I am so excited about several new to me vintage patterns I recently acquired. I jumped right into making this sunsuit.
Sunsuit view 4
The original pattern calls for bias edging and plastic lining. I used muslin instead, and added a 1/4 in seam allowance. It helped to make the leg hole just a bit bigger, by not adding the seam allowance there. Note the elastic at the leg. I used KAM snaps and a variety of trim options.
Inside of sunsuit
Boy version with applique and no ruffles.
Boy sunsuit
Finished sunsuit back.
Back boy sunsuit
And the girly versions! : )
Sunsuit with shoulder ruffles, flower and red snaps
Ruffly all around body front
Someone said this was not boyish enough for boys, but they are 3 months size, so I think it is fine. I am already working on another. I love the sweet simplicity of this pattern. It is very easy to make.
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Debbie – who has written 3 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I am a 50s baby and my early memories include ironing day. I love the smell of hot cotton and linen! Mamma and Grandma always sewed and ironed together, and I learned to do both while I was young. I recently started sewing baby clothes and many people commented how 'old fashioned" or vintage or retro they looked. I did not see it, but I was using patterns from the 70s as well as re-issued 50s looks. Then I started collecting vintage patterns and making the look more deliberate. I am still experimenting and trying options. The most important is that the clothes be comfy and easy to use.
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Absolutely adorable!!!
I think they are all adorable! They don’t have to be all blue or camo to be for boys
I think you did a lovely job!
awwwww sooo sweet
Well I love the boyish version, which is perfectly boyish in my point of view, and which a girl could easily wear as well!
I think it is lovely for a boy, why do things always have to be boyish or girly?