Alex Romper & Shirt - Video Lesson
Alex is a fully-lined romper and jumper with shirt for boys and girls. This video walks you through making the romper for boys. Additionally, Susan sews the shirt that completes the outfit. As you add new techniques to your sewing, this is an excellent project to jump into after you’ve watched our technique lesson: "Learn to Sew: 2 Thimbles".
Pattern: Alex
Run Time: 2 hours, 39 minutes
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Difficulty Rating: Moderate - 2 Thimbles
Supplies:
Children’s Corner Alex (sold separately)
Fabric – romper, shirt & lining
Sewing Machine
Basic sewing supplies
Buttons Romper (5/8”– 3/4”) – 2
Buttons Shirt (3/8”) – see chart on pattern cover
Pre-made corded piping – 2 1/2 yards
Elastic (3/4” wide) – 1/3 yard
Glue Baste-it (optional)
Solvy (optional)
Featherweight interfacing
In this lesson you'll learn:
- Reading pattern instructions
- Understanding markings on pattern pieces
- How to properly transfer pattern markings to fabric
- Laying out pattern pieces accurately on fabric
- Topstitching a pocket
- Tips for trimming, and turning crisp corners on romper straps
- Properly turning a lined garment – the "Taco" method
- Perfect Peter Pan collar with piping
- Constructing straight sleeve, complete with piped hem
- How to make buttonholes on your machine
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