DIY: Turn a Onesie into a T-Shirt

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I always been a fan of dressing Melanie in T-shirts and pants instead of onesies. Call me a lazy bitch but it just seems easier to deal with pants over snaps AND pants. So when I found the cutest onesie the other day, I decided to bust out my semi-DIY skills and make it into a little tee. In case you wanna know, here's how to turn a onesie into a T-shirt:

Here's what you'll need:

Onesie
Old Kid's T-Shirt
Fabric Scissors
Thread
Sewing Machine (+ a Serger, if you have one)
Iron

Here's how it breaks down:

Step One: Gather your supplies and lay out the onesie on a flat surface.

Step Two: Using the old T-shirt as a pattern (lay it on top of the onesie and match up the shoulder seams), cut the bottom off the onesie. Don't forget to add about a 1/2 an inch for a seam allowance.

Step Three: Turn the tee inside out and lay it on your ironing surface.

Step Four: Turn the bottom up to make a 1/2 inch seam and press (don't stretch!) with the iron.

Step Five: Use a straight stitch on your sewing machine and sew one seam closer to the cut edge. If you have a Serger, skip this step and just run a seam around the cut edge. Be sure to gently pull the fabric as you sew so the knit can stretch properly.

Step Six: Next, sew another seam closer to the folded edge. This will create a nice double seam that matches those generally found on onesies.