When I found out the subject of this month’s Silhouette Challenge was Patriotic Projects, it didn’t take me long to decide what to make. Since I’ve been on a onesie-making roll, why not one more? Here’s a Patriotic Onesie that I made for my granddaughter to wear on her first 4th of July.
I used heat transfer glitter vinyl. If you haven’t tried working with glitter vinyl, I recommend that you try it. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when working with heat transfer glitter vinyl. It’s thicker than regular heat transfer vinyl. The vinyl itself is thicker and the backing is thicker, so you’ll have to adjust your cut and blade settings. If I’m using an older blade, I bump it up to a 6 or 7. Definitely test cut first to see what blade depth works best for your blade.
The glitter vinyl that I like to use is from Specialty Graphics. I’ve talked more about it here. This stuff is the easiest vinyl to weed!
The above photo shows the thickness of the adhesive backing on the glitter vinyl. To iron on the glitter vinyl, I press down as hard as I can on hard surface for about 30 seconds with a piece of fabric over the design.
You’ll be able to tell when the glitter vinyl is adhered: the backing releases very easily.
If you’d like to see more ideas on how to use heat transfer glitter vinyl, here’s a whole page of my glitter vinyl projects.
Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?
My Silhouette Challenge friends and I are all sharing patriotic projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!
1. Our Rosey Life // 2. My Mom Made That // 3. The Kim Six Fix // 4. Create & Babble // 5. The Frill of Life // 6. My Paper Craze // 7. Kate’s Paper Creations // 8. Simply Kelly Designs // 9. Dragonfly & Lily Pads // 10. Mama Sonshine // 11. Lil Mrs. Tori // 12. Tried & True // 13. It Happens in a Blink // 14. McCall Manor // 15. The Thinking Closet // 16. unOriginal Mom // 17. Sowdering About // 18. Weekend Craft // 19. The Outlandish Momma // 20. Adventures in All Things Food // 21. Practically Functional // 22. Silhouette School // 23. Please Excuse My Craftermath… // 24. Ginger Snap Craft // 25. Pineapples And Pinecones // 26. Black and White Obsession // 27. TitiCrafty // 28. Architecture of a Mom //
Kristy gd says
What a cute onesei! Does the glitter get all over the place afterwards? Or does it stay relatives in place?
Jeanie says
Thanks Kristy! And no, the glitter is part of the vinyl somehow and doesn’t come off at all. I love that stuff!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Oh my gosh, too cute! And now I have that song stuck in my head. 🙂 Pinning this for sure!
Jeanie says
I know what you mean, Jessi…I had that song stuck in my head the whole time I was making it! Sorry about that ; ) Thanks for the pin!
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
This little onesie is adorable!!! Love it!
Jeanie says
Thank you Rachel!
Heather says
Love this onesie! A LOT!!!! Thanks for the free cut file! I think I will make these for my boys in smooth HTV.
Jeanie says
Thanks Heather! And you’re welcome! Smooth HTV will be perfect for boys, I’m going to make one for my grandson, too
Emily says
Love it! This would be an awesome gift for a baby born in June or early July! Pinned!
Jeanie says
Thanks Emily! And you’re right – it would be an awesome baby gift!
Kim (TheKimSixFix) says
That is so cute. Where do you get your glitter HTV from? I don’t know that I’ve ever seen in any of the ‘regular’ places I get my vinyl, but I could just have not noticed it.
Jeanie says
Thanks Kim! I like the glitter HTV at Specialty Graphics.
dj vinolus says
This is adorable. Any way to get it in the V2 version? I’m too afraid to update my software. Thanks.
Sandy says
I too am afraid to update my software, and would love this file in the Legacy version.
Jeanie says
I’ll try to make it in the Legacy version and send it to you!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
Cute!!!!!! I’ve never tried working with HTV, much less glitter HTV, but it looks awesome!
Jeanie says
Thank you Emily! I hope you give it a try!
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
Jeannie,
How cute for a little one just celebrating their first Summer!
SC Love,
Karen Marie
Dragonfly & Lily Pads
Randi Sowders says
You did an amazing job on this shirt! I really love it!!!
Glenna @ My Paper Craze says
Oh my Jeanie, your onesie is awesome! Love the design and the glitter. Sorry I’m so slow commenting but I have the grandkids now since school is out and it’s total chaos. Have a great week.
Jeanie says
Thanks Glenna! No worries about commenting. Enjoy your summer with the grandkids….that’s a good kind of chaos!
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Sandy says
Is there any way I could get this file in the Legacy version too? I am afraid to update! Thank you so much 🙂