summer romper : 87

This summer romper pattern is really airy and fun. Perfect for really warm weather so baby doesn't overheat!


MATERIALS:

  • Knit fabric: We suggest a medium weight cotton/lycra jersey knit. AMOUNT NEEDED- 0.5 yards for sizes Preemie to 18-24M, 0.75 yards for size 2-3T
  • 0.5 yards of 1" elastic
  • 1 yard of 0.5" elastic
  • 2 sets of snaps: We suggest size 14 (aka: 5/16" or 8mm)
  • Lightweight fusible interfacing. AMOUNT NEEDED- 0.12 yards for all sizes

MACHINES:

  • Sewing machine
  • Overlock machine / Serger – If you don't own one, you can use a small zig-zag stitch in place of the serged seam.
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Age: Newborn, Little kids

Size Chart
  • Size Waist Chest Height Inseam Head
    Preemie 14 13.75 17.5 5 13.75
    Newborn 16 15.5 20.5 6.75 15
    0-3M 17.5 17 24 8.5 16.5
    3-6M 18.5 18 27 10 17.5
    6-9M 19 18.5 29 11.25 18
    9-12M 19.5 19 30.5 12 18.5
    12-18M 20.25 19.75 33 13.5 19
    18-24M 21 20.5 35 14 20
    2-3T 21.5 21 38 15.5 20.25
  • Size Waist Chest Height Inseam Head
    Preemie 35.5 35 44 13 35
    Newborn 40.75 39.25 52 17 38
    0-3M 44.5 43.25 62 21.5 42.25
    3-6M 47 45.75 68 25.75 44.75
    6-9M 48.25 47 74 28.5 46
    9-12M 49.5 48.25 78 30.5 47.25
    12-18M 51.5 50.25 84 34 48.5
    18-24M 53.25 52 90 35.5 50.75
    2-3T 54.75 53.25 96 39.75 51.5

Sizes: Preemie - 3T

Style: One-piece

Skill: Confident beginner

Layers: Yes

A0: Yes

Type: PDF pattern



For a preview of the tutorial check out the blog post.

What about woven fabric? The pattern is designed for knit fabric but it can be sewn with woven fabric. To make it with woven lengthen the straps about a half an inch. The leg casing will look twisted while sewing, but should look fine in the end since it bunches up anyway with the elastic.