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!
:)
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!
Posted by: Deirdre | April 24, 2008 at 10:35 AM
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!
Posted by: Mollie | April 24, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Thank you so much. Baby number 1 is due in two short months and I can't wait to try these.
Posted by: Erin R. | April 24, 2008 at 11:14 AM
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!
Posted by: Andrea T. :) | April 24, 2008 at 11:40 AM
well look at you, miss how-to!!! :) i want a baby so i can make onesies too! :)
Posted by: Lindsay Teague | April 24, 2008 at 12:46 PM
I like the use the transferes for dark t-shirts. No flipping and they wear really well!
Amy
Posted by: Amy Ferguson | April 24, 2008 at 12:47 PM
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!
Posted by: Jen Fletcher | April 24, 2008 at 02:45 PM
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.
Posted by: Ann-Marie | April 24, 2008 at 03:21 PM
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!
Posted by: Laura Hit | April 24, 2008 at 07:42 PM
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?!
Posted by: Krystyn | April 25, 2008 at 05:26 PM
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.
Posted by: Krystyn | April 25, 2008 at 08:30 PM
oh - awesome post! so glad you shared. thanks to andrea for the tip on better transfers!
Posted by: jenny | April 26, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Thanks for the great instructions! I can't wait to try it.
Posted by: Bridget | June 11, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Those onsies are adorable. You are an amazing resource!
Posted by: Barb | June 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
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!!!
Posted by: Heather D | September 11, 2008 at 08:59 AM
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?
Posted by: Lauren | December 31, 2009 at 03:31 PM
I will pay you to make some for my daughter!! would you?
Posted by: sara bonacquisti | May 26, 2010 at 10:11 AM
No - im a bit busy ;) thats why i provided the tutorial.... :)
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | May 26, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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!
Posted by: Deanna | October 28, 2010 at 11:37 AM
wow I love this idea!!!! I am going to do these!!! Thank u, brooke
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Posted by: brooke douglass | January 27, 2011 at 08:25 AM
I make these on stickers instead so they are cute for a pic but the onesie is resusable!
Posted by: christine | September 26, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I knew I had to flip them, but then on my printer, where you can change the paper source, I put photo transfer paper.
Posted by: Avie | September 19, 2012 at 02:26 AM
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.
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