I've always loved wearing my husband dress shirts in the Summer months. I don't tolerate the heat well and because they're loose and not so fitted, they're more comfortable than my own clothes. I decided for this Summer, I would buy a couple of my own men's dress shirts and stitch on them.
I have a large collection of vintage iron-on embroidery patterns so I sat and looked through them and decided on bluebird's for the 1st one:
I traced the pattern onto the shirt and stitched the design using 2 strands of DMC Embroidery floss.
The pattern came from an old Superior Transfer pattern Peacocks and Bluebirds:
I found this one at a flea market a couple of years ago. The pattern is complete and uncut! I love when I find them that way! Anyway, if you would like to stitch this pattern for the bluebirds, here you go:
I converted it to black/white so it's easier for you to trace.
My next shirt will be the peacock from this same pattern!
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