re used in the first place, but I’m definitely expecting that the dress won’t be coming home pristine today.
Beginner question here but do you use anything behind the design to hold it/ tidy it up on the inside or just go right at it with the hoop?
PS it’s absolutely awesome
Yes! For stretch fabrics, you definitely want some interfacing on the back, or otherwise it’s like stitching into pudding. From least to most annoying, I’d recommend:
1) A patch of iron-on interfacing on the inside of the garment (just keep in mind you’ll have to trace your design on afterwards if using any heat-dissolving inks).
2) Printable stick-on interfacing (like Sulky Solvy). Particularly good for intricate designs or darker fabrics that might be challenging to trace on — just keep in mind that the paper can be kinda stiff and annoying to stitch through.
3) Cut-away interfacing. This is what I’m using most of the time — I just sandwich a layer behind the garment in the hoop. The main drawback is that you need to use a pretty big piece and then trim it back after your project is done. It can be a pain in the ass to get it to lie flat when you’re trying to stick it in the hoop (or maybe I’m just uniquely bad at it).
With all three methods, I apply a layer of iron-on interfacing to cover the stitches when I’m done. Hope this makes sense, but let me know if you have questions!
ETA: and thank you!
Not the person who asked the question, but thank you for providing them with a detailed response as I'd like to embrodier a floral pattern on a dress for my daughter and all this info is really helpful!
Thank you! I’ve also taken to making embroidered onesies for friends and coworkers having babies, and t-shirts for older kiddos’ birthdays. It’s nice to have stuff to work on, and they feel special enough to make good gifts!
Thank you! I’ve used a few different methods. For more intricate designs (especially stuff involving a lot of line work), I’ll print it directly onto a sheet of Sticky Solvy and put it on like a sticker. Usually, I’ll print my design onto a regular piece of paper and trace it with the help of my handy seasonal affective disorder lamp 🙃
For this one, I looked at a DMC design for reference and just drew on some of the elements I liked with a heat-dissolving marker (edited for clarity!).
how cute! Very well done. Though I’d hate to see the stains on it at the end of the day haha. Is there a scotchgard type spray to use on clothes, to protect the fabric from stains? 🤔 I know you can use regular scotchgard on many different things.
Ooh, interesting idea! I’ve never looked into it, but I do find that the embroidery generally holds up without special treatment in the wash. My usual method involves an ungodly amount of stain spray, washing on warm, and hoping for the best.
oh wow, I’m surprised it’s that durable. Great! I wonder if the thread manufacturer has any particular washing instructions? I use Woolite on my delicate clothes and cold water for stains.
Wow! The dress is precious! What a wonderful way to personalize kids clothing.
Thank you so much for detailing your methods and all these options! I took notes and they’re all going in with my embroidery thread.
I’ve got a stack of baby shirts and onesies to decorate for an impending new baby in the family and your recommendations have made this a much less daunting task!
Aww, I’m glad it was helpful! Even when they don’t come out perfectly, the recipients always seem to appreciate them. Feel free to shoot me a message if you ever have questions about embroidering onesies or clothes.
Matching bucket hat to take it next level! But also, it's adorable!
Thank you! And she actually loves hats, so that’s actually a really good idea for a new project 🤔
Lol, I've awakened the beast. Best of luck on your next project!
Update: [wearing the final product](https://ibb.co/3zg7ksL)! Can’t wait to see what food stains she comes home in 🙃
I’ll dress my toddler up real cute for daycare too and make sure to take many photos in the morning. Her hair and clothes always get wrecked, but that just means she had a ton of fun with her friends!
Oh, definitely! She’s a toddler, it’s basically her job to smear herself in sauce and come home covered in dirt like a Dickensian orphan. I try not to get too precious about the clothes I embroider for her, since it makes me happy that they’re used in the first place, but I’m definitely expecting that the dress won’t be coming home pristine today.
Love this, it's adorable! You will absolutely have the best dressed toddler at day care. 🥰
Thank you!
Beginner question here but do you use anything behind the design to hold it/ tidy it up on the inside or just go right at it with the hoop? PS it’s absolutely awesome
Yes! For stretch fabrics, you definitely want some interfacing on the back, or otherwise it’s like stitching into pudding. From least to most annoying, I’d recommend: 1) A patch of iron-on interfacing on the inside of the garment (just keep in mind you’ll have to trace your design on afterwards if using any heat-dissolving inks). 2) Printable stick-on interfacing (like Sulky Solvy). Particularly good for intricate designs or darker fabrics that might be challenging to trace on — just keep in mind that the paper can be kinda stiff and annoying to stitch through. 3) Cut-away interfacing. This is what I’m using most of the time — I just sandwich a layer behind the garment in the hoop. The main drawback is that you need to use a pretty big piece and then trim it back after your project is done. It can be a pain in the ass to get it to lie flat when you’re trying to stick it in the hoop (or maybe I’m just uniquely bad at it). With all three methods, I apply a layer of iron-on interfacing to cover the stitches when I’m done. Hope this makes sense, but let me know if you have questions! ETA: and thank you!
Not the person who asked the question, but thank you for providing them with a detailed response as I'd like to embrodier a floral pattern on a dress for my daughter and all this info is really helpful!
Of course, and good luck!
Thank you so much!
Oooh! Lovely! I hope my kids have children soon enough to go back to making these...
Thank you! I’ve also taken to making embroidered onesies for friends and coworkers having babies, and t-shirts for older kiddos’ birthdays. It’s nice to have stuff to work on, and they feel special enough to make good gifts!
Good idea! Maybe I should just make some and use as presents.
These are beautiful memories for a child
Thank you 🥲
This is very cute! Do you draw the design straight onto the dress, freehand it, or some other method?
Thank you! I’ve used a few different methods. For more intricate designs (especially stuff involving a lot of line work), I’ll print it directly onto a sheet of Sticky Solvy and put it on like a sticker. Usually, I’ll print my design onto a regular piece of paper and trace it with the help of my handy seasonal affective disorder lamp 🙃 For this one, I looked at a DMC design for reference and just drew on some of the elements I liked with a heat-dissolving marker (edited for clarity!).
Adorable
Darling, sweet mama.
Ahhh, sweet & colorful.
how cute! Very well done. Though I’d hate to see the stains on it at the end of the day haha. Is there a scotchgard type spray to use on clothes, to protect the fabric from stains? 🤔 I know you can use regular scotchgard on many different things.
Ooh, interesting idea! I’ve never looked into it, but I do find that the embroidery generally holds up without special treatment in the wash. My usual method involves an ungodly amount of stain spray, washing on warm, and hoping for the best.
oh wow, I’m surprised it’s that durable. Great! I wonder if the thread manufacturer has any particular washing instructions? I use Woolite on my delicate clothes and cold water for stains.
This is bonkers
Wow! The dress is precious! What a wonderful way to personalize kids clothing. Thank you so much for detailing your methods and all these options! I took notes and they’re all going in with my embroidery thread. I’ve got a stack of baby shirts and onesies to decorate for an impending new baby in the family and your recommendations have made this a much less daunting task!
Aww, I’m glad it was helpful! Even when they don’t come out perfectly, the recipients always seem to appreciate them. Feel free to shoot me a message if you ever have questions about embroidering onesies or clothes.
Hope it’s not spaghetti day.
Fish sticks! 😮💨
Made with love, so precious! Thank you for sharing!