Scout Baby Overalls/Romper

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

What you’ll make

Sew the Scout baby romper with short or full-length legs. Its roomy shape allows comfortable movement, while snap openings at one shoulder and along the inseam simplify dressing and diaper changes.

Rib-knit bands finish the neckline and leg openings. An optional patch pocket adds a playful detail and can hold a pacifier clip.

What you’ll learn in this class

Read the left- and right-shoulder markings before cutting.
Choose which shoulder is sewn and which receives snaps.
Reinforce snap areas on lightweight fabric.
Attach the front and back inseam facings evenly.
Finish the neckline and legs with stretch bands.
Sew stretch seams with a zigzag, elastic stitch, or serger.
Position matching snaps at the shoulder and inseam.

Fabric and notions

The sample uses knit fabric with rib knit at the neckline and leg openings. Woven fabric is also suitable; for that option, the instructor recommends cutting the inseam strips on the bias.

You’ll need snaps and knit interfacing to reinforce their placement. Use a ballpoint, stretch, or jersey needle when sewing knit fabric.

Make it your own

Choose short or full-length legs before cutting. Add the pocket to the front or back, change its position, or omit it. You may also choose which shoulder has the snap opening.

Create a coordinated accessory with the Celtic knot headband.

Sizing

The pattern includes 3/6, 6/9, 9/12, 12/18, and 18/24 months, plus 2/3 years. It covers heights from 65 to 92 cm and provides waist and hip measurements.

The revised class includes the short and full-length options in one pattern. For preparation help, see how to use a PDF sewing pattern.

Pattern & materials

Patterns are included with membership

Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.

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