A Favourite Pattern
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe by Peek-a-Boo Patterns
Today I set out to make a post about a pattern I love. To prepare I found photos of almost all the items I've made. I've made 21! WOW!
Well as you'd know from the image above... It's the Eeny Meeny Miny Moe (EMMM) by peek-a-boo patterns.
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.
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!)
This is a favorite in our tractor loving household!
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!
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.
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.
If you're not into hacks there is a peekaboo gown pattern.
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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