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May 29, 2013 By Abby Lawson 78 Comments

DIY Monogrammed Onesies

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DIY Monogrammed Onesies

It's no secret that I love monograms. I have one in almost every room of my house and am always looking for ways to incorporate them into a space. So when I wanted to make a gift for my friend who is having twin boys I figured, "Hey, why not monogram them too?!" When she gets sick of answering the question, "Now which one is which?" she can just dress them in these cute little onesies--problem solved! 🙂

These were relatively simple to make and only required a few supplies:

Monogrammed Onesies Supplies

  • Monogram, printed on card stock
  • Onesies
  • Acrylic paint
  • Textile medium
  • Paint brushes
  • Chalk (not pictured)

You could also use fabric paint or a paint pen, but I used what I already had on hand and it worked well for me.

The first challenge I had to tackle was figuring out how to get my monogram image onto the onesie. I had seen the chalk transfer method used to place an image on wood and figured, "Hey, this will work for fabric, too, right?" Holding my monogram up to the window so I could see the letters, I traced a thick outline on the back side of my cardstock using chalk. {I tried to use a chalk color similar to the paint I would be using.}

Monogrammed Onesies- Tracing Letters with Chalk

Once I had outlined my monogram, I lined it up the way I wanted it on the onesie and using the back end of my paint brush, firmly traced the letters so that the chalk on the back of the cardstock would transfer to the onesie. I wasn't sure it was going to work, but when I nervously pulled up the card, I had a perfect outline. Score!

Monogrammed Onesies Chalk Transfer

Next, I mixed my paint with the textile medium {2 parts paint to one part textile medium} so that the onesies would be washable and the painted part would be less stiff. I put the cardstock monogram inside the onesie so that the paint wouldn't leak through to the back of the material and began the painting process by outlining the letters. I made sure to turn my brush in such a way that any excess paint would get on the part of the letter that would be filled in anyway. After I had a painted outline in place, I was able to fill in the rest of the letters.

Monogrammed Onesies- Painting

I then repeated the process on the second onesie, which was dark blue. While the lighter colored onesie was fine with one coat of paint, the darker one took three or four coats to really make the letters solid. After doing this to a couple of times, I would recommend going with lighter onesies and darker paint so there is less paint and therefore less stiffness to the material.

When the paint dried, I turned the onesies inside out and ironed them for a few seconds to help the paint set.

And there you have it--simple, personalized onesies, perfect for keeping those sweet little twinnies straight! 🙂 Not only are they great for twins, but this would be a cute baby shower gift for any mom-to-be. {If she's willing to reveal baby's name, that is!}

Hope you all are having a great week! Thanks for reading!

DIY Monogrammed Onesies for Twins

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  1. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    May 29, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    What a cute idea! I like your blog header too!

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    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 8:45 am

      Thank you so much, Jennifer! I'm so glad you stopped by! Hope you're having a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  2. now at home mom says

    May 29, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Abby, these are so cute! I really like them! they make the perfect gifts! oh! twin boys; too cute! 🙂 & your tutorial is great! I should give this a try, one of my best friends is having a baby on June 10th! 🙂

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 8:44 am

      Thank you so much, Ingrid! June 10th is a wonderful day to have a baby...that's my birthday!! If your friend has a girl, tell her Abby is a great name...;) Lol! Hope you're having an awesome week, friend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  3. emily says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:47 am

    adorable!! I love your simple method for the transfer... Have you seen the offer for a free fathers day card from TREAT? I've posted the details on my blog and it really is free! No tricks :o) Just trying to pass along the offer!
    Emily @ Nap-Time Creations

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    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 8:40 am

      Thank you so much, Emily! Have a wonderful day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  4. jodidurr says

    May 30, 2013 at 2:08 am

    So cool! What a really fun idea and a great tutorial. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 8:39 am

      Thank you, Jodi! I'm so glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  5. twelveoaksmanor.com says

    May 30, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Very cute, Abby!! Have a great day!~~Angela

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 8:57 am

      Thanks so much, Angela! I'm so glad you stopped by! Have a wonderful day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  6. Jeni says

    May 30, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Cute idea! I love a monogram!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 9:47 am

      Thanks, Jeni! I'm a monogram fan too! Thank you so much for popping over--have a great day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  7. Emily @ My Love for Words says

    May 30, 2013 at 10:50 am

    So cute! I have a onesie project in mind, but I was going to use my silhouette and an iron on transfer... I feel like a total slacker now! lol Awesome job!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 10:57 am

      You are definitely not a slacker! I am just too cheap to buy a Silhouette, so I have to find ways to work around it, lol. That sounds like a great project for little Evan! I bet he's growing and growing these days! Hope you're having a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  8. lisahudson says

    May 30, 2013 at 10:58 am

    These are adorable! What a super cute idea - and easy. Gotta like that. Thanks for sharing, Abby. Have a great day. ~ Lisa

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    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you so much, Lisa! I just clicked over to your photography page--you are super talented! Thanks so much for reading--have a wonderful day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  9. Karen says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:13 am

    LOVE IT...too cute, wish I was that creative or artsy...I'd just make a big mess, LOL

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    • abbylawson says

      May 30, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks, Karen! You could totally handle it. I found that the chalk seemed to help make a barrier for the paint, so it was pretty easy to stay in the lines. Thanks so much for stopping by--have a wonderful day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  10. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    Hard to believe you painted those by hand! They look perfect! This is such a fun baby shower gift idea!

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    • abbylawson says

      May 31, 2013 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks, Kelly! I was actually shocked that I didn't mess them up...that would have been much more my style. 😉 Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, girl!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  11. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

    May 31, 2013 at 3:09 am

    You know me and my personalized onesie obsession. And I haven't really seen monogrammed onesies before...super cute idea! (Genius method for transferring your chalk outline, btw. You should trademark that move!)

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    • abbylawson says

      May 31, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      Yes, I have to resort to caveman-esque techniques since I'm too cheap to buy the machine to do it for me, but it works, lol! I am still ooh-ing and aah-ing over your adorable duck onesie. Just too cute! Hope you had a happy Friday, friend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  12. Rachel @ Little Kitchen Big Bites says

    May 31, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    awww too cute!! i'm expecting a little girl (due in less than a week!) and this would be a perfect last minute project for me on maternity leave! thanks for the inspiration!

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    • abbylawson says

      May 31, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! And congrats on your little girl! I'm sure she'll look adorable in her monogrammed onesie! Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend! {Hey, it could be an exciting one if she decides to make her arrival a little early! :)}

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  13. Danielle says

    June 01, 2013 at 10:11 am

    I love this idea, so simple yet adorable - never would've thought of doing this! I have so many friends/family having babies lately, I'm going to have to give it a try. Pinned!!! It also inspired me for some Halloween projects 😀 New Follower! Coming from Six Sisters Stuff Party

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    • abbylawson says

      June 01, 2013 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you, Danielle! It really is easy peasy! Thanks so much for stopping by--I'm headed over to your place now!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  14. Heidi says

    June 01, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    These are so so cute!! Since moving south I've found out monogram's are a HUGE deal down here. I will definitely be storing this idea for future baby showers 🙂
    Heidi @ handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com

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    • abbylawson says

      June 01, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Heidi! Monograms are cute...babies are cute...why not put them together, right?! 😉 Thank you for stopping by the blog! Have a wonderful weekend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  15. rita says

    June 01, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    These are so cute! Unique baby shower gift. If you get a chance, please link up to my party: https://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/sunday-linky-party-10.html

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 01, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      Thanks so much for the invite, Rita! I linked up! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  16. Misti says

    June 02, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    I think these are fantastic- they really speak to my inner southern girl!

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    • abbylawson says

      June 02, 2013 at 11:34 pm

      Thanks, Misti! Someone else mentioned that everyone in the south loves monograms! I think I was born in the wrong part of the country because of my love of monograms, the word "y'all", and those adorable southern accents. {Not to mention the warmer weather!} Maybe I can convince hubby that we need to move... 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  17. Katie Goldsworthy says

    June 02, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    So cute! Those would make a great present! Thanks for linkin' it up at Monday Funday!

    --Katie

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 02, 2013 at 11:31 pm

      Thanks, Katie! I can't wait to see them on those cute little twins! Thanks for hosting such a fun party. Have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  18. Sinea Pies says

    June 02, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Abby, I love this post. Stop by and add it to my blog hop, OK?
    https://www.ducksnarow.com/2013/05/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-23.html
    Blessings,
    Sinea
    Ducks ‘n a Row

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 02, 2013 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks so much for the invite, Sinea! I linked up! Have a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  19. Fawn Over Baby says

    June 03, 2013 at 3:44 am

    Tooo Cute!! I love this!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!! 🙂

    [email protected]

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    • abbylawson says

      June 03, 2013 at 9:05 am

      Thanks so much, Melissa! Hope you're having a wonderful day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  20. Alli says

    June 03, 2013 at 7:54 am

    What an adorable idea! I think I could even do this!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 03, 2013 at 9:09 am

      Thank you so much, Alli! It really ended up being simpler than I expected...how often does that happen?! Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful day!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  21. Marilyn says

    June 03, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Abby, these are ssssssooooo cute! You are one creative lady!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 03, 2013 at 9:10 am

      Thank you, Marilyn! They were fun to create! Hope your Monday is going well!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  22. Dreama says

    June 03, 2013 at 10:13 am

    I love these too...and LOVE anything monogrammed. I did a onesie monogram several months ago with vinyl (forgot to take picture) and it was so cute. I have done several with the fabric paints also. It's just nice to give such a personal gift like this.

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 03, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you, Dreama! Sounds like you are the onesie-making pro! I would love to see a picture of the vinyl one if you ever make one again! I bet it was gorgeous. Thanks so much for stopping by!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  23. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says

    June 03, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Cute Abby!!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 03, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks, Cheryl! I hope your birthday was awesome!!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  24. Krista thehappyhousie says

    June 04, 2013 at 12:00 am

    These are so awesome Abby - such a cute idea. Your monograms are perfect!!
    Krista

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    • abbylawson says

      June 04, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you, Krista! I can't wait to see them on those adorable little twins! 🙂 Hope you are having a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  25. [email protected] Here Comes the Sun says

    June 04, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    These are so cute! I love anything with monograms.

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    • abbylawson says

      June 04, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you so much, Kelly! I am with you--I say everything is better with a monogram! 😉 Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  26. megan says

    June 04, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    these are adorable! I love finding ideas for baby gifts!
    I would be thrilled if you shared this over at my Ginger Jamboree Link Party!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 04, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks so much for the invite, Megan! Have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  27. Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says

    June 04, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    These are so cute! Stopping by from Ducks n a Row~ Have a Great Week! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 04, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks for popping over, Lynn! I just checked out your Island Chicken recipe--it looks amazing! Perfect for summer. Hope you have a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  28. Bethany says

    June 04, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    These are so cute! I love your technique!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 04, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Bethany! It really was super simple! Hope you are having a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  29. Rebecca says

    June 04, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    These are so sweet! Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 04, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you, Rebecca! I'm so glad you stopped by. Hope you're having a wonderful week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  30. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

    June 06, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    So cute! And what a great idea~!Thanks for sharing on Project Inspire{d}...Pinned! 🙂
    Nancy

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 06, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks, friend! You are the best! Hope you're having a great week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  31. rainonatinroof01 says

    June 06, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    Abby - you keep outdoing yourself!!! I love these! So adorable! I love anything with a monogram and even more if its for a baby! Thanks for linking up to Give Me the Goods Monday! Love having you party with us!! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 06, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you, Jenna! I agree--monogram everything, I say! 🙂 Thank YOU for hosting such a fun party! Hope you're having an awesome week!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  32. Nicki says

    June 06, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Super cute onesies! Congrats on being featured on Inspire Me Please tonight. You totally deserve it!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 06, 2013 at 10:46 pm

      Awww, thanks so much Nicki! They were fun to make. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! Have a wonderful weekend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  33. Chaney says

    June 07, 2013 at 8:52 am

    These turned out beautifully!! I LOVE monograms, and they're so cute on onesies!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 08, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      Thank you, Chaney! I'm a big monogram fan too! Hope you're having a fantastic weekend!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  34. Christine says

    June 10, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Totally CUTE CUTE CUTE Abby!!!!

    Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality last week! Can't wait to see what you share tomorrow evening!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 11, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      Thank you so much, Christine! "See" you at your place tonight!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  35. arzea says

    June 13, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    I am going to be featuring these in like 10 minutes at my link party! Thanks again for linking up!

    Reply
    • abbylawson says

      June 13, 2013 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks, friend! You're the best! Hope your week is going well!

      ~Abby =)

      Reply
  36. Crystal says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    These are so super adorable!! What a great idea for twins! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  37. Tasha says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    So glad I ran across this diy project because I'm too cheap to buy a machine that will cut it for me so I do a lot by hand. What font did you use on this project?

    Reply

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