DIY Onesie Bar 101
Updated: 2 days ago
So you want to have a onesie and bib bar at your baby shower, but can't help but wonder, "How do I get started?!"
Our team at Curtsy events has put together this 101 style tutorial to help you build your dream onesie bar that guests will love.
Step 1: Pick Your Designs
Your first big choice to make is picking designs that match the theme of your shower.
We've made this easy by offering "ready-to-ship designs" for popular baby shower themes available right here on our website.
Or Shop our best selling themes below:
pick your favorite packs and order professionally printed transfers made for your celebration that are shipped right to your door.
Not seeing any designs that match your vision?
We want your onesie bar to match the vision you have for your shower. If none of our Ready-to-ship designs match the vibe you're looking for, inquire about custom designs!
Start by completing the form below and submitting the $30 deposit. This holds your spot and starts the design selection process.
Add on DIY High Contrast Cards for more fun!
DiY baby high contrast cards offer another fun way to engage guests, especially if you're planning a large shower. Guests can choose from 60 designs to color and create a meaningful keepsake for the baby.
Approve your final selections
Before anything is printed, your design selections will be finalized and approved. This step helps make sure the designs, quantities, theme, and details are correct.
We print and ship the transfers
After approval, your DTF heat transfers are professionally printed and shipped directly to you.
What you receive with the shipped transfer service
This service includes curated design support and printed transfers shipped to your door. The exact number of transfers depends on the package or quantity you select, but the purpose stays the same: make your onesie bar easier to plan and prettier to display.
Step 2: Order the Essentials
What you will need to provide for your onesie bar
The shipped transfers are the main design piece, but you will still need a few supplies to create the full activity station.
You will need:
Blank onesies
Blank bibs, if you want guests to decorate bibs too
A heat press
Heat-safe surface or pressing area
Scissors, if transfers need to be trimmed
Pressing sheets or parchment-style protective sheets, depending on your setup
A table for supplies and finished pieces
Optional signs, baskets, clips, hangers, or display pieces
The most common question is whether a heat press is required.
Yes, you will need your own heat press for the event. Heat presses are available to purchase for $20 through our amazon storefront.
If you are setting up a onesie bar at home or at a venue, make sure there is a safe outlet nearby and enough room for the press to sit on a stable surface.
The cute table decor shown in our sample setups is optional and can also be purchased through our amazon storefront. You can keep the display simple, or you can add coordinating details to create a full shower-ready look.
Budget Friendly Essentials
A good Heat Press
These come in different shapes and sizes, but we highly recommend purchasing a heat press to allow for even temperature distribution when pressing designs.
Adorable hangers and clothes rack
Use this to display blank onesies and allow guests to choose from mulitple colors, styles, or sizes.
Our secret ingredient to showcase finished products, a table rod
Similar to the clothes rack, this table rod is larger to showcase 7-10 finished onesies pressed freshly for the baby! Use twine and clothespins to attached finished onesies and write a sweet note for the baby.
Extras to Elevate the Experience
You can also visit our Etsy shop for coordinating digital event pieces. These are perfect if you want the entire celebration to feel pulled together.
Digital Invitations
These fully customizable Canva template includes a built-in RSVP form to collect guest responses and a live countdown to your special day + bonus Welcome Signs and Thank You Tags to add more custom touches for your guests!
Onesie Bar Signs
These come in beige, pink, and blue and are Easily personalizable using Canva, which is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. You can edit it with a free Canva account.
Contrast Card Signs
High Contrast Card Instructions are editable in Canva and ready to print for your next baby shower event!
This design template includes 2 easy to follow steps to guide your guests during their contrast card activity.
Coordinating signs are especially helpful for a onesie decorating station because they explain the activity without needing someone to stand at the table the whole time.
A simple sign can tell guests to choose a onesie, pick a design, and bring it to the pressing area. That keeps the activity moving and helps guests feel comfortable joining in.
How to set up a DIY onesie bar at your event
A good onesie bar does not need to be complicated. The best setups are easy for guests to understand and simple for the host to manage.
Think of the station in three parts: blanks, designs, and pressing.
Set out the blank items first
Place onesies and bibs where guests can easily grab them. It helps to organize onesies by size so guests can spread out the finished pieces across different ages.
For example, you might include:
Newborn
0 to 3 months
3 to 6 months
6 to 9 months
9 to 12 months
This gives the parents more than just newborn outfits. Babies grow quickly, so a range of sizes makes the finished gifts more useful.
Display the transfers clearly
Lay the transfers flat or place them in small trays so guests can browse. If you have several designs, group them by style, color, or theme.
For a softer, more styled look, use baskets, trays, or small stands. For a simple setup, a clean table and clear signage work beautifully.
Create a safe pressing area
The heat press should sit on a sturdy table away from drink stations, food trays, and small children. If guests will press their own items, place simple instructions nearby. If you prefer to handle the pressing yourself, guests can design their onesie or bib and leave it in a designated area.
A host-managed pressing station often works best for busy showers. Guests still get to choose and place the design, while one person makes sure each item is pressed correctly.
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