Fleece Baby Jumpsuit
One of the magical things about babies is that no matter their shape or size, they always seem perfect. Long and lean, totally chubby or just a little pipsqueak, every baby I meet makes me think, “Oh, yes! That is exactly the way a baby should be!”
Unfortunately, baby clothes don’t come in as many sizes as the babies themselves. From the day my daughter, Nieve, was born she was too tall for newborn sizes but was too small to fit in anything larger without looking like she was on an early enrollment plan for clown school. Knowing that my baby couldn’t be the only one struggling to find a suit that fits, I designed this one-pattern-fits-most Fleece Baby Jumpsuit. With just a few easy adjustments, this pattern will fit almost any baby of almost any shape or size from ages 0-9 months. That’s right, we’re talking bespoke babywear!
Not only did I want this Jumpsuit to fit, but I also wanted it to be cozy and warm. Michael Miller’s Organic Cotton Fleece makes this piece so soft and cuddly, and the juxtaposing fuzzy and smooth sides of the fabric add a bit of playfulness to the monochrome palette.
Despite its made-to-measure details, the simple lines, limited seams and forgiving fabric make this Jumpsuit a breeze to whip up. This is a very good thing, since my little beanstalk may need a new one every month! — Corinne
Materials
- 1 1/2 to 2 yards Michael Miller’s Organic Fleece, 100% organic cotton
- Gutermann’s 100% cotton thread, color 1040
- 1 -2 snaps (We used magnetic snaps for their ease in use. The snaps shown here are currently discontinued.)
- A Baby Fleece Jumpsuit Template available for free download here
These are enough materials to make one Jumpsuit to fit sizes 0-9 months.
Sizes
These are the finished measurements of the standard template without any alterations:
Notes
Prewash and dry the fabric before starting. The Fleece will shrink a little and get a beautiful, fluffy texture.
Both sides of the fabric are used as right and wrong sides in the pattern. When necessary, the two sides are referred to as “fuzzy” and “smooth”.
Use ¼-inch seam allowances unless otherwise noted.
Pattern
Print and Prepare the Template
Print all pieces of the Template from the pdf. Cut and piece the paper as indicated on the Template.
Add Length to Torso
To add length to the torso of the Jumpsuit, cut along the line marked “Lengthen Here” on the Jumpsuit Front and Back, and the two Front Facing pieces.
From a separate piece of paper, cut three 11-inch strips whose width measures the amount you wish to add. I wanted to add 2 inches to the length of the torso, so I cut three 2 x 11-inch strips.
Insert one of these strips into the Jumpsuit Front template at the “Lengthen Here” line, lining up one short end of the strip with the curve on the right side of the template. Tape in place.
With a straight edge and a pen, draw a line connecting the Template pieces through the newly added paper strip on the left side.
Cut along this line.
With a straight edge and a pen, draw a line connecting the Widen Here line from the top Template piece to the bottom.
Repeat with the remaining two strips for the Front Facing and the Jumpsuit Back.
Add Width to Torso
To add width to the Jumpsuit, cut along the line marked “Widen Here” on the Jumpsuit Front and Back pieces.
From a separate piece of paper, cut four 11-inch strips whose width measures a quarter of the width you wish to add. I wanted to add 1 inch to the width of my Jumpsuit, so I cut four ¼ inch x 11-inch strips
Insert one of these strips into the Jumpsuit Front Template at the “Widen Here” line, lining up the short edge of the strip with the shoulder edge. Tape in place.
Insert a second strip, lining up the short edge of the strip with the bottom of the leg. Tape in place.
Repeat with the remaining two strips and the Jumpsuit Back.
Add Length to Legs and/or Arms
To add length to the legs, cut 2 strips whose width measures the amount you wish to add. I wanted to add 1 inch to the length of the legs, so I cut two 1-inch wide strips. Make sure the strip is at least as wide as the leg.
Tape one strip to the bottom of the leg of the Jumpsuit Front. With a straight edge and a pen, extend the outline of the Template to the bottom edge of the newly added strip. Cut along these lines.
Repeat with the remaining strip and the Jumpsuit Back.
Add length to the arms in the same fashion.
Cut
You will use the prepared Template pieces to pin and cut the following pieces:
- 2 Front Facings
- 2 Jumpsuit Fronts
- 1 Jumpsuit Back, on the fold
- 1 Back Facing, on the fold
- 1 Gusset, on the fold
But first, be sure to line up the grain line properly. Here’s how . . .
The Organic Fleece has one grain line and it runs parallel to the selvedge and along the line of the knit. This line should run length-wise on all pieces of the Jumpsuit.
Also, be sure that you cut the Front Facing and Front Jumpsuit pieces with the proper orientation. Here’s how . . .
For the Front Facing, cut one with the right side of the fabric facing up and one with the wrong side of the fabric facing up. The two Front Facings should be mirror images of each other.
For the Front Jumpsuit, cut both pieces with the fuzzy side facing up. The two Front Jumpsuit pieces should look exactly the same.
Attach the Back Gusset
To find the midpoints of the Gusset and the Back Jumpsuit, fold the Gusset in half lengthwise and press. Unfold. Fold the Jumpsuit Back in half lengthwise and press. Unfold.
With the fuzzy side of the Gusset facing the smooth side of the Jumpsuit Back, lay the Gusset upside down on the upright Jumpsuit Back, with the center creases lined up and with the top edge of the Gusset meeting the bottom edge of the Jumpsuit Back, as shown above. Pin together the two pieces at the bottom edge of the center crease.
Moving out from the center, first in one direction and then the other, pin the Gusset to the Jumpsuit Back along the curve, making sure to match up the cut notches.
Sew around the pinned curve. Press the seam in toward the Gusset.
Sew the Shoulder Seam
Lay the Jumpsuit Back flat with the smooth side facing up. Lay the Front Jumpsuit pieces on top, lining up the shoulder edge. Lay the Front piece on the left with its fuzzy side facing up and the piece on the right with its smooth side facing up.
Pin along the shoulder edge. Sew along the pinned line.
Press the seam open.
Sew the Facing Pieces
Lay the Back Facing piece flat with the smooth side facing up. Lay the Front Facing pieces on top, fuzzy sides up, lining up the shoulder edges.
Pin along the shoulder edges. Sew along the pinned lines.
Press the seams open.
Attach the Facing
With right sides facing, line up the top edge of the Back Facing with the top edge of the Jumpsuit Back. Pin in place, making sure to line up the shoulder seams on both pieces.
Now line up the Front Facings with the curved lines of the Front Jumpsuit pieces and pin.
Sew along the pinned lines of the front and back pieces.
Fold the Facings inside the jumpsuit and press flat.
Stitch along the raw edge at the back of the neck through both the Back Facing and the Jumpsuit Back, making sure not to cross the shoulder seams onto the front pieces. Backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam.
Sew the Inseam
With a fabric marker, make a small mark on the center crease of the Gusset crease ¼-inch up from the bottom edge. (If you need to refresh the Gusset’s center crease, fold the Jumpsuit Back in half lengthwise and re-press the gusset and unfold.) If you do not have a fabric marker, you can also mark this spot with a pin.
Starting with the left Jumpsuit Front (the side with the fuzzy side as the right side), and right sides facing, line up the notch on the leg of the Jumpsuit Front with the Gusset seam on the Jumpsuit Back. Pin in place.
Continue to pin along the inseam curve and down the leg.
The inseam of the Jumpsuit Front will not reach the center point of the gusset, but the sewn hem of the front flap should meet on the mark you made on the center crease. Pin the Jumpsuit Front in place where the sewn hem meets the center mark.
Sew along the pinned edge, backstitching at the beginning and end of the seam.
Repeat with the other side. The two Jumpsuit Front pieces should overlap at the center crease of the Gusset.
Sew Front and Back Pieces Together
With right sides still facing, pin all the sleeve and side seams on both sides. Sew along the pinned edges.
Hem
Turn up the bottom of the legs and sleeves ½ inch toward the wrong side, press and pin. Edge stitch, backstitching at the end of the seam.
Attach the Snaps
The number of snaps you will use depends on how much length you added to your template. Since I added 2 inches of length, our example uses two snaps.
Turn the Jumpsuit right side out. With a fabric marker, make a mark on the inside of the top flap where you would like to place your snaps. We placed ours ¼ inch in from the two rounded edges of the flap.
Close the top flap and make a mark on the bottom flap at the point where the snap marks hit.
If you do not have a fabric marker, you can also mark these spots with pins.
Sew the snaps in place. When sewing the snaps on the top flap, make sure to sew through the Facing fabric only.
Close the Jumpsuit up and it’s ready to wear!
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This is adorable and looks like it's as soft as a cloud. Nicely done – it's now on my list for the next little one I need to make a gift for.
Hi Jody-
Congratulations on your new grandchild!
There are no leg snaps, but with the opening of the front flaps starting right at the inseam, I've found it easy enough to just pull Nieve's little legs through there when she needs to be changed.
Thanks!
Corinne
please help, I have been trying for 2 days to print the instructions for this darling jumpsuist. I was able to print the pattern but the instructions just go to a new screen of the baby in the jumpsuit. thanks for your help, my new grand child is due feb 12, in ma. the babe will need warm things the way the winter is going. thanks again, jane
please help, I have been trying for 2 days to print the instructions for this darling jumpsuist. I was able to print the pattern but the instructions just go to a new screen of the baby in the jumpsuit. thanks for your help, my new grand child is due feb 12, in ma. the babe will need warm things the way the winter is going. thanks again, jane
Hi Jane-
Sorry to hear you've been having these problems! Can you see it if it goes here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/storage/Fleece_Baby_jumpsuit.pdf
If not please email me: Molly AT purlsoho DOT com and I can try sending you the PDF directly.
Thanks!
Molly
So cut!!! I loved! <3
Beautiful. Baby looks great it in. It looks very easy to make.
What a perfect gift for new babies! And your baby is so completely adorable!
I do not have a baby to sew or knit for at the moment…but I am going to go out and find one!! This is absolutely precious….it will be a pure joy to make..and then finding a baby to give it to will be another joy!! Thank you hardly seems adequate for you for providing so much pleasure to this world!!
Julie
So cut!!! I loved! <3
This is lovely. A simple elegance to it..I'm wondering about an adaptation to make it a sleep sack? What do you think?
Beautiful !!!
I'll do it for sure,but I can't find the pdf… ??? Where do I click ?
Does the base pattern, without any widening or lengthening work for the newborn size, and then add form there as the baby grows? Or, does it always need added length/width, even from the start? On this sample, where you added 2" in length & 1" in width, what size is the baby? Would love to make this as a gift, but I don't have a baby to measure from!
Beautiful !!!
I'll do it for sure,but I can't find the pdf… ??? Where do I click ?
Hi Alison –
These are great questions!
All of the size adjustments need to be made to the pattern before you begin. The garment is not adjusted further once it is sewn together, though the arms and legs can be hemmed shorter as needed.
The standard template is made to be the size of an average 0-3-month-old. I made mine for my daughter who is 4 months old. She is the length of an average 6-month-old, but very thin.
As a general rule, I would add 1/2 to 1 inch in length and width for every 2 months of age.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
As a grandma in waiting, I am wondering about the ease of diaper changing without any leg snaps? It looks so comfy.
Hi Beatrice-
The PDF is available by clicking on the highlighted word "here" at the end of the materials section. Or you can just go to the link below:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/storage/Fleece_Baby_jumpsuit.pdf
Thanks!
Molly
Hi Diana-
Thank you so much for your nice comment! We wouldn't recommend adapting this pattern into a sleep sack because of the safety issues involving sleepwear for babies. But we are so happy to hear that you like it!
Thanks!
Molly
Hi Corinne,
thanks so much for sharing this unique baby suit. I'm in a strong nest-building session which means looking for easy AND cute stuff. And your baby suit and the baby bonnet will be definitly on top of my list!
Your site is gorgeous!
Mareike
I love this! One of my best friends had a baby girl just this morning and I can't wait to make lots of tiny soft and pink gifts! Thank you for this gorgeous design. I can't wait to make it! I'm going to be pairing this with the knit baby moc's listed on purl bee as well. Thanks for the wonderful ideas!
Could this pattern be easily adapted for a lightweight jersey knit for summer babies?
Thanks!
Dear,
I am sure to have see a wonderfull castle knitting project. My son asked me to make one for him and… unfortunatly I didn't find hit now… Colud you help me?
With love from Belgium 🙂
PS: this blos is amaaazing 🙂
Hi Corine-
We don't have a knit castle pattern, but it sounds very cute!
Sorry we can't be of more help!
Mollly
Hi Amisha –
Thanks for writing in!
Without testing the pattern myself I cannot say how this would be adapted for a lightweight jersey. The fleece has a bit of stiffness that gives the jumpsuit its structure and with only a two-way stretch, you don't have to worry about any tugging or distortion on the diagonal seams that I would worry about with a jersey.
For a summer baby, I would be more confident working this pattern in a cotton woven. It wouldn't have the stretch that this garment has, but if you make it with the same sizing, there should be plenty of ease for a small baby to wriggle around comfortably!
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
Hi Corinne,
Love this jumpsuit! It looks so cuddly and warm. I'm a grandma who has been sewing for my grandson and for my granddaughter who is due in May. My daughter has expressed an interest in names beginning with the letter "n". How do you pronounce Nieve?
Fran
Hi Fran-
Sweet baby Nieve's name is pronounced to rhyme with "eve" and is an alternate spelling of the Irish name Niamh.
Thanks for your question!
Molly
THANK YOU. ~:}
I am sewing like made for several new grand-babies and this one pattern you have shared is going to keep them all warm and toasty!!
Thank you again, and have a wonderful day
Sheila ~;}
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Hi,
This looks so sweet! Do you know of another fabric that would be suitable to make this with? I live in the UK so the Michael Millar fleece plus shipping will be a lot.
Thanks
Hi Eleanor –
Any heavier weight one-way stretch knit will work great with this project. You could also try a cotton woven for something lighter weight. It wouldn't have the stretch that this garment has, but if you make it with the same sizing, there should be plenty of ease.
I hope this helps!
-Corinne
All my grandkids are grown., but I know a little boy that’s on the way that will love snuggling in this! Ever thought about adding feet to this pattern? I’m going to try, and also extend the sleeves into a turn back cuff to keep little fingers warm! Love ALL your designs!.. Char
This is a great pattern! But I think the recommended amount of fabric may be excessive? I bought 1 yard of Michael Miller Organic Sherpa and found it to be plenty, even after all the shrinking in the wash. Unless Michael Miller Organic Fleece shrinks a lot more or folks are adding a ton of extra room for really big babies, 1 yard or max 1.5 yards seems plenty.
Thank you so much for this wonderful pattern! It was easy to follow and produced the most gorgeous jumpsuit. My only concern is that it didn’t actually take 2 yards of fabric as recommended. I bought 1 year of the Michael Miller Organic Sherpa, and even after all the shrinkage from washing it was still plenty. It would be great if you could revisit the recommended yardage, as the cost of two yards of fabric put me off from making this for months.
Hi Carey –
I am so glad you like the pattern! Thank you for writing in – and all your kind words!
I recommended 2 yards for this pattern to accommodate shrinkage and flexibility in sizing, but it’s great to hear that you were able to make it using less! I will adjust the yardage now to let people know that less yardage is needed for smaller sizes.
If you are looking for something to do with all your extra yardage of fabric, you can see all of our projects using Michael Miller Sherpa right here:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/?s=sherpa
Thanks!
Corinne
I love this pattern, but the Sherpa fleece seems to be sold out everywhere I look. Would plain old polarfleece work too?
Hi Elise –
I’m sorry you’re having a hard time finding the right materials! This project is actually made in Michael Miller’s Organic Cotton Fleece (not the Sherpa), though either material would work great (the Sherpa is a little heavier and has more stretch, so you could consider making the garment with a closer fit). It looks like both the Fleece and the Sherpa are available on the Purl Soho site now:
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/3726-Michael-Miller-Organic-Fleece
https://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/3724-Michael-Miller-Organic-Sherpa
That said, if you would still like to go with a regular polar fleece, that would work too!
Happy sewing,
Corinne
Great pattern! My sewing club is making baby/infant clothes for a local charity that supports young mothers in need and this is just perfect. I used regular fleece and found that a yard was enough for the smaller size. Any suggestions on how to make it with short sleeves using cotton woven?
Hi Dee –
Thank you for your kind words on the pattern! And, it is wonderful to hear that it was used for such a great purpose!
I haven’t made the jumpsuit in a woven, so I can’t say for sure what adjustments you would need to make, but I wouldn’t think there would be many. To make short sleeves, you should be able to simply cut the sleeves shorter and hem, making sure that the hem hits the sleeve before the underarm curve.
I hope this helps!
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
-Corinne
This is adorable – love it and thanks for sharing! I am not a great sewer, so I am hoping I can do this! Is it pretty simple? Your directions and photos seem very nice! Just out of curiosity, could this be hand sewn or would that not work out well? I have a new grandbaby arriving in a few months. Thank you again!
Hi Susan –
Thank you for your kind words about this pattern!
The jumpsuit is pretty simple to put together. I think you can do it! However, I would suggest using a machine for the sewing. I actually think it will make the construction easier and it will be more forgiving with the knit fabric.
As always, we are here to help if you need anything along the way!
-Corinne
Is there a reason for using both the fuzzy and flat sides of the fabric on the outside of this precious suit, other than interest? Would it be warm enough for outer wear in the winter? My husband is flying home with this fabric from your shop as we speak and I’m anxious to make it for the new grandbaby he just visited for the first time. I love that it has a gusset like the one on the linen baby pants, which turned out beautifully.
Hi Lee –
Thank you for your kind words about this pattern. I’m so glad that you are inspired to make one for your new grand baby!
The reason we used both sides of the Fleece for the front flaps of the Jumpsuit is just as you guessed it, purely for interest! You can just as easily make both flaps with the flat or fuzzy side up if you prefer.
The Fleece is about the weight and warmth of a thick, fuzzy sweatshirt. Warm enough for the cool days of fall, but probably not quite thick enough for the depth of winter, depending on climate.
Finally, the gusset on the Jumpsuit is just the same as the gusset on the linen pants, but easier to pin since the Fleece is knit!
I hope all this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions as you work on this project!
-Corinne
Hi There!
The link to the instructions goes to a 404 error…wondering if there’s a new link to get them? My dear friend is having a sweet babe soon and this is the cosiest, cutest thing and I think I might even be able to pull it off!
Thanks!
Hello April –
I’m so sorry you’re having trouble getting this pattern! I’ve checked all the links that I could on my end and they seem to be working. Please let me know if you continue to have problems downloading the template and I would be happy to email you directly with the PDF.
I’m sorry I can’t help more!
-Corinne
Please send me the pdf pattern template for Fleece Baby Jumpsuit. It’s not here for some reason.
Dear Patricia,
Thanks for writing in! Here is a link to the pattern template: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Fleece_Baby_jumpsuit.pdf
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Looked simple, but I had problems with the Gusset. I had to do it 4 or 5 times.
Hello Julia –
Curved seams can be quite tricky. I often end up pinning, and repining a few times myself! I hope that you were able to get it all together in the end! Please let us know if we can help with any specific issues you had.
Best,
Corinne
Thank you ever so much for the lovely pattern. Although I am a student of English, all the technical sewing terms had me really confused at the beginning – this is something you do not learn at German universities 😉 Hence, the pictures provided with each step helped lots! I used a padded cotton fabric, and although it was far less forgiving than a fleece fabric might be, it still turned out extremely cute. This is the first time I ever used a template and I am very proud of my slightly uneven result. I am sure my Baby will love it despite ist minor flaws 😉
Thanks and all the best,
Romy
Hi Romy,
Thanks for your kind words! What a great accomplishment to learn how to sew in a project in another language. I am sure that your baby will love it especially because it is made with so much love!
Best,
Cassy
Hello
This jumpsuit looks lovely!
For some reason I only get errors when trying to open the link to the pattern. Has it maybe been moved somewhere else? I’ve also already tried the links in the comments, with no luck either.
I would really love to sew this jumpsuit for my baby due in October.
Can you email me the pattern, please?
Thank you
Hi Rita,
Congratulations! I am so sorry to hear that you are having difficulties! I have checked the link and all seems to be in order now. I am also sending the PDF of the pattern to your email address!
Best of luck and happy sewing!
Cassy
I cannot wait to make this suit, again. I was so excited to sew that I didn’t bother to come back here to read the instructions and didn’t tape the template together before cutting. My first suit will look more patch work than this, but I’m sure it will look fabulous.
Thanks for the tutorial.
It looked so sweet, unfortunately it is a bit too loose, especially the legs. My little girl has naked legs because they pull up all the time. Or maybe my girl is too tall for her age. The lengh fit with 3 month.
Hi Julia,
Thanks for writing in! I am so sorry to hear that the fit isn’t right for your little girl. Babies come in so many shapes and sizes that it can sometimes be hard to predict what will fit them. You can certainly add a few inches to the legs by cutting the pattern and extending it a little.
I hope that this helps and happy sewing!
Cassy
Many thanks for this beautiful jumpsuit. I made it in purple warmkeeper fabric and it is lovely! Looking forward to try many more… Zuzana
Hi, I want to sew this cute jumpsuit. I printed and cut the pattern already. Now I cannot find out if the pattern is with seam allowance or without. Maybe it is written somewhere and I just don´t find it. Will you be so kind to help.
Kind regards
Marliese
Hi Marliese,
Thanks for writing in! This pattern does include the noted seam allowance. You should be good to go with the pieces that you already cut!
Happy sewing!
Cassy
Thank you!
Great tutorial! the only problem is that there is no inch x inch control square in the pattern. this makes a big possibility of error while printing the pattern and makes things even worse for those who use metric system…
Hi Ann!
Thank you so much for writing in and for your kind words! Also, thank you for letting us know that there is no printing control square in the pattern. We are working to correct that oversight.
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Hi. I love your jumpsuit for babies. My daughter expects twins, and I would love to sew this jumpsuit. But I cannot find the pattern in a natural size. When I print it from PDF, it is for tiny Dolls. Can You please help me – Thanks in advance Tina
Hi Tina,
Thanks for writing in! The PDF for this pattern can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fleece_baby_jumpsuit_REV3.pdf If it is printing up too small, please check to make sure that the 1″ square measure on the first page measures 1″ when you print it. The resulting pattern should fit roughly 0-9 month old child.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thank you so much for this pattern. I’m thinking that with minor modifications it would work really well from a premature baby suit. Depending on whether my next grandchild is premature as well, I will have a go at the modifications, but I think all it needs is opening legs and arms (because of all the tubes etc.) The wrap over style is perfect though, and I would make it in really soft flannel. I may have a go anyway, because the NICUs are always in need.
Can you please explain how to sew the snaps in place! Thank you!
Hi M,
To sew the snaps, Otis basically like sewing on a button, you will place the snaps at the designated marks and then sew it down where the small holes are. When sewing the snaps on the top flap, make sure to sew through the Facing fabric only.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
Has anyone made one of these out of flannel and if so did it work well?
Hello Diane,
Thank you for reaching out! I have not made this out of Flannel, but I think it could be really lovely! I would also check out our Sewn Layette Pattern.
Happy sewing!
-Marilla
Could I use wool instead of fleece to adapt this to a winter jumpsuit for my baby to be for walking in cold weather? The wool I was thinking says it’s good for coats , vests, & blankets.
Hi Audrey,
Great idea! I think this jumpsuit would be darling and super cozy in our Lana Cotta Canberra, which is perfectly soft and suitable for baby’s delicate skin! It is just a bit lighter weight than the organic cotton fleece we used in the original, so you will have plenty of room for a few layers underneath or to grow into.
Best of luck and happy sewing!
Julianna
The link for the snaps doesn’t lead anywhere. Can you recommend an alternative? I like the idea of using magnetic snaps but I want to make sure I get the right kind.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately the snaps we originally used have been discontinued and we haven’t been able to find any quite like them; however, our Bohn Magnetic Snaps, although a bit on the larger side, should work well!
Best,
Julianna
Hello, I would like to ask what type of stitch is used? Is it usual straight stitch? Or some type of elastic stitch? Thank you very much 🙂
Hi Zuzana,
Thanks for writing in! Although the fleece is a knit fabric, we used a straight stitch to sew the jumpsuit together since it is quite loose fitting and doesn’t have to stretch to go on. If you prefer, you could certainly sew it together with a zig zag or other stretch stitch!
Happy sewing!
Julianna
Hi there!
I love this jumpsuit!
I sew for a community group – we make clothing for orphaned and refugee children around the world.
I am currently in the middle of sewing one of these, but as I am a beginner sewist, and not using the same fabric recommended by the pattern (I’m using regular fleece), I find myself getting really confused by the fuzzy and smooth side, as I am accustomed to using “right-side” and “wrong-side” instead. I was wondering if it would be at all possible to give me directions using traditional terms. I know this is a big ask, so if you do decide to do so, please know I will be eternally grateful.
Regards
Fahmida
Hi Fahmida,
Thanks for writing in, and what a lovely charity project! Unfortunately, since this jumpsuit uses both the fuzzy and smooth sides of the fleece on the outside of the garment, and I imagine your fleece has a definite wrong side that you don’t want showing on the outside, there isn’t an easy way to rewrite the pattern. However, I think there is a solution! When you are cutting everything out, the only change you have to make is to cut your Front Jumpsuit pieces with the fabric folded in half, so that you have two mirror image pieces when viewed with the right side of the fabric facing up. After that, when seaming everything, just make sure you are always putting your pieces together with the right sides together, regardless of whether the pattern says fuzzy or smooth, and you should end up with all the right side of your fleece on the outside of your jumpsuit!
Best of luck, and I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi,
Just found your baby jumpsuit. I would like to make one, but was wandering if this would would in Flannel/Brushed Cotton?
Thank you for the free pattern.
Regards
Linda
Hi Linda,
Thanks for writing in! The fleece we used for this pattern is a sweatshirt-like knit, so it has some stretch. You may be able to use a flannel or other woven fabric, but you may find that the jumpsuit won’t fit all the way up to 9 months. You might be interested in our Sewn Layette, which we found turns out just lovely in flannel!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I made this using Joann Wubby Fleece and I LOVE IT. The fabric was a pain but this pattern was easy to follow! I added a hood and bear ears and I can’t wait to see the bundled up baby come winter!
I would love to make this for my little one due in December. But I cannot find the pdf on this post. Is there a link I am not seeing? Would you please send me the pdf? Thank you!
Hi Lydia,
Thanks for reaching out, and congratulations! You can find the pattern template linked in the materials list above, or by clicking right here.
Happy sewing!
Julianna
This turned out beautifully using a cotton knit! Thank you for such a lovely pattern. And the resizing instructions are wonderful. Thank you again!
Im almost finished and I love it. But Im just not sure what Im supposed to do with the inside back of the neck. Ive read and re-read the instructions. The pictures look like the raw edge is turned under. Anyone have some help for me to understand better? Thanks
Hi Gina,
Thanks for writing in! Since we used a fleece that doesn’t travel, we didn’t turn under or finish the edges of the back neck facing at all. We simply sewed it down to the back of the jumpsuit about one eighth of an inch from the edge of the facing! If you used a woven fabric that could travel, you may want to finish the raw edges of the facing with a zig zag stitch or serger before securing the facing to the back.
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Yes, Thank you very much.
What a wonderful little suit 🙂
I have some knitted fabric that would do great for this onepiece. But I think the round gusset may seem too clumsy. Will the pattern work if I ignore the gusset space and just prolong the legs with a bit more space in between?
Hi Mette,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I am sure that adjustment would be okay with the pattern if you merge that space with the back legs/body.
Happy crafting!
Gianna
We have a grandchild arriving in May and I thought that I might make one of these for the baby. Do you think that 2 layers of fleece will be too warm? Could I use cotton lawn or another soft fabric for the lining?
Hi Leslie,
Thanks for reaching out! 2 layers of fleece may be a bit warm depending on the climate you are in but you could certainly use a soft fabric like cotton lawn for the lining!
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi, I am trying to figure out how I can adapt this to newborn size. I printed the pattern and out it together and it seems so big! What do you recommend to take away to make it fit 0-3 month?
Thank you so much! Hannah
Hi Hannah,
Thanks for reaching out! The pattern can accommodate 0-9 months based on the size of the baby! Although we don’t currently have the resources to re-work this in more size, I think it could be fairly easy to take it in a bit based on the babies measurements! Keep in mind that the pattern as is already includes the 1/4″ seam allowance!
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
This tutorial was very easy to follow thankyou. I got slightly confused about finishing the front of the gusset but muddled my way through. I used polar fleece to make this for my 6 month old, and it worked well except the arms are quite skinny as there is no way to add width to them when the pattern is enlarged. I had fun though and it was a good project for a relatively inexperienced seamstress.
I love the pattern! Wondering if anyone has tried to make it reversible?
I really like your pattern. I have sewn up two for my Granddaughter.
Hello!
I would like to make this overall for a friends baby. So i wonder what size the dress is originally? I don´t know the size of her baby since she isn´t born. I mean can I make a overall without making any changes on the pattern? Will that fit a newborn?
Hi Lena,
Thanks for reaching out. This pattern is designed to fit sizes 0 – 9 months! I’d recommend taking a look at the schematics to find the exact measurements of the garment. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Would this pattern be printed in other sizes please
Hi Rhian,
Thanks for writing in! While we do not currently have plans to expand sizes on this pattern, I will pass along your message for the design team to keep in mind.
Happy making,
Gavriella
I love this little suit! I am considering trying it and making it double sided – potentially reversible. Any thoughts? For me it would solve the sometimes clunkiness of my interfacings but it’s hard to think about all the potential bugs in sewing it together…like where the front flaps cross over each other…I may have to make one as written to help me think a reversible one through.
Hi Jaynie,
That sounds like a lovely idea…. Unfortunately we haven’t tried this out ourselves, but we would love to hear how your projects turns out! I think that making a practice version following the pattern as written is a great idea.
All the best,
Lili