Time for myself.
And how did I choose to spend that time?
Sewing!
I am still very much a beginner and learning as I go along. I tend to stick to easy projects that I can finish before frustration sets in, and even though they may not be perfect, I enjoy the feeling of having created something.
I tried my hand at appliqueing t-shirts some time ago. Simple letters on shirts. I put them on the Littles and no one laughed at me, so I figured maybe they weren't so awful.
After seeing all different types of applique work online I figured I was ready to try my hand at it again.
One popular idea is to applique a tie on a t-shirt for a little boy. Ian created the template for me and this is how it turned out.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdN4uBOzFgK7DW7GRAz08Rc7bURqvIhN1eQeQg0Lcf8gTPb9uONltOLsqjVWjNrERK43s-6y74pWx0VId3Cb8_wKYWKdZEldIgM7zk953Y-wPvZB9E1dt9KeOcUNBSq-etF5f8/s400/TieApplique.jpg)
I thought it was adorable and dressed Matthew in it for church the next day.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB-EikM_XX8wH60jVvtEhTav7BqLOnGUcM0v-pHZmPRVQBxPIVXoKMInJkbJb4cOHo_m72FYGOfUequr2VDEh1wxXZPWK4JnuyDf884p0g99YmEAMPeGqJQvSQzGmccwWg71H/s400/TieApplique1w+copy.jpg)
Jordan loves Mickey and Minnie Mouse. She loves them. Every day we have to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse about three times.
I wanted to try making something Minnie themed for Jordan, so again I called on my wonderful Ian to create a template and size it for me. This is the end result.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIy4ISviKmamnt5wifvsLaa-BOP7Hx0RyyqgbooVHwvbjCuEVEQJAvS8hY3q8JGN7LIs8r3VhLWwEW1RDeEdNeLAHVrNN-Dggajz945rQknHEHOhzxgPz-BKqT1LHMbmHoUFxZ/s400/MinnieApplique.jpg)
*sorry for the blurry shot - Jordan was in motion when I took it *
And here she is with hers on just after church.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCjlFGOCHoerO1j7kRL5_nQmELMXDt1QPYBqLPHCcNeIGOzTKk4d_BVahbs-4tOeIwMNfkJQXTw5_strAlGuo2Xwzlh-FT4BFgavKQszuw4D2RAjdJDMlv1Bxa8rPhR1AE2_g/s400/MinnieApplique1w+copy.jpg)
It's an easy and inexpensive sewing project to do that turns out pretty cute.
Cost To Make: Approximately $10-$15
Time To Make: 1 1/2 hours
Darling!
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