Constructing Children’s Clothing
September 6th, 2008. Filed under: Sewing on Saturday.If you construct garments for adults, sewing for children sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? Instead of making big people’s clothes, just make them the same only smaller. Well, it doesn’t always work that way. How many little bitty people, such as toddlers, do you know with a grown up shape? Those bodies just aren’t built like adult bodies. At Sew, Mama, Sew, there’s a good article about modifying pants patterns for babies and kids. Sew Mommy has some tips for sewing for children. You can see a tutorial for some really quick, easy bandana pants at this site.
Many universities have sites to help out the seamstress. Mississippi State University Extension Service has information here which includes charts of children’s body measurements. That’s very helpful if the child for whom you are sewing is maybe a niece, nephew or grandchild who lives at a distance from you.
Sewing.org is a very good place for easy kid’s patterns and projects. You can check out their patterns and if you are more of a beginner, there are guidelines to help with the difficult or unfamiliar techniques. This site is very informative and user friendly. If you have no children for whom to sew, consider making some new little garments to donate to one of your favorite charities. Many children have never had something new, especially something that’s been made with love.