This is a repost from my contribution post over at Mod Podge Rocks Blog last month. You still have plenty of time to make this easy peasy NO-SEW Christmas shirt!
Even though sewing is one of my main hobbies, I am well aware that not everyone has the desire (or capability) to sew clothing items for their kids. I am here today to save the day with my “No-Sew Christmas Shirt” that literally anyone can make. I promise it is easy and totally worth it!
Gather your supplies:
*Tshirt (either old or new)
*Mod Podge Fabric Transfer Medium
*foam brush
*wax paper
*scissors
*image you choose
(I got that awesome retro Christmas tree image from The Graphics Fairy) (IMPORTANT: Make sure to print your image from a Laser Printer, not an ink based printer. If you don’t have one at home, print out your image and bring it to your local Staples or Kinkos to have them make a Laser Jet photocopy. It only costs a few cents)
Lay wax paper over your work surface and also insert a large sheet of wax paper inside of your shirt between the two layers (this will keep the back of your shirt from getting glue on it)
Step One:
Cut your image to size. Generously apply a thick layer of Mod Podge Fabric Transfer Medium to the FRONT of the image. Apply as much Mod Podge as it takes to basically make the image disappear.
Step Two:
Once completely covered with Mod Podge, place your image picture-side down onto the shirt. Make sure it is in the right spot and not crooked. Now, gently, but firmly secure it to the shirt by rubbing in small circles all over the paper. Make sure there are no wrinkles or bumps.
Step Three:
Lay flat to dry. Wait at least 24 hours! Do not try to peek or lift up the paper before then (I *may* have done that with my first attempt because I am extremely impatient.)
Step Four (not pictured):
After you patiently waited the 24 hours, grab a damp sponge or towel. It is time to remove that paper and see your lovely image again. Gently rub the paper off using the damp sponge using a small circular motion.. You will then see the paper start to flake off and your image will start to show! Once you feel that all of the paper has been removed, it is time to let your shirt hang dry (product cannot be washed for at least 72 hours and hang drying is always best)
Step Five: (Optional)
Because I can never leave well-enough alone, I decided to embellish this particular image using fun ric-rac, buttons, glass bead, and Fabric Mod Podge glue. If you sew, you can certainly sew all of the embellishments on at this point, but I wanted to keep this project accessible for everyone!
Now, embellish the shirt to your heart’s content!
I just love the whimsy that the buttons add.
And because I apparently can’t stand doing anything without some sort of sewing involvement, I made my daughter a quick skirt to match her awesome new shirt!
Does she like it?
I would say it was a hit!
I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holidays!
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Hayley
Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
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