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12.12

Ruffle Sleeve Onesie + Basic Onesie Pattern (FREE)!

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This post is sponsored by Nature’s Fabrics! Nature’s Fabrics has an amazing selection of organics, knits, and more! 

Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew

I partnered with Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew This is a knit pattern for a basic onesie with a ruffle sleeve! You can totally leave off the ruffle if you want a more gender-neutral piece, but you know I love ruffles! There are two different sizes of ruffle to choose from depending on the look you want! Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew All of the fabrics I used are from Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew

This onesie has 2 snaps at the shoulder to open up the neckline for easier changes and also 3 snaps at the crotch for diaper changes. Don’t be scared of snaps if you haven’t used them! I think they are easier than buttons and zippers combined and they look so cute!Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew This Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesewRuffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew I used a Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew Have a look around the Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | See Kate Sew ruffle-sleeve-onesie-pattern-15 Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew

 

Materials:

–1/2 yard knit fabric

-5 snaps, my favorite is the KAM snap set

–Pattern download in a few sizes! (This used to be free, but is now a full paid pattern!) 

 

Instructions: Cut out 1 front, one back, two sleeves and two sleeve ruffles. Note the shoulders on the front and back of the body pieces. The shoulder will extend on ONE side of the front and the OPPOSITE side on the back. tutorial-1 We’ll start with the sleeves. Fold the sleeves in half along the center fold so the wrong sides are enclosed. Press. Sew two rows of baste stitches across the top curve of the sleeve (the raw edges). Pull the threads to gather the fabric. tutorial-2 Match the ruffle to the top sleeve curve with all the raw edges lined up. Pin the ruffle. tutorial-3 Baste the ruffle to the sleeve. Hem the sleeve by pressing under 1″ and sewing at 3/4″/ tutorial-4 Repeat for second ruffle. tutorial-5 Sew the onesie pieces together at the SHORTENED shoulder. Press seam. tutorial-6     Create a neckline binding by cutting a strip 1.5″ wide. Press in half and sew to the neckline. Press and topstitch. tutorial-7 Fold under 1/2″ on both sides of the lengthened shoulder. This will create a little overlap for snaps to increase the neckline for easier dressing. tutorial-8 Overlap the shoulder pieces about 1/2″ and baste. Insert sleeves into the armscyes by matching the raw edges with right sides together. tutorial-9

Repeat with both sleeves.

tutorial-10

Fold the onesie in half and match up the side seams and sleeves. Sew.   tutorial-11 Baste 3″ at the back bottom edge on either side. Pull threads to gather fabric. tutorial-16 Turn right side out and finish the bottom edge with binding. You’ll use the same 1.5″ wide strips pressed in half. This time, sandwich the raw edges of the onesie between the binding and sew the binding all around the bottom edge. I used a zig zag stitch for this step. tutorial-12 Add 2 snaps to the neckline opening and 3 to the bottom. tutorial-15

All done! I’m always so anxious to try my creations on my baby, but be sure to clip all your threads first! Ruffle Sleeve Onesie | diy baby clothing | handmade baby clothing | sewing tips and tricks | sewing tutorials | baby onesie diy | baby onesie pattern | free sewing patterns || See Kate Sew #babyonesie #sewingtips #sewingpatterns #freesewingtips #seekatesew

 

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12 Comments

  1. Christina in FL

    12/12 at 8:02 AM

    Oh. My. Stars. !!! How amazingly adorable!! I have a girlfriend who is having a “surprise” baby girl so I had better get sewing. My girlfriend will be ga-ga over the ruffles. Plus she is totally psyched about having a girl. (She has a 7 year old boy). Thank you for the pattern and tutorial. :))

  2. rosemary

    12/12 at 8:19 AM

    wow

  3. Ellen

    12/12 at 8:58 AM

    I’m new to your blog, so forgive me if I missed something. But is there a way to download the instructions as well as the pattern?
    I have my first niece due in January and she needs this top!

  4. Debbie Dominguez

    12/12 at 10:22 AM

    I recently received an order from Nature’s Fabrics! Lovely organic cotton velour and a fuzzy, cozy bamboo fleece! They feel divine, now I just need to figure out what to make with them!

  5. Mandi Kalf

    12/12 at 10:58 AM

    Love the onsies:) Thanks for the chance to win!

  6. Kathie OKeefe

    12/12 at 1:15 PM

    Thee are so cute! Do you have the pattern in larger sizes? I need 18mos and 24 mos.

  7. Delia Randall

    12/12 at 1:52 PM

    This is SO cute Kate! That fabric sounds and looks dreamy!

  8. Zane

    12/12 at 2:10 PM

    Is it only me or the link to Nature’s fabric IG seems to be broken?

  9. Marilyn Fry

    12/12 at 7:06 PM

    What size snap do you use? and do you apply a light interfacing to make closure stronger.
    Regards Marilyn

  10. Lynn F.

    12/13 at 4:32 AM

    So adorable! Great pattern and the fabric is just lovely. I love working with knits for baby clothes- comfy and easy care. Thanks for the giveaway and the adorable pattern! Merry Christmas, Kate! :)

  11. Natasa

    12/15 at 3:19 AM

    Wow ! ! Great tutorial and amazing gift! Thank you :)

  12. Sandee

    12/17 at 7:59 PM

    Yup, still the second cutest baby????

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