romper suit Oh-sew-simple! Stitch this adorable babygrow and matching hairband in an afternoon! stitch a romper suit 1 sew a hairband 1

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1 Download pattern online Essentials Cotton print fabric, 50cm Contrasting fabric, 4cm x 6cm Bias binding, 2m Elastic, 4mm, 1cm Coordinating thread Dimensions Romper suit: 18 to 24 months. Adjust sizes for other ages. Hairband: 18 to 24 months. Adjust elastic and casing for smaller/ larger sizes. Oh-sew-simple! romper suit Stitch this adorable babygrow and matching hairband in an afternoon! Dress your little one for the beach in Ruth Oliver s sweet bubble romper suit in soft summery pastels. The design can be sewn in a matter of hours, with comfortable, elasticated leg holes and neckline for crawling or toddling around. The tie-on straps allow you to ensure the fit is just right. Use any leftover fabric to stitch a matching hairband. stitch a romper suit 1 Download and print the pattern at Cut two body pieces from fabric, place right sides together and pin the two side edges. Sew a 1cm seam on each side, and press out. Zig zag or overlock the edges if required. With right sides still facing in, fold the 2 edge of the leg section over by 1cm, then 1cm again. Press, pin and topstitch the hem close to the edge. Cut 30cm of 4mm wide elastic, attach a small safety pin to one end and thread it through the channel. Remove the pin and stitch the ends either side. Repeat for the other leg. Pin the gusset section together and stitch to close and create the two leg holes. To create the neckline, fold the edge 3 over by 1cm, then 2cm. Press and topstitch close to the edge to create a channel. Snip 15cm of 1cm wide elastic, thread it through the channel and stitch into each end. Repeat for the other side. Cut 1m of bias binding and press 4 lengthways, ensuring the two sides are lined up. Find the halfway point and pin the fabric to the armhole, sandwiched between the binding. Working from either side of this point, continue to secure the tape to the ends. Topstitch the binding from end to 5 end, sewing close to the edge of the tape but ensuring both sides are caught within the stitch. Repeat for the other armhole. Check the length of the straps, and trim if desired. Fold the ends of the binding over twice and stitch to hide the raw edge. sew a hairband 1 Download and print the templates. Cut two each of the headband, elastic casing and bow. Place the headband pieces right sides together and pin the two long edges. Sew a 1cm seam on each side, turn out and press. Place the elastic casing pieces right 2 sides together and sew a 1cm seam on the long edges. Turn out, press and thread through 12cm of 1cm wide elastic with 5mm hanging out either end. Ruching the fabric tube, sew the elastic in place at either end of the casing. Turn in 5mm at both end of the 3 headband and put the elastic piece in either side. Securely topstitch across each seam. Place the bow pieces right sides together and sew a 1cm seam all around the edge, leaving a 4cm gap. Clip the curves, turn right side out and close the gap with a neat stitch. Pinch the middle of the bow to 4 create the shape and sew to secure. Stitch the bow in place onto the side of the headband. Cut 4cm x 6cm of contrasting fabric, fold the long edges into the centre, then in half to create a tab. Wrap this around the middle of the bow, going around the band and stitch neatly at the back. 44 sewmag.co.uk

2 sew style Binding tip Perfectly press your binding tape, then sew slowly and steadily using matching thread to cover the bound armholes. ADJUST THE PATTERN TO FIT SIZES FROM 0-6 MONTHS, UP TO 2-3 YEARS! the haberdashery Flower We used this cute floral fabric from the Petite Street collection by Wendy Kendall for Dashwood Studio. Priced 12 per metre, from 45 sewmag.co.uk

3 Issue 86 July issue 2016 MOTIFS & TEMPLATES PRINT OUT & KEEP Use these guides to get started today FIND THE TEMPLATE YOU REQUIRE ON THE CONTENTS LIST BELOW AND JUST PRINT OUT THE PAGE OR PAGES YOU NEED FROM YOUR PRINT MENU In your print menu, under Size options, be sure to select to print Actual Size, instead of Fit to Page Page 2-3 Title: Hexie slippers Designer: Jo Williams Magazine page: 22 Page 4-10 Title: Romper suit Designer: Ruth Oliver Magazine page: 44 Page Title: Pineapple rucksack Designer: Louise Nichols Magazine page: 46 Page 14 Title: Holiday wallet Designer: Lucinda Ganderton Magazine page: 58 Page Title: Susie's Stitch School Designer: Susie Johns Magazine page: 84 Page 18 Title: Hanging pods Designer: Carolyn Letten Magazine page: 86 Page Title: Travel bags Designer: Cheryl Owen Magazine page: 88 Page Title: Monkey toy Designer: Corinne Bradd Magazine page: 90 Page 15 Title: Cotton reel block Designer: Corinne Bradd Magazine page: 79 ACEVILLE PUBLICATIONS LTD All projects, templates and patterns are for personal home use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial purposes.

4 Page 2-3 Title: Hexie slippers Designer: Jo Williams Magazine page: 22 Binding SLIPPER TOE Cut two from hexagon fabric Cut two from wadding Fold line Binding

5 SLIPPER SOLE Cut two from plain fabric Cut two from hexagon fabric Cut two from heavy fusible facing Binding Flip for other slipper Binding SIZE Small, UK 5-6 SIZE Large, UK 6-7

6 Page 4-10 Title: Romper suit Designer: Ruth Magazine page: CHILD S HEADBAND Cut two from fabric Cut on fold CHILD S HEADBAND ELASTIC CASING Cut elastic piece 12cm Cut two from fabric Neckline BOW PIECE Cut two from fabric ROMPER PATTERN Bound armhole edge Size: 18 to 24 months Increase by 15% for 2 to 3 years Reduce by 10% for 12 to 18 months Reduce by 20% for 6 to 12 months Reduce by 30% for 0 to 6 months cm seam allowance included Gusset Leg Leg

7 1 CHILD S HEADBAND Cut two from fabric Cut on fold Bound armhole edge

8 2 Neckline ROMPER PATTERN Size: 18 to 24 months Increase by 15% for 2 to 3 years Reduce by 10% for 12 to 18 months Reduce by 20% for 6 to 12 months Reduce by 30% for 0 to 6 months

9 3 CHILD S HEADBAND ELASTIC CASING Cut elastic piece 12cm Cut two from fabric BOW PIECE Cut two from fabric

10 4 1cm seam allowance included Leg

11 5 Gusset

12 6 Leg

13 Page Title: Pineapple rucksack Designer: Louise Nichols Magazine page: 46 LEAF TEMPLATE

14 SMALL LEAF LARGE LEAF

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16 Page 14 Title: Holiday wallet Designer: Lucinda Ganderton Magazine page: 58 FRAME MAIN TAG Cut here for end tab Ribbon

17 Page 15 Title: Cotton reel block Designer: Corinne Bradd Magazine page: 79 8cm 2 5cm x 16cm

18 Page Title: Susie's Stitch School Designer: Susie Johns Magazine page: 84

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20 Page 18 Title: Hanging pods Designer: Carolyn Letten Magazine page: 86 HANGING POD Bottom Top Dart Place on fold

21 Page Title: Laundry set Designer: Cheryl Owen Magazine page: 88

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23 Page Title: Monkey toy Designer: Corinne Bradd Magazine page: 90 Add 5mm seam allowance Arm Arm BODY Cut two Tail Leg Leg HEAD Cut two FACE Cut one

24 TAIL Cut two LEG Cut four ARM Cut four EAR Cut four