So this week’s Project Run and Play challenge was to transform a dress shirt into something wearable for a child. A few months ago I had purchased Burda 9491, and I thought I might try to make a romper based off that pattern. The original pattern has cap sleeves and a pleated front yoke; you can see a lovely interpretation here.
I changed the romper to include two layered ruffled sleeves and ruffles going down the front next to the buttons. I also made the shorts a little shorter and reduced the circumference of the leg bands so the shorts are a little puffier. I’m not a huge fan of the pattern’s elastic waist band (a little too 1970s Ralph Furley reminiscent) and would probably do it differently if I made this again. But I made a little sash and it tied everything together nicely and covered the waistband.
But as usual, my model loved it!
I love rompers and actually am making one this week as well. Yours is totally sweet!! Love it! I just started a blog and actually posted a romper I made a few days ago. I would love for you to check it out and follow my blog if you enjoy it! Thanks!
http://thegregariouslife.blogspot.com/
Can’t wait to see your romper!
So cute! I love that pattern,and just made the shirt from that pattern for my entry last week:) Have yet to try the romper, but do plan to extend the shirt into a dress someday! Nice work..
I also bought it just for the shirt pattern! Thanks!
Adorable! Love the sleeves and the ruffles. Well done!
Thanks!
I love the front ruffles.
I actually wanted to put two strips of ruffles coming down the front, but that was as much fabric as I could salvage…the inside of the collar had to be a different fabric, just because there was no more fabric left.
Your daughter is gorgeous!!! I love this look! I might have to check out that pattern! I love rompers but I’ve only made one so far for my daughter! I think they will be easier once she starts to walk!
Lols…I had to laugh when I read “easier” and “starts to walk” in the same sentence! That might be the only thing that is easier once she is vertically mobile!
What a cute idea….perfect for that age! Super sweet {and fun}!!
What a cute, but subtle romper! I love how the ruffle and the sleeves make it feminine without being too girly. Well done!
Such a lovely dress, it looks really clean and finished. I will post mine (hopefully) by friday, this week has me going in too many directions. So glad to see that others are able to make such great stuff, I have hope!
I hear you, last week and this week was the only two times I have been able to participate in the sew along this season. But every time I do complete a project under the gun like this, I feel I have learned something and there is a real sense of accomplishment.
Super cute. Love that romper and ruffles!
such a cutie – those ruffles are great. I can’t wait until I can do rompers again for baby girl – I feel like once she is fully walking she’ll be able to pull them off again. ;o)
So smart to bubble the shorts a bit. This turned out so adorable. I love the ruffles down the front and really just adore a romper look. Great job!
Thanks, I think it would have been cuter if the shorts were a little shorter, more romperish then. Well, next time!
We featured you on our blog. Thanks for sewing along! http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/2013/02/prp-sew-along-winter-2013.html
With Love,
Jo
What, what an honor…thanks!