The Project Run & Play All-Star Season has begun! Are you sewing along? The first theme is Inspired by Art. In keeping with my goal to sew everyday wearables for my little ones, Jamie got a new Patrick Curved Raglan inspired by his own artwork!
This pirate ship drawing is one that Jamie did a few months ago. I saw it hanging up when I was looking for ideas for this week, and asked him what he thought about putting it on a shirt. He couldn’t have been more excited! (Jamie doesn’t tend to get overly excited about the clothing that I sew for him anymore, so I was really excited to see what he would think when I was done!)
I started by scanning and enlarging the picture. I printed the ships and the shark on separate pages and cut them out to make patterns for the appliques. To reproduce the rest of the drawings, I drew them freehand on to the fabric using a Frixion pen. Because Frixion ink disappears when you iron it, I was able to correct any mistakes before tracing the final drawings with a Crayola fabric marker. I did all the applique and the drawings on the front of the shirt before sewing the pieces together.
The end result?
I think he likes it!
It is his artwork! How could he not like it, right?
Here’s Jamie’s rundown of all the parts of his artwork:
This was so much fun to create! And, Jamie says that it’s “the coolest shirt ever”! Woo-hoo! A win for mom and for Jamie!
Amazing! You must be such a fun mom! Next week is my kids’ Spring Break, we are so doing this. Thank you for the idea!
I love this idea! It turned out extremely cute. I finished sewing my first pair of the in and out pants for my 4 yo and now my 7 yo wants a pair with super hero pockets. Love that you have made your patterns available for purchase it was very hard to find patterns for boys that I could actually see them wearing before I found your website. Thank you!
Love your latest shirt using your son’s artwork. I’m already thinking of a summer project for my Granddaughters. Do all frixion eraseable pens disappear when ironed? I goggled this and want to make sure I order the correct thing. Thanks for the time and sharing your creativity! What a darling family you have! Easter Blessings to all of you! Jan
As far as I know, they do all disappear when ironed. You could always test them on a scrap piece of fabric first, just to make sure. The only thing that I will caution is that they occasionally leave behind very light white-ish marks on darker fabrics. That actually did happen in a couple places on this shirt, but I’ve never had them not be gone completely after washing. A lot of people use them for marking darts, tucks, etc. when sewing.
And, thank you! Easter blessings to you and your family, as well!
One more reply: I did a little bit more research, and while I haven’t had any problems using Frixion pens on things that I’m going to wash and dry, like clothing and everyday quilts, I would not recommend using them on things that are not going to be washed, especially if they might be subjected to very low temperatures. The Frixion pens leave behind a residue that, unless it’s washed out, will return to its original color when it’s exposed to temperatures below freezing. (The packaging says below 14 degrees.) I would suggest using an alternative marking method for things like bags or art quilts that aren’t likely to be washed.
Very cute. I want to try this. The Patrick curved raglan is one of my favorite patterns. 🙂
love it!!
So cool! We have a 4 year old shark obsession in these parts as well…lucky Jamie!
He’s such a good artist! I just love this idea, and I can’t wait for life to settle enough to let me start making fun things again…this is on the top of the list! 🙂
What an awesome shirt, and a brilliant idea to use the Frixion pen first! I just discovered them recently and they are easily my favorite marking tool. I think I will have to give this idea a try with my children’s artwork!