**GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED** The winners have been announced here.
Hi, I’m Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings. I blog about all things crafty, tasty, pretty and just plain life. I’m an insanely huge Harry Potter fan, can’t stop making cheesecake and homemade pasta, and have a new addiction to making hair accessories. Hopefully you’ll stop by my blog and see some of my latest adventures. I also run a handmade baby and toddler clothing shop on Etsy called Rae Gun.
Today I want to share with you how to make your own iron-on’s, as well as give away two gift sets from my shop. First of all the tutorial. I love making iron-on’s because you can use them on virtually anything, it’s perfect for using up scrap fabric and it’s a quick and easy way to give items your own personal flair.
What You’ll Need
- Ultra Hold Heat Bond (you can find this in the notions section in packs or by the interfacing on the bolt at your local fabric store)
- Design or Pattern
- Scraps of fabric
- Something to put the iron-on onto (I’m using onesies today but totes, napkins, and other clothing would be great too— the options are endless)
- Iron
What to Do
First find or create a design to use. I like to google ideas and I use the word “shape”, “silhouette”, or “outline” since basic designs are the ones that work the best. You want something that you know what it is just from the outline. Then I trace or print the image onto thicker paper and cut it out.
Read the directions on the heat bond if you’ve never used it before. Cut out a piece of heat bond the size of your design.
Put your fabric scrap pretty side down, then iron the heat bond to the WRONG SIDE of your fabric. You’ll be ironing on the paper side of the heat bond. And trace your design onto the paper part of the the heat bond. Don’t do this if you’re tired, I’ve ummm ironed it on to the right side too many times late at night!
Next cut out your design. Peel off the paper and position it on your item.
Press the iron to the iron on and hold for a few sections. Lift and repeat shifting the position of the iron. It’s best not go go back and forth but rather to press lift and press.
This stuff holds really well and is washable so you can just be finished here, or if you like you can top stitch for decoration or add beads, ribbons, etc. for embellishments.
Enjoy.
Now if you like these that I made hopefully you’ll enter the giveaway—or if you can’t wait they are in my shop here.
Giveaway
I’m giving away one of each of the sets —the freshcut wrap around bottom bunny set as well as the green gingham chocolate bunny set. So there will be two different winners. The winners will be able to choose what size they want from 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months 12 months, and 24 months.
To enter this giveaway you must be a follower of The Crafting Chicks and leave a comment on this post saying whether you’d like the Fresh Cut or Chocolate (which would be great for either a boy or a girl) bunny set . For an extra entry, become a fan of Rae Gun Ramblings and leave an additional comment here letting us know. Giveaway will close Sunday, March 13 at midnight and the winner will be posted on Monday.
Thanks for having me. Hopefully you’ll stop by my blog and say hi! Please let me know if you try out the tutorial; I love seeing pics of everyone’s creations.
Ashley Ann says
So cute! I would love the chocolate!! But I’ll need the 6-9mo as by sweet bebe won’t even be born until Sept. I’ll save it for next year!! :]
Kristy says
I love them both, but I think I’d pick the Chocolate bunny set. 🙂
Leslie says
I LOVE the pink bunny (fresh cut). Our little girl will be born in June, and she would look sooo adorable in that outfit.
Heather N says
I would love the fresh cut set. My cousin just had a cute baby girl and it would make a lovely gift. Thanks for the giveaway!
jessica says
Love the fresh cut! I’m expecting and don’t know which sex yet, but can’t resist those ruffles!
jessica says
i liked you on fb!
Tara says
I love the fresh cut set! I have three little girls and absolutely love anything pink and orange!
Suzanne says
DARLING!!! I love the fresh cut set. So so cute and so perfect for spring.
Susan says
Love them both but, i’ll pick the chocolate one. Sooo cute!
Nicole Scott says
I like the one with the ruffles!!!
Nicole Scott says
I just ‘liked’ Rae Gun!
Krista says
Thanks for the lesson. So cool! I love the Fresh Cut!
Krista says
P.S. I liked you on Facebook and will check out your Etsy shop (I love Etsy!)
Megan says
I love fresh cut!
Arya says
I love the pink one and could see my little one playing around in it…she’s growing like a weed and is now in 3-6 month clothes already!
BTW I am a follower of your blog!
Arya says
I have also “followed” Rae’s blog and “liked” her on FB.
Jenny says
Love the fresh cut. After 4 boys we are expecting a GIRL and I can’t wait to dress her so cute!
Jenny says
Just became a BIG FAN of Rae Gun!!!
Kirsten says
I have a little girl! The little pink one would be so cute!
Kim J says
LOVE the Fresh Cut! So cute! My little one would rock that in a 6-9 mos!! 🙂
Danyelle Hutton says
I would be happy with either of them, they are both super cute.
Shilpa Kamath says
I love the chocolate bunny set. I’m an FB follower 🙂
Shelly Nguyen says
They are both super cute but I realllllly like the Fresh Cut pink one. =)
Shelly Nguyen says
Also a fan of Rae Gun Ramblings!
Megan says
I love the fresh cut onesie! So adorable! And I’m a follower! Thanks for the tutorial!!
beth says
I just adore the chocolate bunny! It would be perfect for my new grandson!
Cathy says
Thanks for the tutorial! I’ve been wanting to know how to do this! Love the outfits. I think the brown and green one is my fav.
Andrea B. says
I’d love the chocolate bunny set.
Great tutorial. I just did this at a baby shower, and it was surprisingly easy.
Emillie says
chocolate 🙂
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Emillie says
I already follow – emillie.
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Nancy says
I would love, love, love the fresh cut bunny! My youngest DD would be an 18-24 month size this summer.
I think I’ll have to try this at home!
Tiffany says
I would LOVE the Fresh Cut – I am expecting baby girl #2 in July and I already know those ruffles would be darling on her! 🙂 Great tutorial!!
ashley h says
I would love the fresh cut bunny and I am a follower!
ashley h says
I am a follower of Rae Gun!
Linda says
Love the chocolate for my sweet 15 mo old grandson. Great tutorial! Will pass on to my crafty daughters in law.
Leanne says
Chocolate bunny set (minus the bow!) I’m having a boy next month…so size 0-3?
Stephanie says
fresh cut! so cute!
I’m a follower on my google reader 🙂
Geri says
Love the fresh cut as a gift for mt granddaughter! She is a very small 6 month old (still wearing 3 months!) but probably would fit the 3–6 mo. eventually 🙂
Love your site, always looking for new things to make! Became a fan TodaY!
Danielle says
They are both adorable! I think I like the fresh cut one a little better.
Melissa says
I am in LOVE with the fresh cut. What a great idea! I am a follower 🙂 PICK ME PICK ME! This would be the first clothing item for my new baby due in September, and it is just perfect!
Cindy huntington says
I love the fresh cut !! My little granddaughter would look stunning in it !!
Amy says
can you really topstitch after you apply? I have that same “no sew” bonding and it says not to sew it.
Jenn says
Those are so cute! I’m not entering the drawing since I don’t have any kiddos but I was curious: why do you use the iron-on instead of just cutting out the fabric and pinning it on till you can sew it? Does it make it thicker or stiffer or something? I’ve always wondered, because I know that’s how you’re supposed to do it, I just don’t know why.
Thanks for the tutorial!
melody says
Absolutely love the chocolate one. Would need 24 months for my 18 month old who is ginormous. They are absolutely adorable. Thanks for the tutorial. I follow crafting chicks!
Vicki says
The fresh cut would look so cute on my granddaughter! She is size 12 months.
Katie Christensen says
So cute! I love the fresh cut. I love getting new ideas. Thanks!
Cindy huntington says
I love the fresh cut one , Grandbaby Mollee is in a 12 month size now.
Lauren says
I love them both! But the chocolate one is TOO cute!
Dúnia says
Both are amazing, but the chocolate is so cute!!!!
katherine says
would love to win the chocolate set!
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Lyndsey Fowler says
I would love to win!! My little girl would look adorable in the fresh cut set (6-9mths). Oh I hope I win!!
Angee says
I love the fresh cut!
Angee says
I’m already a huge fan of Rae Gun Ramblings
jkziel says
I like them both! Maybe the freshcut. Lovely tute.
jkziel says
fan of Rae gun!
Kristen Loveless says
I love them! I would pick the freshcut!
Becky says
I have to say I love this, don’t know if I could pull it off though! You made it sound very easy, so I guess I just need to try! Love the fresh cut set!! It’s my favorite!
Shannon says
Thank you for the tutorial – I have to try this, like, yesterday!!! and I agree with the other wanna be like you posters – Can I really pull it off? We will see…..
Fresh Cut – 24 months
Shannon says
I “like” / love you on facebook…. for my extra chance… thanks -fingers crossed!!!
Hannah S says
I love Marissa’s work over at Rae Gun. I already have a set of her wrap around bloomers, pictured here on my daughter.
http://shopbonnenouvelle.blogspot.com/2011/01/cs-caterpillar-birthday-party.html
Love her stuff! I would love this bunny onesie and these bloomers to add to my collection!
Cami says
I absolutely love this idea! I am having boy/girl twins – due at the beginning of April, just in time for Easter! I LOVE the chocolate bunny one for my little girl. Size 0-3 months, please! Love your blog, thanks so much for sharing!
Cami says
I also became a fan of RaeGun Ramblings. =) Just want to be sure I get that extra entry. =)
Princess Amy says
I love this blog and have put a link to it on my own blog… check it out …
http://histreasuredprincess.blogspot.com/
I hope my friends will read you faithfully!!
Lori P says
I love the fresh one!
Kimmy L says
I love the fresh one – how fun and bright!!
Carolyn says
Love these! Soooooo adorable.
Cindy says
I love the pink bunny set!! I’m having a girl the end of May and she would look just DARLING in it!!! 😉
Cindy says
I am now a Rae Gun Follower on FaceBook! 🙂
Cindy says
I am now a follower of the Rae Gun blog!! 🙂
Lisa Koonce says
I absolutely love the chocolate. I actualy found your web site via The Crafting Chicks and love your ideas. I have a nephew that is six months old and I may try to do some summer t-shirts with this technique. Thank you for sharing.
Ruby Cronin says
I love both but the Fresh Cut has my heart! : )
Ruby Cronin says
Also became a fan of Rae Gun, you are so talented!!!
Kristin W. says
I love the Fresh Cut pink bunny… I’d love to win it! And thanks for the great tutorial!
Kristin W. says
I am also now a follower of the Rae Gun blog, and am looking forward to getting lots of fun new crafty ideas from you!
Cindi Nichols says
Wow, these are the cutest things ever! I have my little girl in the oven due in time for easter and I think she would be darling in the fresh cut! I also just became a big fb fan and a follower 🙂
Debra says
My favorite is the fresh cut wrap around!! I would love to have this available for my mom clients who have me take pictures of their baby girls!! I think the colors would look awesome!!!
Debra says
I am also a fan of Rae Gun on FB!! I love all your items you create!!!
Tiffany H says
I think I would like the Chocolate one! So cute Marissa!
Jill says
I follow you. What a hard choice! I love the ruffles on the Fresh Cut one and would love to use it as a photo prop when I do sessions w/ baby girls but since I am having a boy in a couple weeks I think I would choose the chocolate one for my little newborn to wear on Easter, so cute!
Julie Fox says
Love, Love, Love the fresh cut set 🙂 Wouldn’t break my heart to get the chocolate bunny either, both adorable! 12 month please! I’m going to go follow Rae Gun Ramblings right now!
melissa says
Would love the fresh cut set for my granddaughter!!
Marcy says
AWESOME tutorial! I’m your newest follower. If you can check my blog out when you’re not crafting!
🙂
Marcy
Rachel Noyes says
I have a question about the bonding paper. I am hoping to do this at a baby shower I am hosting in November and went and started buying various materials. I made a few testers using old onesies. The lady at the fabric store told me to get light hold bonding paper. I washed the onesies and the fabric is starting to peel back. Do I just need to go get Ultra Hold? Does it not make the fabric stiff?
Kimberly M. says
I love the fresh cut set!!
Kimberly M. says
I liked you on Facebook as well! (I wouldn’t mind either of those sets to be honest. So cute!)
Catherine says
How do you keep the iron ons from peeling up with washing and normal wear? I’ve made a bunch now following this tutorial, and they look awesome right afterwards. But if baby wears it for a day or I wash it, they start peeling up….Anything you can do besides sew along the edges? I don’t sew much! Stronger heat bond? Glue? Any tricks? Thanks!
Elissa says
Just wondering if we are able to have merrowed borders without the use of a machine.
Bella says
Cute! Do you use any fabric that already has the bond on it? IF so, what do you recommend? Would like to try this with cricut.