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fw221 · 03-05-2003, 07:32 PM

Thanks Sarah!!! Just when I needed another project......

Chenning · 03-05-2003, 08:53 PM

Love it! Great instructions!

Thank you for sharing them with us.

One thing I learned from you is putting the ribbing on before sewing the arm and leg seams. For some reason I always sew the arm and leg seams first and then I have to sew the ribbing in a circle and then attach it to the cuff. Your way looks much easier.

Can't wait to try this out. Dh has some shirts in our giveaway pile, I'm gonna go rummage around and maybe make a romper tonight!

Chenning · 03-05-2003, 08:55 PM

Oh - a question. Is there a problem with the neckline being way too big? Your kids look great in the rompers, so maybe I'm just being paranoid here.

snugbug · 03-05-2003, 09:38 PM

Dd, who is 1.5yrs, is wearing an adult small and Ds, who is 2.5yrs, is wearing an adult medium. If you can get a shirt on the small-ish side its best

Sarah

tkme4ard · 03-06-2003, 01:33 AM

on a women's blouse what about using something with a pretty lacy collar? or using the cuffs on the sleeves but cutting them down and just putting a same fabric band around the ankles out of left over fabric? ooooooo what about a women's button up back blouse? I'm sure there are agazzilion small blouses at the thrift store

Chenning · 03-07-2003, 06:18 PM

Another question. . .

I tried this the other night and ran into a couple of problems. First of all, it came out way too small in the legs and torso (I know you warned against this) so I'm going to try again and just be REALLY really generous.

The other thing - I think that I need to add a panel to the back or a diamond shape at the crotch to allow for the diaper butt. Did you do that, Sarah? I think that you mentioned it in your original post, but I need you to hold my hand through it - LOL!

Starleigh · 05-15-2003, 12:23 PM

That's a fantastic idea. I like it a lot...
Now someone said about allowing for a diaper butt, well I'm imagining it and a diamond panel in the back should work just fine. I also wanted to add that diamond pannels in the underarms would probably help out in flexability. Seeing it cut out reminded me of many years ago when my grandmother had to fix the T shaped camo shirts a neighbor made as costumes for her kids. She didn't allow near as much room as you did though. I also have had many shalwar kameez, and made some too. those lil diamonds add a lot in the under arm.
This whole post makes me want to run to the thrift store in addition to my planned trip to hancocks today

Wish me luck.