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Lion Applique Kid's T-Shirt

Put a fun twist on a basic cotton T-shirt by adding an appliqued lion.

What You Need

Dark brown print fabric
Red-orange print fabric
Light orange print fabric
Pale yellow dot fabric
Solid dark brown fabric
Bright orange print fabric
Gold dot fabric scraps
Lightweight or heavyweight fusible web
Fabric stabilizer
Machine-embroidery thread to match the appliques
T-shirt

Download the Pattern

Cut Your Fabrics

From dark brown print, cut: 1 of Lion Pattern A
From red-orange print, cut: 1 of Lion Pattern B
From light orange print, cut: 1 of Lion Pattern C
From pale yellow dot, cut: 1 of Lion Pattern D
From solid dark brown, cut: 1 each of lion patterns E, F, H, J, and K
From bright orange print, cut: 1 of Lion Pattern G
From gold dot, cut: 1 of Lion Pattern I

Preparing the Applique

Lay fusible web, paper side up, over patterns. Use a pencil to trace each pattern the number of times indicated in specific shirt instructions, leaving at least 1/2 inch between tracings.

To prepare appliques with regular edges, cut out each fusible-web shape roughly 1/4 inch outside traced lines. Following manufacturer's instructions, press fusible-web shapes onto backs of assorted fabric scraps as indicated in specific shirt instructions. Let cool, then cut out fabric shapes on drawn lines; peel off paper backings to make appliques.

To prepare appliques with raggy edges, cut out each fusible-web shape 1/4 inch inside the traced lines. Following manufacturer's instructions, press fusible-web shapes onto backs of assorted fabric scraps as indicated in specific shirt instructions, leaving at least 1/2 inch between fusible-web shapes. Let cool, then cut out fabric shapes about 1/4 inch beyond the edges of the fusible-web shapes; peel off paper backings to make appliques.

How to Make It

Arrange all pieces on chest area of orange T-shirt Fuse in place following manufacturer's directions; let cool.
If using lightweight fusible web, straightstitch 1/4" from the edge on pieces A through C. Stitch around edges of remaining pieces with a narrow zigzag or blanket stitch.
To make raggy edges on pieces A through C, clip the raw edge of each applique about every 1/4". Using a soft toothbrush, brush clipped edges of applique to desired raggy appearance.