Child's Towel Bib

Child's Towel Bib

 

Knit Baby Cap

 

First look at your pattern and notice that there is a fold line on one of the long ends.  This edge needs to be placed on the fold of the fabric.  Also notice that the grainline arrow is across, showing the stretch grain (crosswise grain).

Child's Lined Coat/Jacket

NOTE:  This blog post is still incomplete, but has the basic steps to help you finish your coat.




Coat pattern pieces:  2 fronts, 1 back on fold, 2 sleeves, 2 hood pieces or 2 collar pieces.  Pocket pieces are optional.  Cut the same pieces for the coat lining.

Tricot Knit Baby Blessing/Christening Dress

Tricot Blessing Dress with Long Bodice

Fabric Requirements:

2 1/8 yards sheer tricot
3/4 yard regular tricot

Sheer Tricot Cutting Instructions:

First fold tricot with stretch on 108" side.  May be folded in 8 layers.
Cut 3 strips (5 1/2" wide) for ruffles
Cut 4 strips (3" wide) for ruffles
Underskirt (cut 1 on the fold)
Sleeves (cut 2 or 4, depending on how opaque you want the sleeves)
Bodice back (cut 2--right and left)
Bodice front (cut 1)
Overskirt (cut 1 on the fold)  Check with instructor before cutting this pattern piece.

Regular Tricot Cutting Instructions:

Slip (cut 1 on the fold)
Bodice back (cut 4--right and left)
Bodice front (cut 2)

Sewing Instructions for Bodice:

Lay the regular tricot Bodice Front and the two regular tricot Bodice Backs on the counter with the right sides up.  Make sure you have a right and a left Bodice Back.  Keep fabrics clean from lint and hair.

Baby/Child Knit Top and Knit Pants

Baby/Child Knit Top and Knit Pants

Fleece Knit Baby Sleeper

There are five pattern pieces to make the baby sleeper.

1. Raglan sleeves, cut 2
2. Toe, cut 2
3. Crotch piece, cut 1
4. Front and back, cut one on fold.  Make sure the pattern back edge is on the fold.  Do not cut on the fold line.
5. Sole, cut 2

All seams will be 1/4" and the stitch length will be 2.8.

Baby Knit Booties

Making baby knit booties is fun and simple.

 First cut out two tops, two cuff ribbing (can be from interlock fabric) and four of bootie sole.  Two of the sole fabric can be cut from the sole fabric.