This super cute summer romper comes in 1-10 years old size range. It’s ideal for holidays with its open back and halter neck. Romper is made put of 4 way stretch jersey. There are optional back pockets on the pattern too.
Sizing: If you’re not sure which size to choose, check the measurements charts https://moonlightpatterns.com/measurements-charts/
Scroll to the bottom of the post to download the pattern, it’s available in A4 and A0 formats. You can turn off the layers in Adobe Acrobat and print just the one you want. It will be easier to see the correct lines
Start with printing the first page and make sure the test box is 5 x 5 cm.
You can try printing on different paper format but always select printing to 100%. Let me know if you have any issues.
Always try to make a toile before cutting through your favourite fabric.
Pattern assembly (A4):
Tape the pages as in the picture below. I already removed unused pages (5,10,13-15)
Seam allowances:
Seam allowances are included. You can actually see them on the pattern itself. Legs hemming allowance is 1.2cm. Other seam allowances are 1cm. curved lines at the back and under arms are facing lines. You don’t need to add seam allowances to these.
Recommended fabrics:
4 way stretch knit fabrics
Extras: 1cm elastic for the back
Fabric requirements:
Length: approx 1-1.5m of fabric depending on size and width of the fabric.
Cutting:
Front x1 on fold
Front facing x2
Back x1 on fold
Back facing x1 on fold
Elastic for the back depending on the size 86cm – approx 26cm, 104cm – 30cm, 116cm – approx 34cm, 140cm – 40cm
Leg ties. You can use jersey, or jersey binding tape. My finished ties were 7mm x 60cm each. I’ve used 2.5cm tape to make them
Neck tie – I used 8cm jersey tape to make it. It’s approx 80cm long.
Pockets 2x (optional)
Instructions (this is my preferred method, you can do it differently):
Cut all the pieces. Overlock or zigzag bottom edges of facings. Cut also your ties.
With right sides facing sew side seams. Press with iron. As we will have ties at the bottom you can leave a gap. I didn’t and unpicked part of the seam afterwards instead.
Sew crotch seam with right sides facing. Press the seam.
Sew sides of the facings together. Press with iron.
Sew sides of the facings together. Press with iron.
Turn the facings to the inside and press with iron. Topstitch in place. Remember to leave a channel for the elastic at the back.
Feed the elastic through. Secure it to the side seam with vertical stitch in the ditch
Overlock the front top edge. Fold it along the fold line and topstitch. Feed your neck tie through. My ties are just strips of jersey, folded like a bias tape and topstitched.
Overlock the leg openings, fold the fabric to the inside and topstitch in place. You can now see where I unpicked the seams.
Feed your ties through and tie them at the ends. Voila, your romper is now ready 🙂
Download the pattern:
