I don't have photos of all my makes as it's a bit of a staple in this house and a few plain woolen ones are in the wash.
Get ready for some photos over load!
As you can see there are multiple options for this pattern.
Bodysuit
It can be a fitted bodysuit with snap crotch. This is perfect as an underlayer for my TinyKnight.
fabric: cotton Lycra, short sleeves
Fabric: Merino wool (plain red) & cotton elastane (patterned); long sleeve. I've actually hacked the EMMM with a lap neck here. PAB do have a lap neck bodysuit pattern if you're not into hacking.
I was really nervous to attempt a snap crotch initially but the pattern has really easy to follow instructions for the leg binding.
Secret tip: when I fold up the end for snaps I omit the interfacing and lay down a small piece of grosgrain ribbon to provide strength for the snaps.
Here's some closer up photos of the snaps
Plain t-shirt, hoody or dress
There's also the option to make a plain tee or hoody (I'm yet to make a hoody but love it as a tee!)
Fabric: cotton elastane; short sleeve t-shirt
fabric: cotton elastane; short sleeve t-shirt. self-drafted colour-blocking
fabric: cotton elastane; short sleeve t-shirt. Colour blocking and applique by me. This is a favorite in our tractor loving household!
fabric: wool (I sewed two layers for extra warmth); long sleeve t-shirt.
fabric: cotton; long sleeve dress
T-shirt over bodysuit
Now here's a fun part. This pattern allows for an attached bodysuit under the tee. Perfect for extra warmth or those active kids prone to showing tummy when on the go!
fabric: t-shirt cotton (outter layer) & cotton elastane (bodysuit)
fabric: Merino (grey), cotton elastane (pandas) & 100% cotton (bodysuit)
My pattern hacks
There's so much fun to be had with a good basic pattern. You've seen above some color blocking and a mash with the lap neck tee.
Here's a sleeveless hack.
Fabric: up-cycled cotton t-shirt & cotton elastane (bodysuit)
I wanted a grunge look which I thought a sleeveless style would provide. Initially I'd left the sleeves raw but it wasn't quite right so I ended up folding under and sewing (like a hem). If I was to do it again I'd probably use bands instead.
This one was a bit more complicated to make a cross over bodysuit
I'm happy to do a tutorial post later but essentially I cut two fronts on an angle and placed them on top of each other.
I like the final look but would probably make the neckline a little higher for a boy.
And finally a newborn gown
This one was very easy to hack! I just added a few inches to the bottom, folded the hem and threaded elastic through.
So overall, yes, you need this pattern!
I love peek-a-boo patterns for kids. I find them a good fit, easy to follow with clear instructions and pictures and good Facebook community support. This is such a quick satisfying sew.
10 out of 10 recommend.
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