The Muppet Christmas Carol is an absolute traditional so you’ll love making a customized tee with Gonzo and Rizzo! The characters are made with felt applique, and the include a enjoyable additional too. However first, let me present you the inspiration (in addition to the film!).
Final 12 months I made this felt decoration of Muppet Christmas Carol Gonzo and Rizzo with some very tiny items. And I used those self same patterns to create characters that will match popping out of the pocket of a long-sleeved tee.
I began with Rizzo, however I could not solely make Rizzo the Rat, I wanted to make Gonzo as Charles Dickens too! And these tees aren’t simply in regards to the pocket characters, additionally they have a enjoyable message working down the arms.
Within the film, Gonzo introduces himself by saying “I’m right here to inform the story” and Rizzo famously says “And I’m right here for the meals.”
Nicely, my sister goes to Disney parks for the meals. And with a visit deliberate, I knew Rizzo’s line can be excellent for her! So I made Rizzo for her together with his line, and for myself, I made Gonzo. I altered his line a bit bit to have it make extra sense for me. As a result of I am very a lot in regards to the story, the historical past, and the total Disney expertise (and in addition the meals a bit too…ha!).
So here is what you may want:
An extended-sleeve tee
Wool or wool-blend felt
Embroidery floss
Glue
Stitchable Alphabet deep-etch die from Benzie Design (affiliate hyperlink) – elective
DOWNLOAD THE GONZO AND RIZZO PATTERNS
Quite a lot of this course of is like making the felt decoration model. However for this, you might wish to pre-wash your tee and the felt to keep away from uneven shrinking.
Begin by reducing out the entire items in your character. Freezer paper makes this loads simpler. Add the embroidery to the items.
Use a little bit of glue to carry the items in place on the tee. Remember to place your Muppet into the pocket a bit so you possibly can’t see the underside when the pocket opens a bit.
Sew the items down with two strands of matching embroidery floss.
For Rizzo, I used tiny working sew. After which after I went to make the Gonzo tee, I did not have the Rizzo shirt in entrance of me and so I forgot in regards to the runnings sew and used whip sew, like I do with my felt ornaments. Both will work!
Lower out felt letters so as to add a phrase to the sleeve if you need.
I minimize the letters out utilizing the Stitchable Alphabet deep-etch die from Benzie Design (affiliate hyperlink). Like with the items for the characters, I used a tiny little bit of glue to carry the letters in place.
To sew the letters, the die-cut letters have sew markings that allow you to sew via the holes. Use six strands of embroidery floss and holbein sew, additionally known as double-running sew.
Working within the sleeve is a bit difficult at instances, however it helps to sew with the stitching technique.
And now you will have a enjoyable shirt celebrating a traditional Christmas film!
The Christmas season is an ideal time to put on this, however particularly in an area stuffed with Muppets EVERYTHING, together with PizzaRizzo.
The one factor I would change if doing this once more is that I’d examine the sleeve size FIRST. The sleeves have been a tad bit lengthy, and if I knew that, I’d have made the lettering greater on the sleeve and possibly a bit tighter. I stored eager to scooch the sleeves and that wasn’t so nice for the felt letters.
However I used to be impressed with how the letters did after a full day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ll see how every little thing does after repeated launderings!
Now, ’tis the season to be jolly and joyous…in an lovable customized long-sleeve tee!
