Friday, February 26, 2010

PIRATE APPLIQUE OUTFIT

If you have read my posts this week, you know that it has been crazy here.  Because I haven't had time to craft/paint/decorate much this week, I thought I would share a favorite project from the past.  As I said earlier in the week, I've been going through my kids clothes for the big consignment sale that happens twice a year here.  While cleaning out the boys drawers, I found one of my favorite projects from last year. 

On a trip to Joann last year, I came across this really cute pirate fabric. 


I bought a yard, which was plenty to make my 5 year old a cute pair of shorts.  I knew I needed to applique a t-shirt to go with it, but I didn't want to applique a skull for him.  He's too sweet for something so....hardcore.  I thought about a big ole X, but decided to do this instead. 



Honestly, it was a pain in the neck to sew around all of those leaves, but I LOVE how it turned out.  I didn't satin stitch it so the leaves are fraying slightly after MANY washings.  I just love that.  It's my favorite summer outfit for L. 


I HATE I don't have a picture of him in the outfit to post, but it's on my computer, which is with the Geek Squad.  

I'm linking up with Fireflies and JellybeansMade It Monday at The Persimmon Perch,  Someday Crafts - Categorically Crafting Whatever Goes Wednesday and

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8 comments:

  1. Oh, that is so CUTE! Great job! I love the X! : )

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  2. That is an ADORABLE outfit. I am so happy you didn't do anything "hardcore" as you said. My cousin is always putting her 2 year old in skull & crossbones stuff, and I think it looks a little odd!

    ~Elizabeth
    Confessions From A Working Mom

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  3. So,so,so stinkin' cute! I LOVE it!

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  4. This has got to look so cute on your kid!!! It is adorable!!! Totally worth the effort :)

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  5. SOOOO STINKIN' CUTE!!! I've always wanted to make an applique, but have been too much of a wuss. I'm sooo going to try it now! Thanks for linking up for Show us what you're workin' with Wednesday, hope to see you next week!!

    Jessica

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  6. Oh I LOVE this... I miss my son being little and letting me dress him. Do you think this would look good on a 6'4" 18 year old? I use to make my kids shorts and then get colored T-Shirts and make a pocket on the shirts with the fabric to co-ordinate, but this is soooo much cuter. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. I love this outfit! I have a little boy too, and he would love it! I hittin' your follow button, so I don't miss out on any more GREAT ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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