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12 HD Video Lessons
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Instructor
Shelly Figueroa
Shelly is a co-author of Sewing for Boys and the founder of Figgy's Patterns, a company that creates "simple, modern, contemporary" sewing patterns for children. View profile »
Kids Romper Revamp
Creative Pattern Adapting
with Shelly Figueroa
Sew a fashionable outfit for your little girl as adorable and one-of-a-kind as she is with Shelly Figueroa, the brainchild behind Figgy's Patterns.
Sewing fashionable-yet-functional clothing for children is child's play after taking Kid's Romper Revamp with Shelly Figueroa, the founder of chic children's clothing company Figgy's Patterns.
Follow step-by-step to make a romper from Shelly's popular "Zephyr" pattern, which can be adapted to create up to five looks, including a pants jumpsuit, separates and a sundress. Shelly shows you how to accurately measure children and adjust patterns for a perfect fit. Learn how to choose fabrics to ensure your child's comfort year-round, as well as when and where to use different types of interfacing. Finish with sophisticated design elements like braided shoulder straps, button loops and hem ties that will elevate your garment from homemade to handmade.
By the end of the course, you'll have an outfit for your little girl as one-of-a-kind as she is – and have learned valuable techniques that can be applied to any children's sewing, regardless of gender.
What You'll Learn
- Make a stylish romper-based outfit for girls ages 18 months to size 8/9
- Take accurate children's measurements and adjust for a perfect fit
- Select appropriate fabrics and feature details for comfort and seasonality
- Adapt the basic pattern to create five pattern variations from pants to a dress
- Create a boutique-chic look that your child will love
What You'll Make
A fun and comfortable romper fit to your child's specific measurements. Click here to see available sizes and fabric requirements or find them in the downloadable course materials.
What You'll Need:
- Fabric of your choice
- Coordinating thread
- Hip curve (if altering the pattern)
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 4:59 |
| 2 | Proper Measurements | 6:24 |
| 3 | The Zephyr Romper Pattern | 17:02 |
| 4 | Fabric | 10:53 |
| 5 | Interfacing | 7:12 |
| 6 | Braiding Technique | 10:19 |
| 7 | Gathering & Main Yoke Attachment | 9:27 |
| 8 | Completing the Romper Top | 26:05 |
| 9 | Romper Short Pockets | 10:04 |
| 10 | Completing the Romper | 28:42 |
| 11 | Custom Options | 9:11 |
| 12 | Bonus | 2:03 |
Skills you should have:
- Cut out and sew a simple sewing pattern
- Take measurements for a garment or project sewing
- Sew a straight stitch
- Basic machine quilting skills
- Sew simple garments
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Fantastic!
Shelly is an amazing instructor and shared some really beautiful ideas for adapting the pattern. The "creative pattern adapting", even though it was part of the title, was a surprise treat that has opened my eyes in regard to my own pattern collection. I am also very appreciative to have a pattern that works so wonderfully with such a wide variety of fabrics.
Great course!
This is such a great way to learn. The lessons were easy to follow and I love the fact that I can rewatch them as often as I want to. Shelly is a great instructor. I taught for 35 years, so I know the preparation she went through to make the lessons so well put together. Plus, she obviously enjoys what she is doing. I will take any class Shelly teaches in the future. This one is a real winner and I recommend it highly!
love it!
wow! i'm not even done but i couldn't wait to write a review and say how much i love this class. this is the best sewing class i have ever taken and it is so convenient. Shelly is a great instructor and i've really learned a lot. it's also nice that Shelly is available to answer questions and help along the way. i'm going to recommend this to all of my friends that aspire to sew.
Very good class
I loved this class,I hope that Shelly in the future presents another one. I am not expert,I am a beginner but I learned a lot. Thank you Shelly I love the way you teach !!!
Great class
Shelly did a great job teaching the class and her instructions were easy to follow. I learned some great tips to use for future garments.
Would love to have her teach a class on making a pleated skirt for winter weather. It is cold here.
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