Flutter sleeve for free#
Flutter sleeve how to#

I used mini (3/8 inch) pom pom trim again to finish the sleeves and hem because it was so darn cute on the first version – and my daughter loves it.

Flutter sleeve how to#

Those of you with girls other sizes could use the pattern as reference along with the instructions from the original flutter sleeve dress post to draft your own pattern – there’s only 2 pieces so it’s pretty simple.Īnd I thought this same pattern would probably look cute as a top, too, so I included a cut line on the pattern so you can use it to make either a dress or a shirt! Today’s post will give a few more details on how to sew either a dress or top from this pattern.

Flutter sleeve for free#

I was excited that so many of you asked for a copy of the pattern! I’ve drawn up the pattern (in size 4T only) and you can download it for free later on in this post. Sew ends of elastic together, then sew the rest of the casing closed.Last week I shared a sewing tutorial for a girl’s flutter sleeve sundress and said I’d work on getting a pattern uploaded if people were interested. That creates a casing.Ĭut elastic just shorter than the waist measurement and thread it through the casing. Sew the seam allowance to the top, right along the edge of the seam allowance, all the way around, leave a 2 inch space. With the romper inside out, press the 1 inch seam allowance you just made up, toward the top. I forgot to get a photo of this step, so we have a fairly laughable illustration instead – but hopefully you can still get the main idea. Now your romper is all attached together, and all that’s left is to add elastic around the waist. Sew together with a 1 inch seam allowance, stretching top slightly if needed. Place the shorts inside the top and right sides will be together. Keep the shorts right side out, but turn the top inside out. You now have a top, and a pair of shorts with now waistband. Turn one leg right side out, and slide it into the other leg, which is still wrong side out, so the right sides will be together.

Set the top aside and grab your shorts pieces. (Also, I just hemmed the sleeves on this version instead of adding pom pom trim). You’ll want to start by sewing up the bodice of the romper the same way you’d sew up a flutter sleeve dress – follow the directions from the flutter sleeve dress tutorial all the way through, except don’t hem the bottom. This gives enough extra room in the back of the shorts for them to be comfortable while sitting. The shorts from pieces angle slight down from the side to the center seam (as seen on the RIGHT). The top of the shorts back angles slightly up from the side to the center seam. In the photo below, the shorts back pieces are on the LEFT.

You’ll also need 4 shorts pieces (if you’re drafting your own, just use a pair of shorts that fits well as a reference).Īs noted on the pattern, there is a slight difference between the shorts front pieces and the shorts back. Once you’ve printed your pattern, cut out 2 bodice pieces on the fold and 2 sleeve pieces on the fold (remember to use knit, i.e. In case your little girl is not a size 4T and you’ve already drafted a flutter sleeve dress in another size, here’s how the main romper piece compares to the dress pattern: There is a 1 inch box you should measure to be sure it’s printed properly. It prints on four 8.5×11 sheets of paper, which you should line up as shown below.

When you print it, make sure your printer is set a 100% or “full size” – NOT “scale to fit”. You can download the free pattern in size 4T by clicking here. This romper version is meant to be made with knit fabric so it’s soft, stretchy, and comfy. I’d recommend sewing up a flutter sleeve dress or top first, so you’re familiar with the basic process. This romper is based on my flutter sleeve dress tutorial – free pattern for a top or dress in size 4T found here. The romper features the same gathered neckline and fluttered sleeves, which makes it easy to get on and off – since the neckline/shoulderline is gathered with elastic it’s very stretchy and my little girl can step into the romper and pull the sleeves up onto her shoulders all by herself, with no other closures required. Then I went on vacation and got absolutely NOTHING done for two weeks (which was wonderful), and here we are, almost done with summer already! So while it’s a little late in the season to post a summer romper, I decided to share it today anyway with hopes that you’ll keep it in mind for next year, or make one now for your little girl to wear with tights and a sweater (unless you’re on the southern half o’the world, in which case it’s nearly spring – hooray!). I made this little romper for my daughter over a month ago with the intention to post it right away – but I really wanted to include a free pattern download so I waited on posting for a few weeks while I got the pattern put together.