One of the things on Annabel’s school supply list is a sweater/sweatshirt that she needs to keep in her backpack in case she gets cold(I guess sometimes the classrooms get over-air conditioned). I bought her a cheap, simple grey sweatshirt, but when she saw it she said, “It’s not pretty enough.” I honestly should have seen that coming. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve used my needles, so I thought I’d use some embroidery floss to quickly “pretty” up her sweatshirt. The whole thing took me about 15 minutes!
Sweatshirt (pre-washed)
Embroidery floss (I used sparkly metallic)
Embroidery needle
Fabric marking pen/pencil
First, I marked my pattern with a disappearing ink fabric pen. I love using the disappearing ink because if I make a mistake, the ink comes right off with a little bit of water.
I used a backstitch to sew my pattern. This is the best how-to I’ve found on how to backstitch – it’s seriously so easy.
I liked the simple X pattern – clean and cute!
After I finished around the collar, I decided to add some embellishments around the front pocket.
All done! The metallic threads in the embroidery floss sparkle in the light.
I even sewed a little heart on the sleeve, since that’s where Annabel usually wears hers.
Annabel said the beautification was a success, and thanked me profusely for “making my sweatshirt sooooo much better.” It’s now all folded up and ready to go in her backpack for KINDERGARTEN TODAY OMG.
Any questions, let me know. Have fun!
Melanie says:
Cute. I especially love the little heart.
Debbie A-H says:
Um, she looks really grown-up. Man, these babies slow down.
Good luck in kindergarten, Annie! I know you’ll do great!
Becca says:
Happy first day of kindergarten, Annabel!
Jannette says:
Looks great
Jolene says:
She’s beautiful! I adore the heart. Is it normal that a 37 year old woman is quite jealous of a little girl’s hair?! Because I am…like really, really am. I am so envious of her gorgeous locks of hair…for myself and for my daughter! Man what I would do with that hair
Damita says:
I’m 42 and I’m jealous of her hair and her fashion sense! She’s always so stylish!
Happy first day of Kindergarten Annie. I can’t wait to hear about it and see what you were wearing.
Artadorned says:
That is so creative! And it looks great!
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kate says:
can you tell use where to find the sweatshirt? love it.
Heather says:
It’s from Old Navy, here’s the link!
Meg says:
Hope that she has an absolutely amazing day!
Rebecca says:
Super cute!
Classrooms do get freezing! I taught in Phoenix and I wouldn’t wear short sleeves until winter when they finally turned the A/C off.
Lesley says:
OMG, that last pic! Is she five going on fifteen?? Teenager sass, home-made music videos, and dance sessions look like they’re right around the corner!