Unisex baby Paper Sewing Pattern & Guidebook - 2 Paper Sewing Patterns
The basic bodysuit to decline with the seasons
Malaga
The bodysuit could also be used as a swimsuit (in particular the cami, tank top and the long-sleeved, turtleneck version as a sun protective swimsuit). In this case use a specific swimsuit fabric for all parts and keep the crotch opening with the snaps or close this opening by sewing the front and back to the crotch together.
Sewing level: intermediate
What you will practice with this sewing pattern: how to finish with ribbing or with an elastic bias binding, how to sew lapped shoulders, a shoulder placket or thin shoulder straps, how to sew ruffle collar and ruffles.
on the site including the complete assembly of the bodysuits.
Age range: 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, 24 months, 3, 4 years
Material suggestions:
- compulsory stretch fabric: jersey, interlock, rib, openwork knit
- ribbing optional (if ribbing finishes)
Paper pattern:
Malmö guidebook precision:
For the stand-up ruffle option of the Malmö bodysuit, the text in step 25 could be confusing. Here is the reworded text so that there is no possible doubt (knowing that the diagram is good): "Pin R/R the stand-up ruffle on the neckline by matching the marks. The stand-up ruffle must end at the fold mark on the front placket and at the shoulder mark on the back placket. Pull on the gathering threads until the stand-up ruffle is the same length as the neckline."
Swimsuit bonus:
A s to transform your body into a swimsuit or a sun protective t-shirt.
