{Blog Tour} DIY "Day of the Week Underwear" with Cricut Explore Air 2

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Eeek!!! I am SO excited to be able to finally share this project with you.  Some of my fellow blogger friends and I have been working behind the scenes with Cricut to get your creative juices flowing for embellishing your sewing projects!   If you aren't familiar, Cricut is a series of cutting machines that can cut over 100 different materials -- you can virtually make whatever you dream!  Browse from over 60,000 images in their virtual library -- you may even come up with a completely new idea!  Plus, you can see what others have created and grab some inspiration from them!

Link to buy Cricut Explore Air 2 -- CLICK HERE  -- Click SHOP and don't forget to use coupon code ChristmasinJuly for free shipping (US only).

(Psst... you can also try designing your items before you even purchase the machine!! How cool is that?!!)

I had so many ideas running through my head, it was hard to narrow it down to a single project.  In the spirit of my kiddos heading back to school next month, I decided to start there.  I thought my 6 year old would get a kick out of some fun {cheeky} unmentionables.... that she likes to mention all of the time. HA!  I grabbed my underwear pattern of choice: Mo's Comfy Fit Unders {and Trainers} by Mo's Pattern Shop and started designing.  (Of course, if you don't sew, grab some plain underwear from your favorite brand!)

The day my box arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas!  I mean, aren't these items all so gorgeous?  The Cricut Explore Air 2 and the cutting tools are so sophisticated and gorgeous (and happen to be my favorite color).  Plus, included were 14 rolls of iron-on.  WHOA!!  A huge thank you to Cricut for this amazing opportunity!!

Here's a rundown of all the goodies (colors left to right, bolded items were used in this post):

• Cricut Explore Air 2 {Mint}
• Cricut Cutting Mat 12x12 Variety Pack
• Cricut {Mint} Tools & Basic Trimmer Set
• Cricut Iron-on Lite Cerulean
• Cricut Iron-on Lite Black
• Cricut Iron-on Lite White
• Cricut Iron-on Lite Aqua
• Cricut Iron-on Lite Kelly
• Cricut Foil Iron-on Spring Meadow Sampler
• Cricut Iron-on Glitter Lipstick
• Cricut Holograph Sparkle Iron-on Gold
• Cricut Iron-on Lite Maize
• Cricut Foil Iron-on Rose Gold
• Cricut Iron-on Lite Gold
• Cricut Foil Iron-on Bejeweled Sampler
• Cricut Iron-on Glitter Cherry
• Cricut Iron-on Lite Metallic Blush

 After easily setting it all up, I quickly made the included note card project.  It was insanely easy!  I couldn't believe it!  Because I had played around with Design Space while my machine was in route, I could immediately start cutting my "Day of the Week" Underwear Project I had saved.  BUT, could the Cricut really cut items that small, so precisely?!  I wasn't sure.  

In the spirit of transparency, I do own a Silhouette Cameo 2 and have for about 18 months now.  It sat in the box for the first 11 months. HAHA!  Then, in the last 7 months, I can count on one hand the number of times I have used it.  Only one of those times did I use iron-on (and I only used a single color).  So, I am pretty much an iron-onl/cutting machine newbie.  

When I tell you the Cricut Explore Air 2 is seriously easy, it really is!  I was able to cut over 40 pieces, CORRECTLY, in about 12 different colors the very first night!!  The cuts are precise and made weeding a breeze.  I was also happy that I didn't have to fiddle with the blade to cut correctly (Silhouette users: you know what I'm talking about 😜)

{Tutorial} How to Create Day-of-the-Week Underwear

Step 1: Open Design Space to begin.  To design your own, use pictures and text of your choice.  To use the designs I made, click HERE.

Step 2: Organize your colors and begin cutting.  Remember to mirror your images in the cutting process!  Weed your pieces.  

Tip: Use a straight pin for weeding the tiniest of cut areas (such as in the camel).

Step 3: Cut your pattern pieces from your desired fabrics. Gently memory press the middle of the front with your iron to aid in lining it all up.

Tip: I chose to sew after applying the vinyl.  It is easier to get even pressure with your iron without all the seams (and if you screw something up, you haven't wasted your sewing time!)

Step 4: Locate all of your layers for the first day.  (I will be using Wednesday for this tutorial).

Step 5: Place your most bottom layer - in this case, it's the black camel. Lay it in place.  Lay down layer of light-colored fabric over (such as white quilting cotton).  Apply the iron-on per instructions.  

(Pay attention to which heat is needed and whether you need to let it cool prior to peeling up the carrier sheet.)

Step 6: Continue building your decal layer by layer.  

Tip: If you wish, you can group the black pieces together to cut in place -- select those layers and choose WELD. Otherwise, it will rearrange your pieces to conserve iron-on before it sends it to the machine.

Tip: To have letters cut out of the white speech bubble, use the SLICE tool in lieu of a separate layer like I did.

Daily Details:

"Sunny" Sunday: Sun #M37746 Create A Critter  

Font: Magnolia Sky

Colors: Maize, Black, Holograph Sparkle Gold

"AAAGH!" Monday:  Monster #M37231 Mini Monsters

Font: Pink Clouds

Colors: Metallic Blush, White, Black, Aqua, Purple from Bejeweled Sampler

"Taco" Tuesday: Taco #M3E03C Fast Food

Font: KG Shake If Off Chunky

Colors: Gold, Maize, Red from Bejeweled Sampler, Green from Meadow Sampler, Black

"Hump Day" Wednesday:  Camel #M37ECF A Quilted Christmas Word Bubble #M32FAF Party Photo Props

Font: Arab Brushstroke Std Regular Font Monotype Fonts 1

Colors: Gold, Black, White

"Thirsty" Thursday:  Drink #M2298F62 Cutie Planner Pieces Square #M369896 Basic Shapes

Font: Barberino Clean

Colors: Aqua, Black, White, Silver from Meadow Sampler

"Fry" Friday: French Fries #M3D234 Fast Food

Font: Cupcakia

Colors: Gold, Maize, Black, Red from Bejeweled Sampler

"Relax, it's..." Saturday: Relaxing Crocodile #M3EF18 Crocs Rule

Font: MF I Love Glitter

Colors: Brown, Green from Meadow Sampler, Green from Bejeweled Sampler, White, Black

Aren't these undies so fun?!  My 6 year old is so in love!!  (We don't model underwear for the Interwebs, but they fit perfectly 😉) .  My 8 year old has already put in her order.

I can't even begin to try to pick my favorite day, but Taco Tuesday is in the running. HA!  🌮

Comment below with your favorite day!!

Enter to Win a Cricut Explore Air 2 HERE

Check out the rest of the amazing projects!!!

Week One: July 19th

Sweet Red Poppy

Whisk'em

Fleece Fun

Made For Mermaids

Sew Much Ado

That's Sew Kari

Inside The Hem

Lily Shine Creates

The Simple Life Company

Riva La Diva

My Sweet Sunshine Studio

SewSophieLynn

Week Two: July 26th

Made By Melli

Stitches Quilting

Swoodson Says

The Sara Project

Maker Style

Wild and Wanderful

Sookee Designs

Life Sew Savory

Paisley Roots

Spindle and Seams

Feathers Flights

Sew What Alicia

The Tattooed Quilter

Amber Simmons

Coral and Co.


A super special shout out to Cricut and the team of ladies who organized this tour!
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