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Garden Bugs Appliques Patterns

April 18, 2011 by Craft Passion 21 Comments

Sewing, Baby, Basic How-To, Crafts, Novice, Spring, Wearables | Costumes

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garden bug appliques pattern
Spent a few hours working late at night in my sewing room to come out with the garden bugs appliques and a few appliques designs on onesies for my 7 month-old godson, just in time for him to pack and take home after a long holiday with his mom here.

These garden bugs appliques patterns were built from some simple symmetrical shapes of ovals and circles. With some fabric scraps, fusible web, and embroidery flosses etc on hand, you should be able to finish them in an hour or 2.

The Garden Bugs Appliques patterns consist of  Bumble Bee, Lady Bug, and Caterpillar. Get the tutorial of doing these “patch-on” garden bugs appliques and also the how-to for the quick way after this jump.

Garden Bugs Appliques – Free Pattern

scroll ⬇️ to get the pattern & tutorial

I wanted to come out with a hand applique tutorial ever since I made the applique pajamas for my son. Time flies, my once cuddly little baby, the crawling and walking toddler suddenly turn into an energetic young little boy that never stop running and climbing whose trying to show his mom (me!) a few heart-attack-trigger & hair-raising stunts.

Sometimes, I really miss those days where he could sleep up to 12 hours at night plus 2 – 3 long naps at daytime, what a peaceful day with no shouting, no screaming, no yelling, no fighting…. sigh! See, I really missed those days!

bumble bee applique pattern

There are a few ways of doing hand applique, either by traditional needle turn sewing (edge hemming) or modern fuse/stick on then embroidery the edges, all it means is to attach patches of fabrics onto a garment surface to form the embellished pattern you want. The time needed to complete an applique depends on how complicated the pattern is.

Running out of time or too lazy to prepare patch by patch? there is also a quick way to do applique by using ready prints on fabric (as shown in the last 2 pictures below). Besides the normal patch-on applique, you can do applique in a reverse way, click here to go to the reverse applique tutorial.

garden bugs appliques patterns

 

Garden Bugs Appliques

Difficulty level: Easy

Material:
1. Onesie or romper or any garment you would like to have the applique on.
2. Fabric scraps
3. Fusible web or heat ‘n bond
4. Pencil
5. Embroidery floss & needle
6. Erasable fabric marker
7. Fray check (optional, use with sewing machine’s option)

Tools:
1. Sewing machine (optional)
2. Iron
3. Scissor
4. Small embroidery hoop, I used 4″ dia. size.

 

Garden Bug Applique PatternDownload the garden bugs appliques pattern (consist of Bumble Bee, Lady Bug & Caterpillar) in pdf format. {It will either open in a new tab or open a small window asking you to save it as a file. The default folder normally is under “/downloads”}
The pattern is in letter size paper, don’t scale the printing if you want the exact size like the one I made.
{If you can’t download the pdf pattern, probably you don’t have acrobat reader, download the latest version for free, here.}

How To Hand Applique

Bumble Bee Applique MaterialTrace the applique pattern on the paper backing of the fusible web. You don’t have to mirror these patterns since they are in symmetrical shapes.
Choose your scraps for colors and sizes that suit the pattern.
(Now, you know why I seldom throw small little scraps away after each sewing projects and keep them all in my fabric scrap container when I did my craft room organization & storage 😉 They are indeed are my treasured trashes.)

 

Garden Bug Applique Fusible IronSet iron to medium heat. Place the traced fusible web with a rough side (adhesive) down onto the wrong side of the scrap.
Glide the warm iron on them to melt the adhesive of the fusible web and thus bond it to the fabric scrap.
Check the bonding after it’s cool and make sure the adhesion is good.

 

Garden Bug Applique SewIf you use a sewing machine for the satin stitch, do this step now. If you hand embroidery the satin stitch, you can do this step later during the embroidery stage.
Set your sewing machine to the widest zigzag stitch (about 3/16″, 5mm wide) and near to zero stitch length (normally use for buttonhole). Try on your other scrappy fabric to test it out before the actual work.
Satin stitch 3 rows of black stripes on the bumblebee body, extend slightly out from the pattern’s outline.
Drop 1 – 2 drops of fray check on the satin stitch that intersect with the pattern’s outline. Leave it aside to let them absorb and dry for a few minutes.

 

Garden Bug Applique Pattern CutCut the patterns out from the fabric, preferably using a pair of small sharp tip scissors since the pattern is small.

 

Onesie Applique Iron FusePeel off the fusible web paper backing. Position the pattern on the onesie. Iron with warm iron to bond the pattern on. Again, check the bonding after it is cool.

 

Onesie Applique Bumble Bee PatternRepeat the cutting and ironing for the bumblebee body after the fray check is almost dry. If the thread ends start to ravel after the cutting, add a few more drops of fray check on them.

 

Onesie Applique Embroidery HoopUnscrew the embroidery hoop to its maximum, and put it on to the onesie. Don’t pull and try to straighten the onesie inside the hoop, this will stretch the knit of the onesie and thus cause the bonding to break and pattern to go off position.

BumbleBee Applique

bee garden bugs appliques Mark with a fabric marker and embroidery the pattern as shown in the pdf pattern sheet.
If you use hand to embroidery the satin stitch instead of a sewing machine, please do it now.

Lady Bug Applique

Lady Bug garden bugs appliquesLadybug has a satin stitch on its body too. If sew by sewing machine, either slowly decrease or increase the zig-zag width as you work your way from one end to another. Again, use fray check to stop the ends from raveling.

Caterpillar Applique

 Caterpillar garden bugs appliques OnesieCaterpillar design is slightly wider than 4″. If you use 4″ embroidery hoop, you will need to do the embroidery by sections.

Alphabet Applique

Onesie Applique AlphabetBesides the garden bug designs, you can personalize the onesie with letter or symbols.
I did it with double running stitch about 3/16″ apart.

Tortoise Applique

Onesie Applique TortoiseA quick way of doing an applique is by cutting out the outline of the prints from fabrics. Then, embroidery the outline of each part to disguise it as the real applique.

Puppy Applique

Onesie Applique PuppyAnother quick way, see how the stem stitch on the ear give an impression that it is from another fabric stick on the puppy’s head.
By the way, the word “adorable” comes with the onesie and please don’t ask me how to do it 😉

 

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Comments

  1. Anne Potter -

    February 19, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    Beautiful , so glad i came across your site and didnt have to puzzle how to find ans print the gorgeous applique patterns . Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      February 20, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      Sharing is caring. I hope you have fun making these appliques.

      Reply
  2. Kat -

    June 11, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    I wondered if the embroidery hoop stretches the fabric very much? Could it distort the finished product? Or do you leave it a little lose?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      June 11, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      I didn’t stretch it a lot, the tension is just nice to make the knitted fabric firm for embroidery.

      Reply
  3. Ellyda -

    August 28, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    May i know where i cn find other paterns for applique.. Btw where is the shop in penang u r telling about..?? Im in penang too

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      August 29, 2013 at 12:10 am

      Q-Gallery and Sin Seng Lee.

      Reply
  4. Katherine Summerlin -

    April 21, 2013 at 8:53 am

    I love, love, love your site, blog, and detailed tutorials!!! Thank you for sharing your brilliant ideas! What size embroidery needles do you use/recommend?

    Reply
  5. Dianna -

    January 27, 2013 at 3:35 am

    Great tutorial! I was wondering how this was done and your tutorial is very detailed! Thanks for sharing. I have one question, is there anything that goes through the inside of the shirt so that the stitching doesn’t show?
    Thanks again!

    Reply
  6. Kristen -

    July 5, 2012 at 12:49 am

    I went looking for onesie applique ideas and came across this post. Thanks so much for sharing your pattern and ideas! These are adorable! I’m planning to make some baby gifts and I love giving them these little handmade touches. I haven’t done any embroidery in a long time, but this looks simple enough for me to handle! 🙂

    Reply
  7. erin, maker of chimes -

    November 29, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    Oh wow, I’m so trying these for the next baby gift!

    Reply
  8. Pixipanda -

    October 2, 2011 at 3:59 am

    These are adorable! Have they held up to use? I tried doing some small applique on a wallet (you can see it here http://pixipanda.deviantart.com/#/d2vj7cr) about a year ago, and the fabric on one side of the rhino’s head has come loose from the stitches. 🙁 Do you know how I can keep this from happening on future projects? I’d like to try making some gifts like these onesies for my little niece, but I’m afraid my applique will come off again.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      October 2, 2011 at 6:49 am

      Mine still bond tight to the onesie even after machine wash. Even the pajamas I did for my son still in good condition. I am not sure why but it is should be related the type of heat-n-bond fusible web, the applique fabric and the stitches on the edges.
      Hope this help.

      Reply
  9. Kaholly -

    May 24, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Thank you so very much for this adorable creation and excellent tutorial. I’ve been searching all morning for a simple bumble bee pattern and this is perfect! ~karen

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      May 24, 2011 at 7:49 pm

      Hi Kaholly, I am so glad that this pattern fits your needs perfectly 🙂

      Reply
  10. Doris -

    April 20, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    Maravilloso tutorial como siempre.
    Los appliques son lindos!!!
    Muchas gracias.
    Besos

    Spanish to English translation (by Google):
    Wonderful tutorial as always.
    The appliques are cute!
    Thank you very much.
    Besos

    Reply
  11. Catherine -

    April 20, 2011 at 8:20 am

    Thank you for reply….. 🙂
    I live in kl…
    Is it possible if we left out the fusible web ?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 20, 2011 at 11:29 am

      Yes, you can do without the fusible web, just secure the position with pins when sewing. Fusible web is indeed making the job easier especially on knitted / stretchy fabric.

      Reply
  12. Catherine -

    April 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Hi,

    Love all the crafts you made. love this one as well. by the way,may i know where can i buy the Fusible web ? Thank you and keep up the good work. 🙂

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 19, 2011 at 11:37 pm

      I bought it from a more specialize craft shop or quilting/patchwork shop. If you are staying in Penang then I could recommend one or two shops for you.

      Reply
  13. rozy -

    April 19, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    hi, love them so much.. so cute. will definitely try to make these set for my baby.
    i wonder what type of stitch do u use on the little cicrle for the catterpillar legs?

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 19, 2011 at 1:44 pm

      Those are French knots with 4 strands of DMC embroidery floss.

      Reply

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