Our very first guest is Jessica from Me Sew Crazy! Jessica is amazing! You might know her from some of her excellent Project Run and Play Designs, or maybe her special clothing lines she makes for her kids each season. Her current Spring Collection is so inspiring! She also posts funny kid quotes every once in a while! And she’s starting off RUFFLES 2012 on an amazing note…..check this out!
Is there anything cuter than bloomers on a baby? Seriously though.
My best friend is having her very first baby this Summer, a baby girl. Say it with me, awwwwwww…I know, I am so excited for this new Momma-to-be! And we all know what it is like to have that very first girl, its just…magic.
Needless to say, I had to make her something. Something handmade, unique and special for just her and that little lady.
So what could be cuter than bloomers on a baby? Ruffles on bloomers on a baby!
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We have all seen the absolutely adorable ruffled butt bloomers, I decided to take that same idea and give it a bit of a twist. Placing the ruffles on side panels, and accenting with a giant bow that ties around the back.
Are you ready to make some Ruffled Baby Bloomers of your own?
First print out the free pattern pieces for size 0-6 months found HERE.
Once you have your pattern pieces cut, we can start sewing. I used linen, but any kind of cotton or knit will work just fine. Being a visual person, I like lots of photos with my tutorials. So be prepared for photo overload. Let’s go…
First, hem the bottom of each ruffle.
Do a zig zag stitch to secure ruffle onto side panel.
Be sure to leave room on the top when doing this, as well as checking that your ruffle will cover the top of the next ruffle when turned down.
Notice, there is about a 2″ gap from the top on the side panel once the ruffle is turned down.
Set ruffled side panels aside for now, and lets work on the front and back pieces.
Set aside front and back pieces, and now work on the ribbon strap.
You can opt to do this on the back pieces if you wish. I liked the look of the ribbon strap tying around all the way from the front to the back.
Now, let’s pick up those side panels again…
I am not saying it in the instructions…but as a side note – I always finish all of my seams. Either with a serger or zig zag stitch.
We are almost done!
I did the waistband casing a little different. I didn’t want it to be all the way under the ribbon straps – so in order to keep it higher I sewed first in between the ribbon straps in front, then again around the back. 
You can use 1/2″ elastic cut around 15 – 16″ in length.
Hem the bottom of the bloomers, and you are finished! You can of course add an elastic casing around the legs if you wish – just use 1/4″ elastic at 8″ in length.
And there you have it – super cute ruffled bloomers for the little lady in your life!
I cannot wait to see the look on my friend’s face as she opens up this little package all wrapped up in pink tissue paper.
Thank you so much for having me Kate, I cannot wait to see what else the Ruffle Series has in store!
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LOVE!!! I must make this for my lil girlie!!
wonderful! I might try to make this for my daughter… =)
Those are so cute! I love the gray and pink! I always get turned around when I’m making shorts and I forget which part goes where. Thanks for the tutorial!
So adorable! Will be making one for my due-in-3-weeks daughter. Thank you for keeping me busy while nesting!!
that is crazy cute!
Just perfect, seriously.
These are ADORABLE!!! I don’t know what I love more – the color combo or the ruffled panels and bow! Awesome, Jessica!!
They are adorable! I just might try and make something like this for my 3 year old. But first I have to start on her Easter dress :o)
Thank you again so much for having me Kate! I had so much fun making these – who doesn’t love to sew for little baby girls?!! :)
Adorable, Jessica! Love the vintage vibe ~ great job :)
Great job Jess! I’m visiting from your blog and love these! Your friend is sooo lucky :)
Cutest thing ever!
SO CUTE! Way to kick it off, Jessica! :)
This is so cute!! I love it! Thank you!
Forget my 2yo daughter – I want to make a pair of these for ME! So fab, esp in linen.
Slightly aside, I may have to go and put ruffles on EVERYTHING I own now. =)
Most beautiful shorts ever! Thanks!
Most beautiful shorts ever. Really annoying I can’t pin it! I’ll never remember where I found it now….
These are great, and I agree with the comment above, I am making them for myself.
Loving these ruffle pants I am going to make them for my twin daughters, any ideas on how much material to buy.
Christine
You call them ruffle bloomers, I call them ruffled shorts for little and big girls, plus mama needs a pair, too! These are super adorable. I can see my 20 year old daughter wearing them for bedtime.
Can i buy these from you?