Friday, November 11, 2011

Fall Button Tree Shirt

In case you missed my guest post on Tatertots & Jello on the 2nd, here's what I shared! Also, make sure you check back next week...I have a giveaway for all of my awesome readers!

Today, I wanted to share a project with you inspired by my favorite season - fall! This fall button tree shirt is a really easy sew, perfect for beginners. You just have to have lots of patience to sit and hand sew all the button "leaves" on.


Here's what you need:
  • Download my free tree pattern HERE
  • A shirt
  •  Brown fabric for the tree
  • Sewable interfacing, like Heat 'N Bond Lite
  • Lots of buttons in fall colors
  • Basic sewing supplies

First, follow the directions on your interfacing to iron a piece of sewable interfacing larger than your tree image to the back of your fabric. Don't peel the paper backing off yet.


After your interfacing is ironed on, print and cut out my tree template, then trace it onto the paper backing of the interfacing.


Cut out your tree and remove the paper backing.


Using a hot iron, iron your tree onto your shirt following the interfacing instructions. Sew around the perimeter of your tree to secure (use stabilizer if needed, knits can be tricky sometimes.)


Now is where the patience part comes in! Dig into your button stash for some fall-colored buttons. Using a needle and thread, hand sew buttons around your tree until you're satisfied with how it looks. You might want to grab a snack and put on some of your DVR'd TV shows for the next hour or so while you're at it.



After lots of hand sewing, you should have a cute new fall shirt for your little one!




Now go find a big pile of leaves to jump in!



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Posted by Jen @ My Own Road at 8:00 AM
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31 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    This is a really pretty shirt. Great project and thanks for sharing.

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  2. weissbuntNovember 11, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    That is such a cute idea! I love this shirt, thanks for sharing - maks :-)

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  3. {Junk in their Trunk}November 11, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Ahhh I am in love!! That is such an adorable shirt!! I absolutely love the buttons!! I would love for you to come share at our link party...junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-it-up-wednesday_08.html

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  4. Elena GalliNovember 11, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Lovely!

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  5. CarrieNovember 11, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Adorable! I would love it if you would share it at my sharing party at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2011/11/sharing-saturday-5.html. Thank you!

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  6. LorieNovember 12, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    C-U-T-E! And when they outgrow it you can put it in a frame (or an embroidery hoop!) and use it for a fall decoration!

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  7. Mindie HiltonNovember 12, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love it. I am going to make myself one. I am going to bookmark this now, so I can remember to tell everyone where I got the idea. Thanks for sharing. I would love for you to join my weekly linky. Fri-Mon come strut your stuff.
    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/

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  8. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Very cute! Thanks! Visit me at http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/ for a giveaway!

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  9. KristaNovember 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    so cute. :) nice job!

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  10. RenéeNovember 12, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    How D I D I miss this adorable post? Love it, pinned it!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    So cute! I have to do this for sure! Thanks for sharing :D.

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  12. Miss Molly ComptonNovember 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    That is super cute. I had to buy a massive bag of buttons a few weeks ago (even though I only needed 4 - it was big bag or no buttons) and have been trying to think of ways to use them up. This is going on my to do list!

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  13. SabrinaNovember 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing such a cute project. I really like this one!
    Your model is beautiful :)
    I am coming from Think Pink Sundays and I am also you newest follower :)

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  14. LizNovember 12, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    i totally love that! i am doing a homemade Christmas for my family this year and i think my niece will be getting one of those!!! great job!

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  15. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    This is super cute! Going to have to dig into my huge button collection to make one for my friend's daughter. Great Job!

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  16. EmilyNovember 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What a cute idea!

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  17. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeNovember 15, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    What an adorable shirt. Would love for you to stop by and link up to More the Merrier Monday.
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  18. JenNovember 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Oh my word!! I love this shirt! Such a neat idea:)

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  19. BritNovember 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    What an awesome idea!! I love it, and so will my little munchkin :) Thanks for sharing.
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  20. TRICIANovember 15, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    This is adorable!
    makingitfeellikehome.blogspot.com

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  21. JenniferNovember 16, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    This is so precious! I love it!

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  22. MarilynNovember 17, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Aww, this is super cute..Very neat and creative idea :)) Love it..I am officially following ya with smiles, loving your space here, so much inspiration..Would love for you to pweeease share this at my Pin Inspirational party happening today if you can..Thanks again..I'm Marilyn & wishing ya a sweet start to your weekend.. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/pininspirational-thursday.html

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  23. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsNovember 17, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    That is so darling so perfect for using up spare buttons I'd love you to add it to my link party at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  24. Robin AngeNovember 17, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    How cute is this! What a great way to use all of my amazing buttons. I host a weekly upcycling party and would love it if you linked this project up. http://tinyurl.com/upcycled71

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  25. nest full of eggsNovember 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    clever !

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  26. Simple Simon and CompanyNovember 18, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    LOVE this short....and the buttons for the top...genius!

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  27. Kelly @ Here Comes the SunNovember 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    So cute! I'm "pinning' and will make it for my daughter. Would love it if you linked up to Fabulous Friday

    http://herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/2011/11/fabulous-friday-link-party.html

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  28. gretchenNovember 20, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Thank you for the super cute idea. I blogged about it here!
    http://afewextraminutes.blogspot.com/2011/11/button-tree-shirt.html

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  29. Misty @Creative ItchNovember 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Love, love, LOVE this cute shirt! Thanks for sharing @'Sew Cute Tuesday'! I'll be featuring you tomorrow, so be sure to stop by and grab a 'featured' button!

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  30. RachelNovember 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    This is such a cute idea! I saw it floating around Pinterest.

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  31. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I work at Gymboree (for you of those who don't know, it's a North American child clothing store franchise)in Toronto, and this fall one of the collections we were selling for kid girls were all to do with buttons! Just as cute as your creation, but a lot more expensive! So kudos to you for keeping your daughter in style, but unique and different!

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