Leo Baby Romper — Lulú Ferris

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Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.

What you’ll make

The Leo is a baby romper with shoulder straps, snap closures, fitted leg bands, and an optional kangaroo pocket across the front.

The pattern covers preemie through 24/36 months. Its simple shape makes a lightweight one-piece outfit, especially when sewn in a comfortable knit.

Explore another one-piece style with the Teddy baby romper.

Pair the Ellis shorts with the sleeveless T-shirt.

Another option is the loose-fit T-shirt with back snaps.

What you’ll learn in this class

Sew and turn narrow shoulder straps.
Attach the facings while securing the straps.
Prepare and topstitch the optional kangaroo pocket.
Join the side and crotch seams while anchoring the facings.
Stretch and attach smaller knit bands to the leg openings.
Install snaps and reinforce fine fabric when needed.

Fabric and supplies

A knit is the quickest option. Use a ballpoint or Stretch needle and finish seams with an overlock, an elastic stitch, or the demonstrated straight-stitch and zigzag method.

Woven fabric can also work, but the leg finish must be adapted. The class explains using a band sized to the leg opening with elastic instead of relying on knit recovery.

Make it your own

Leave off the kangaroo pocket or replace it with a small side pocket. Contrast topstitching or a decorative stitch can highlight the pocket edge.

Use snaps at the straps, or substitute buttonholes and buttons. For a very fine knit, add a small fabric reinforcement behind each snap to reduce strain.

Sizing

The included pattern ranges from preemie through 24/36 months.

The class covers the straps, facings, optional pocket, leg bands, and closures, including the adjustments needed when substituting woven fabric.

Pattern & materials

Patterns are included with membership

Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.

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