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7.09.2013

Kwik Sew 3776

I've had a thing for rompers lately.  Not for myself.  No, I'm not fashionista enough to go there.  But on Iris, they make me downright giddy!  A romper was on my must-sew list.

I used Kwik Sew 3776 .

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To me, this looked like a pretty simple pattern.  I thought it would come together in a hour or so, a lot like this did.

And this would be why I have a reputation around here for being a chronic under-estimator.   It's why we're always up until the wee hours of the night packing any time we go on a trip.  I overestimate how quickly I can get these things done.

This pattern was more work than I had expected, but the instructions were fantastic and the finishing was beautiful.

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Snaps (I used three instead of four)

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Bound underarm seam

I was a little confused on the finishing on the plackets, so I just serged my raw edges (see above photo) and hoped for the best.  Thankfully that worked!

It closes with four buttons in the back.


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The fabric I used for this pattern is Shelburne Falls Vine and Leaf Maple.  I like how delicate and timeless this print is.  It feels like something I could hold onto for my kids' kids someday. 

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If I were to make this again, I'd probably add an inch or so in length.  It fits her perfectly right now, but I like to make her clothes to have some growing room.

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Iris is really stretching out and looking less baby and more little girl these days, right?  It's a good thing she still lets me kiss those cheeks a hundred times a day!  (I can't resist!)

In my opinion, the romper cuteness factor is through the roof and this pattern was a lot of fun to sew!  I'd definitely recommend it!  

12 comments:

  1. Super cute and the knee Band-Aid is the perfect toddler accessory!

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  2. Well this is the cutest thing I've seen in a loooong time! I love it! Great fabric. And the she is totally rocking those piggies! Adding this pattern to my must-have list for sure.

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    1. wow, thanks so much erin! that means a lot to me! :)

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  3. Awww. She IS looking like a little girl! And the pigtails: Oh. My. GOOD-ness.

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  4. Amazingly cute! It was certainly worth the extra un-accounted-for time it took to sew . . . the result looks so cute on her!

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    1. thanks Lucinda. when you try something new and it comes together without any major hitches or moments of frustration, then it's a lot of fun and worth the extra time for sure! :)

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  5. she is adorable! the romper looks so fantastic. you did a great job!

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  6. Oh yeah, no mistake there: I can confirm that the romper cuteness factor is officially THROUGH THE ROOF. Cute cute cute cute! I want this pattern for Maggie!

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  7. there is really nothing cuter than a toddler in a romper - i love this so so much. perfection. and she is such a doll!

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  8. Ok, I didn't know I would want to sew rompers until now. Yes, yes, another reason for a baby =)

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  9. Does anyone have a copy of the instructions s they are willing to share I lost mine and didn't discover it till I had my pattern pinned and cut out

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