Baby Jumpsuit tutorial

When looking around dor some free sewing patterns, I stumbled upon a playsuit by E&E (Pattern E&E). I thought it looked really cute and the instructions were included in the pattern, so I thought I would give it a try.

Step 1: Since it was my first piece of clothing, I chose this fabric with purple flowers that I got really cheap on a local market. If it would fail, at least it didn't really cost me a lot :), playing it safe! For the contrasting fabric I opted to go with black (I didn't have other fabrics that seemed to match), it's from some pants my mother doesn't wear anymore.

Step 2: Cutting the pattern. I think this took me about the longest time ever! Partly because I printed the pdf double sided so I couldn't just cut it out but had to make new pattern pieces. As you can see, there are quite a lot of pieces involved.

Pattern cut in paper, ready to transfer it on the fabric.

Finally all the pieces are cut.

Step 3: Start sewing! The instructions included with the pattern are pretty straight forward. I'm a beginning sewer and I could follow them, so I guess pretty much everyone could. My fabric option did turn out less than ideal, because it's more on the synthetic side so ironing wasn't really possible. I ended up not doing the front pleat, as it woud not stay put and just looked weird.

First project: sewing four shoulder straps.

All the pattern pieces ready to start sewing the top!

Place the straps in between the fabric and your lining (good sides facing each other).

Fold over the lining, first part of the top is done!

I topstitched the top to give it a more finished look.  Follow the same steps to create your second top piece.

Sew the two pieces together. our top is done!

Start sewing your pockets making sure part of the lining is showing, this gives it a nice touch.

Front panel done! I guess at this stage I wanted the piece to be ready, as I stopped taking a lot of pictures ;).

My first trousers done (feeling proud ;) ).

Now just sew the leg cuffs on your trousers.

Final step: secure top to bottom and add an elastic in the waist.

Step 4: Done! Now I just have to wait untill summer for my goddaughter to wear it as it is still a bit big on her. But, I think for my first attempt it turned out pretty good. (It did take me some time to make it though :), so it isn't a one-day project.)

Up next: first time making curtains!