I'm not a great seamstress, but I can sew.
I'm not a how-to blogger, but I can't help being a teacher at my core.
That said, here's a little sewing how-to for you!
These were made from the backs of old colored tee shirts. |
This one was made from an old red tee shirt and a white one dyed orange. |
This one was made from silky nightgown material... because my Millie is more twirly-swirly dancing princess than superhero. |
Cut off the arms. They probably had holes or stains anyway. |
Cut down the neckline. Use the arms for the shape and letter. In hindsight, I wish I'd just dyed the whole sleeve and cut later. |
Hot water, salt, and swish. It doesn't take much! Glass bowls on the counter is probably a bad idea, but I lived dangerously. |
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The longer it sits, the darker it gets. |
Dry it. Iron it. Use fusing to hold the shape in place. |
Zig-zag or use a fancy stitch all around the shape and letter. |
Rip all the stitching out when you realize you should have done a tighter stitch . Be mad at yourself. Start over. |
Sew right sides together leaving the bottom open. Because you're using tee shirts, the bottom should already be finished. |
Turn right side out. Press seams neatly. Sew same zig-zag or fancy stitch all around the edges, but don't mess it up this time. |
Stitch Velcro to the front of one neck piece and to the back of the other. |
These are so fun. What kiddo wouldn't want a superhero cape?!
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