I dug out some of my favorite fabric scraps this week and tackled a very simple sewing project: sweet monogrammed shirts for Luke and Lila. These are so simple to make and only require very basic sewing skills so a beginner can definitely make them.
They’re a great way to use up all those extra scraps of material that you don’t want to throw out.
I selected a font I liked and printed the initials out then used that as a pattern to cut the monogram. I centered the letter on each shirt and machine stitched around the outside. The edges of the letters will fray more as they’re washed, giving them the scrappy look that I love.
Amy says
October 31, 2007 at 2:45 amCute! Can you tell this not-so-crafty person how to do it?
Jenmomof4 says
October 31, 2007 at 4:38 amLove the shirts. I just bought a long sleeve white shirt for my 4 year old. I am going to put a lower case “a” on it. NOt sure what fabric to use. I thought about putting the same fabric on the bottom of an old pair of jeans in a big ruffle..to make it a cute outfit. I just need to figure out the ruffle part. Thanks for the pictures of the shirts!
Amanda says
October 31, 2007 at 7:37 amSuper cute, lady! Why aren’t you participating in the Fall Y’all giveaway? Why aren’t you giving me some things? 🙂
Anonymous says
August 14, 2009 at 6:46 pmI just came across your blog and found this idea…so cute! I sew a little and was wondering if you could give me the quick run down–I love how the letters will fray! Thanks in advance!
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