Kids Romper Revamp: Creative Pattern Adapting
Shelly Figueroa
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0:55
- In-depth Instruction; over 143 mins
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Introduction
4:59
Meet Shelly Figueroa, founder of Figgy's Patterns, and learn about Craftsy's learning platform.
Proper Measurements
6:24
Shelly shows you the correct way to get accurate measurements from a child.
The Zephyr Romper Pattern
17:02
Assemble, trace and adjust your romper pattern to fit the child measurements you've recorded.
Fabric
10:53
Evaluate and cut season-appropriate fabrics for the romper.
Interfacing
7:12
Learn about different types of interfacing and which ones are appropriate for the romper.
Braiding Technique
10:19
Make cute, braided shoulder straps using your sewing machine and learn about shoulder strap variations.
Gathering & Main Yoke Attachment
9:27
Learn tips and tricks to gathering and attach your romper's front yoke.
Completing the Romper Top
26:05
Attach the braided shoulder straps and finish the romper top.
Romper Short Pockets
10:04
Add pockets to the romper shorts.
Completing the Romper
28:42
Create hem ties for the short bottoms, then sew together the romper top and shorts.
Custom Options
9:12
Learn to make a romper with pants or make a two-piece romper.
Bonus
2:03
Shelly shares a bonus pattern, the Sundress, and encourages you to customize and creatively adapt the romper.
Follow Shelly step-by-step as she makes a romper from her popular “Zephyr” pattern, which can be adapted to create up to five looks, including a pants jumpsuit, separates and a sundress. Shelly shows you how to accurately measure children and adjust patterns for a perfect fit. Learn to choose fabrics that will ensure your child’s comfort year-round, as well as when and where to use different types of interfacing. Finish with sophisticated design elements like braided shoulder straps, button loops and hem ties that will elevate your garment from homemade to handmade.
Shelly Figueroa
Shelly Figueroa is the original founder of Figgy's Patterns, a company that creates "simple, modern, contemporary" sewing patterns for children. The mother of two young sons, she is the co-author of Sewing for Boys (Wiley, 2011), and a contributor to Sewn Hats (Wiley, 2012). Her work has been featured in Sewing World, Sew Hip, Sew Wow, Craftzine, Making, Cloth and Simply Homemade. Shelly lives in Portland, Ore., where she teaches workshops at Modern Domestic Sewing Studio (a local Bernina dealer) and fabric stores around town. She is passionate that kids' playwear should be fashionable as well as functional, using high-quality creative fabrics.
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