Day 28: Ruffle Sleeve Tutorial

It's the last day of the month, so it's the last day of the onesie embellishment series.  I hope you've enjoyed it!  Learn how to add a ruffle sleeve to that plain onesie on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.  Click HERE.

Day 27: Lettuce Edge Onesie

What's a lettuce edge?  It's that ruffled edge that you see on so many infant girl clothes.  Despite its advanced appearance, it is really easy to do!  I show you how I did this technique with just a regular sewing machine - no serger.  Check out the tutorial here, as well as other great onesie embellishment ideas on Handmade Baby Clothes.org

Day 26: One-Shoulder Onesie

Give your baby some style with a one-shouldered onesie.  How?  Click here and check out the tutorial on handmadebabyclothes.org.

Day 25: Keyhole Neckline

Without a sewing machine, today's tutorial shows how you can embellish your plain onesie by adding a pretty keyhole neckline on Handmade Baby Clothes.org.  It's a really quick and simple project!

Day 24: Delicate Ribbon Onesie

It's fun to make some ultra-feminine things for little girls.  Today with less than a yard of ribbon, up the femme quotient on that onesie in no time!  See the full details here on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.

Day 23: Bust out the buttons!

Do you have a button stash?  How about using it to transform a onesie on the cheap?  See the details here on www.handmadebabyclothes.org.

Day 22: a little inspiration

A little inspiration can go a long way -- like seeing a dress that inspires a whole new onesie look.  See the transformation and the tutorial on Handmade Baby Clothes.org

Day 21: Fabric Paint

Today I used fabric paint to embellish the onesie.  I know your mind hearkens back to those puffy-paint designs from the 80s, but don't flinch - this looks cute, I promise.  It's also easy.  Check out the details HERE on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.

Day 20: Extend the Length

Babies grow and outgrow their clothes way too quickly.  Today's tutorial extends the length of a onesie and adds a little ruffled skirt at the same time.  Check it out here on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.

Day 19: French Knot Necklace

How about a faux necklace using only french knots?  This is knot your
typical necklace. (That was a terrible joke.) But I think you'll want
to check out the details 
anyway on HandmadeBabyClothes.org

Day 18: Kangaroo Pocket

Adding a kangaroo pocket to a onesie is not difficult, especially when using knit fabric.  I had fun using some accent fabric along the way to give it a little more spunk.  Check out the tutorial on HandmadeBabyClothes.org.

Day 17: Shabby Chic Flower

I love shabby chic decor.  So naturally some shabby chic would turn up during my onesie embellishment series.  Check out the shabby chic flower tutorial on HandmadeBabyClothes.org: it's quick; it's cute, and it's shabby and chic.

Day 16: Argyle Onesie

Who doesn't love argyle?  It's traditional, right? so it can't be wrong!  Ha, ha.  Check out the tutorial details here on HandmadeBabyClothes.org

Day 15: Sashiko

Have you heard of Sashiko embroidery?  I've heard it described as the yoga of embroidery.  Interested?  Check out the tutorial where I 'Sashiko' a onesie on HandmadeBabyClothes.org

Day 14: Valentine's Day Ideas

I'm posting this idea earlier than normal in case you're still in need of a Valentine ensemble for a little one in your life.  Actually I have two ideas for you, friends, and they're both quick and easy.  Click here or visit handmadebabyclothes.org

Day 13: Rosettes

Today I'm going to show you how to make some easy rosettes to decorate your onesie.  Read the full post here on Handmade Baby Clothes.

Day 12: Easy Appliqued Monogram

Today's tutorial shows an easy way to applique a monogram on your plain onesie.  Grab your fusible interfacing and a cute fabric and you're halfway there!  See all the details on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.

Day 11: Tie Onesie

Something for the boys!  I've blogged about ties on boy's clothes before, but this one has a little something different.  See what I mean when you read the full post on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.

Day 10: The Ruffle Butt Onesie

I couldn't resist doing a ruffle-butt onesie.  I mean, can you get
more feminine than ruffles? No.  Can you show more personality than
sticking something on your tush?  Hmmm.  Anyway, it's cute!  And I've
got the tutorial posted for you, so you can make one too!  Just click
HERE  or check out
www.handmadebabyclothes.org

Day 9: Change up the Neckline

How about a criss-crossed "v" neckline?  Okay!  See the full details here on www.handmadebabyclothes.org

Day 8: Get the Layered Look

Building off of Day 7's dyed onesie, I added some sleeves and neckline detail to give a 'Layered Long Sleeve T-shirt' Look.  What do you think?  See the full post's details on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.

Day 7: Dye it!

Day 7 of the Embellish-Your-Onesie series adds some personality by changing its color.  (I chose teal!)  See the full post here on the Handmade Baby Clothes website.

Day 6: Onesie turned Tank Top

Okay, there may be snow on the ground outside, but we all know it's going to warm outside eventually.  That's where this idea comes in.  Check out the full post on HandmadeBabyClothes.org

Day 5: Reverse Applique

I know you've seen applique, but what about reverse applique?  For day 5, I show you how easy it is to reverse applique a onesie and add some serious personality here on HandmadeBabyClothes.org

Day 4: add a pocket

Today I embellished the onesie with a little pocket. See the full post here at handmadebabyclothes.org.

Day 3: Make it a button-down

Today, I show you how to give your plain onesie some personality by making it look like a button-down.  I've added some ruffles for a feminine touch.  See the full post here at HandmadeBabyClothes.org

Day 2: Embellish with a Doily

Embellish your plain onesie with a doily.  I bought this lavender one from the store for a buck.  Pinned it in place, and stitched it with a needle and thread.  Simple.  See the full details and additional photos here at HandmadeBabyClothes.org

Day 1: Embellish with Freezer Paper Stencils!

Want a fun way to embellish a onesie?  Have you heard of freezer paper stenciling?  No?  Then read this post on HandmadeBabyClothes.org.  It's so simple, you'll want to embellish EVERYTHING.

Personalize that Onesie!

There is nothing quite as ubiquitous in a baby's wardrobe as the white onesie.  How about personalizing it and livening it up?!  For the month of February, I will be posting a new idea or tutorial to embellish a plain white onesie each day on HandmadeBabyClothes.org  This will hopefully inspire you if you are wanting to make some personalized baby clothes for your own child or as a gift!