How to Sew A Toddler Romper

Romers are perfect for summer and SOOO cute!  I was inspired to make one after seeing this one from Baby Gap {which is way cuter than mine, and next time I plan to make one more like this with a drawstring waist}.

Here is the finished product...Happy Summer!

-Cut the top and the bottoms out {Here is the measuring and sizing guide I made}

-Serge or sew the sides and shoulder together

 -Serge all the hems except the waist and diagonal shoulder (Skip this step if you aren't using a serger)

-Put a long stitch in the waist to bunch a little {for a long stitch, literally just turn your dial to the longest stitch possible and sew a straight line at the top of the fabric}

-Pin the waist of the bottom and top together.  *This is a little tricky: 1. Turn the top right side out. 2. Tuck the shirt upside down inside the bottoms {bottoms are still wrong side out}. This way the right sides are together for both parts.

-Serge the two halfs toghether

-Cut 2 elastic strips for the legs {Take the measurement around the thigh, then cut it about 2 inches shorter}

-Sew the elastic inside each leg with a small zig zag stitch for stretch pulling the elastic tight.

-Hem the leg holes, the crotch and one armhole so it looks finished.

-Sew the button strip on the outside of the back and the inside of the front of the crotch.

-Cut a long strip of fabric {cutting measurements here} to use for the shoulder ruffle.

-Sew the two ends together to make a circle

-Put a long stitch in one side to bunch

-Pin the ruffle to the diagonal part of the romper by tucking the ruffle inside the top of the romper which is turned right side out.

-Serge the ruffle to the romper.

-Hem the bottom of the ruffle

DONE!!!!

 Trying to get a picture of her was next to impossible...I had to bribe her with ice just to get her to stay in the same room for 2 minutes.

 Bye bye!