{those cute little every-month onesies...}

i know i've promised to post how i make evan's every-month onesies...

as seen from 6 months on HERE...  and HERE...  and HERE.... :)

so here it is!

and this was SO not my original idea - just to be clear...

i was copying off of a design that Old Navy put out a while back...

and with a little help from blog-reading friends...

somehow just made it my own.  :)

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WHAT YOU NEED:

(1) a white Onesie (i use Gerber brand onesies that i buy at Target - but warning, i think these run SMALL)

(2) a color inkjet Printer

(3) Photoshop - is use PS7.0

(4) Inkjet Tshirt Transfer Paper (i use Avery Inkjet light colored tshirt transfers)

(5) an Iron

:)

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STEP 1: Create your circle with month image in Photoshop.  Open new, 5 inch x 5 inch document, white background, 300 DPI.  Draw Circle by selecting the elliptical marquee tool, and then click and drag (while holding down shift) to create perfect circle at whatever size you like.

STEP 2: Fill circle - using paint can to fill with whatever color you like.

STEP 3: Add Month #.  Select text tool - click and draw text box, then add # to represent months old.  Make sure that text color is set to white, and that alignment is on center alignment option.  I use ITC American Typewriter as my font (i bought this font from www.myfonts.com), and use a 210 pt size for the #.

STEP 4: Add text for "months".  Select text tool - click and draw second text box - under # of months, then type the word 'months'.  Again -- Make sure that text color is set to white, and that alignment is on center alignment option.  Again -- I use ITC American Typewriter as my font, and use a 50 pt size for the word months.

STEP 5: Now - according to directions on Avery's Inkjet Tshirt Transfer Paper - the image must be flipped - PRIOR TO PRINTING - so that when ironed on, it appears the right-way, and is readable.  To do this -- First flatten your image, then go to IMAGE >> ROTATE CANVAS >> FLIP CANVAS HORIZONTAL.  Your image should now look like this and is ready for printing:

STEP 6: PRINT image on avery inkjet tshirt transfer paper (accordin to package directions) -- i use the best setting on my printer -- and then IRON onto Onesie according to package directions.

DONE!

** optional: i like to create a fun back-of-the-onesie slogan...  which can be done in a similar way to the directions above, just always remember to flip horizontal before printing!!

** you should know - i've found these inkjet onesies dont wash well.  this is pretty much a one-time wear, solely for my photo-op purposes!!!

** Tip: once created - Keep your PS file saved as a PSD file IN LAYERS, and you can easily just open it up, change the fill color (or not) and update the month #!!

I hope this helps!  feel free to post Qs in the comments and i will try my best to answer!

:)

Comments

[Deirdre]

Love this idea. But I'm lazy (and Target is oh so far away...) so I'm wondering if you have any interest in a cafepress shop. They might wash better, and probably wouldn't be much more $ if you throw in the cost of the onesie. If you do, please share a link!

Thanks!

[Mollie]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am so grateful for the directions. We are hoping to get pregnant with baby number four soon and the onsies will be perfect!

[Erin R.]

Thank you so much. Baby number 1 is due in two short months and I can't wait to try these.

[Andrea T. :)]

Hi Susan!
I'm coming out of lurking to one say hello and tell you I really enjoy peeking in on your fun, light hearted and beautiful blog!

Two, I wanted to give you a recommendation (and your readers) on printing t-shirt transfers. I've bought many of the "over the counter" versions (Avery, HP, Etc.) and like you found that once they were washed they got that "wrinkled, crispy, homemade (and not in a good way) effect :). Somewhere in the blogging world about a year ago (I think maybe from Rhonna Farrer) was the recommendation of www.bestblanks.com. These are FABULOUS!! You can hardly see the edges once the iron on is applied and after washing you can't even tell. It is a bit more spendy (but if you go in with a few people and buy more it's a better deal), but worth it since you can actually wear the clothing more than once.

Hope that helps!

[Lindsay Teague]

well look at you, miss how-to!!! :) i want a baby so i can make onesies too! :)

[Amy Ferguson]

I like the use the transferes for dark t-shirts. No flipping and they wear really well!
Amy

[Jen Fletcher]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post instructions for us! My daughter is almost 3 months, I'm so going to do this!

[Ann-Marie]

I am not lucky enough to own Photoshop(YET!) so I just did mine in MS word and used Word Art. Now if I can figure it out..ANYONE can. My guy is 6mos next Monday and I had access to an color inkjet last weekend so I had to try it out thanks to all your inspiration Susan.

[Laura Hit]

Depending on your home printer, you may or may not have to switch it. I made some and messed up several sheets as I knew I had to flip them, but then on my printer, where you can change the paper source, I put photo transfer paper. My printer apparently is smart enough to flip the image, but not smart enough to tell me it did and I already did flip it (so it "flipped" it back to normal!). Couldn't figure that one out for awhile as to why it was working wrong! So try a practice sheet first!! Thanks for your inspiration!

[Krystyn]

I'm trying to make these right now and am SOOO frustrated. I have PSE4 and while the image is a circle on the screen, it is printing in the shape of an egg. I don't get it. These are so cute and I SO want to make them for my 3 month old son. Help?!

[Krystyn]

Yay - I figured it out- coincidentally I just switched from a regular monitor to a wide screen and that was giving me ovals instead of circles. Yay!!

BTW - I love the pics you have taken of Evan - they are excellent.

[jenny]

oh - awesome post! so glad you shared. thanks to andrea for the tip on better transfers!

[Bridget]

Thanks for the great instructions! I can't wait to try it.

[Barb]

Those onsies are adorable. You are an amazing resource!

[Heather D]

I'm so glad I remembered you posted instructions on the monthly onesies! Especially since you can't find the Old Navy ones anymore. These are MUCH better anyway! My little guy is going to be 2 mos on the 23rd, but I think I'll fudge and do a late 1 month shot so I have the whole "collection." TFS!!!

[Lauren]

Thanks for the step-by-step directions! I tried making my first month onesie but am having trouble with the iron transfer part. I followed the package instructions but part of the circle is coming off when I peel the transfer sheet off. Any suggestions?

[sara bonacquisti]

I will pay you to make some for my daughter!! would you?

[Susan Weinroth]

No - im a bit busy ;) thats why i provided the tutorial.... :)

[Deanna]

My tip- I printed 1 and 2 months on one sheet, so I wouldnt have to worry about using the sheet again. That transfer paper is expensive!

[brooke douglass]

wow I love this idea!!!! I am going to do these!!! Thank u, brooke
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[christine]

I make these on stickers instead so they are cute for a pic but the onesie is resusable!

[Avie]

I knew I had to flip them, but then on my printer, where you can change the paper source, I put photo transfer paper.

[onesies for adults australia]

Definitely! Nothing is more cuter than a kid in a cute little onesie, and I mean nothing! I'm actually starting to take some lessons in making them, I hope it goes well because I'd be making some soon.

[Cute Baby Girl Outfits]

Clear instructions for pure fun!