Baby and Toddler Onesie Bodysuit sewing pattern (preemie to 6yrs)
This baby and toddler onesie bodysuit called The Dylan Bodysuit is a simple and quick sewing project for a beginner sewer.
The pattern can be downloaded below.
When making the Dylan Bodysuit you have various options. You can sew them with short or long sleeves, and the closure can be Velcro or snaps.
The edges are finished off with knit binding which is very useful for a garment that will get lots of washes. The knit binding will easily iron back into shape. If you want to make your own binding the designer has included instructions with the download.
The Dylan Bodysuit comes in sizes Preemie to 6 Years.
What you will need to make the Baby and toddler onesie bodysuit
- Use knit fabric that is a light to medium weight cotton. It can be interlock, jersey or double knit.
- Size preemie to 12 months = 5/8 yard of fabric – 45” or 60” wide
- Size 18 months to 6 years = 3/4 yard of fabric – 60” wide
- 1″ wide knit elastic
- Polyester thread
- Basic sewing supplies
- Sewing machine.
WHERE TO BUY THE SOFTEST KNIT FABRICS
Here are some ideas for suppliers for the softest stretch fabrics, ideal for this project.
Spoonflower on Etsy – all of their fabric designs can be printed on any type of fabric. Try the organic cotton knit, the cotton jersey or the modern jersey for this pattern.
Art Gallery fabrics jersey knits– a beautiful range of jersey knit fabrics for clothing for babies, children and adults
Cali Quilt Co on Etsy– lovely range of knit fabrics from Riley Blake, Dear Stella, Stof Fabrics, Art Gallery, Birch Organics and more
Stylish Fabrics on Etsy – huge choice with more than 2,000 knits. Good choice of solid colors and different types of knit fabrics
Koshtex fabrics – for bamboo, modal and rayon knits
Koshtex fabrics (UK Based) on Etsy – lovely range of organic knit fabrics and rib knits
CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN
