Suggested Fabric: Designed for Stretch Knits Only!
Interlock, Jersey, Knit Terry, Velour that is 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend. Pre-shrinking fabric is optional. Sizes will vary if fabric is not pre-shrunk. A smaller garment size will result with cotton fabric that is not pre-shrunk.
Fabric Required:
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Hat |
Booties |
Shirt A & B |
Pants |
Shorts |
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Yds. (m) |
Yds. (m) |
Yds. (m) |
Yds. (m) |
Yds. (m) |
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| Preemie |
1/2 (.50) |
1/4 (.25) |
1/3 (.30) |
3/8 (.30) |
1/3 (.30) |
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| 0-3 M |
1/2 (.50) |
1/4 (.25) |
3/8 (.30) |
1/2 (.50) |
1/3 (.30) |
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| 3-6 M |
1/2 (.50) |
1/4 (.25) |
3/8 (.30) |
1/2 (.50) |
3/8 (.30) |
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| 6-9 M |
5/8 (.60) |
1/4 (.25) |
1/2 (.50) |
1/2 (.50) |
3/8 (.30) |
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| 9-12 M |
5/8 (.60) |
1/4 (.25) |
1/2 (.50) |
5/8 (.60) |
1/2 (.50) |
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| 12-24 M |
5/8 (.60) |
1/4 (.25) |
1/2 (.50) |
5/8 (.60) |
1/2 (.50) |
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*Special Note!* Garments containing metal fasteners should not be used on babies who are in isolettes/incubators. The metal parts can heat up to a degree that can cause burns. Snap tape containing plastic snaps, hook and loop tape and plastic buttons can be used as alternatives to metal snaps.
Notions: Thread.
Booties: 1/2 yard of 1/4" wide elastic, Hook & Loop Tape 1/2" wide and 1" long. 8" x 8" piece of non-skid sole fabric, optional,
Shirt A: Size 14 snaps of 3/8" buttons, 4 for Preemie thru 6-9 M, 5 for all other sizes, and 1/8 yard fusible interfacing.
Pants: 1/2" wide elastic, sizes Preemie thru 9-12 M, 1/2 yard, size 12-24 M, 5/8 yard.
Sewing Level: Easy!
Machines and Methods: Baby Essentials can be sewn with a regular sewing machine only or in combination with a serger.
