Babies, especially newborns, are the favorite models of many needlewomen. After all, things are sewn on them quickly, the number of models is striking in variety. However, the first question that arises among craftswomen who are going to sew a dowry for an infant is how to build a pattern.
This pattern for baby's clothes has a number of distinctive features. First, babies are small, which means things should also be small. In this case, you must try to sew so that the thing does not hinder movement (the baby is actively moving, waving his arms and legs). Secondly, children's clothing does not require measurements such as waist, hips and bust.
Since the dowry is sewn in advance, you can use average standards to build a pattern. For babies, there is a certain size range that you can be equal to.
How to build a pattern for a baby
The principle of constructing a pattern for sewing clothes for a child is practically no different from the standard one for an adult. Take special paper, apply a drawing on it, and then transfer it to the fabric. For example, to sew a jumpsuit, you essentially need two seams - on the sides. The easiest option is to make a one-piece product. However, it should be borne in mind that the vital activity of babies is quite active, so it is better to think over the fasteners or a folding pocket on the bottom for an easier diaper change.
You can take a ready-made pattern from fashion magazines, as well as other specialized publications that include blanks. You can also use patterns that needlewomen share on various forums.
On the forums you can ask for advice and share your discoveries in the field of sewing. Experienced seamstresses will tell you how you can solve a particular problem that arises during sewing.
If you are going to sew for a baby who has already been born. You can easily take measurements from it. To build a pattern, you will need the length of the shoulders, the length of the legs, the length of the entire body - from the neck to the heels. If the item comes with sleeves, also remove the length of the handle. Next, on tracing paper, set aside at a slight angle the length of the shoulders, draw a line in a straight line to the waist area, then draw the legs. Babies usually have closed clothes. However, if you are going to sew clothes for the summer, you can make the pants open.
After that, it remains only to fold the fabric into pieces and transfer the pattern to it. It is better to sew the product with seams outward so that they do not injure the delicate skin of the child. Don't worry about it being ugly. On the contrary, it looks quite original and fresh.
What materials to choose
To create things for a newborn baby, only the best and most natural materials are needed. That is, if you are sewing a bodysuit for a newborn, it should be made of natural cotton. It is better not to use synthetics for babies.
As for the various fasteners, it is better to choose buttons so that the clothes can be unbuttoned and fastened as conveniently as possible. This will help things be functional.
