DIY Easy-Sew Baby Harem Bloomers

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DIY Baby Harem Bloomers

DIY Baby Harem Bloomers

You’d think that I was a regular Donna ReedĀ up in here, sewing all of these goodies for baby girl! Truth be told, I only sew if it’s easy. So you can rest assured that none of these sewing projects are terribly scary in any way. In fact, if you can sew in a straight line you can tackle these. And I can’t stand how cute these little bloomers turned out, so I’ll probably end up making her a bunch more of them. It was also another chance to use my new EverSewn machine, which I’m completely smitten with. I realized as I was sewing these the other day that I was doing it while Ryan was on a work call in the same room and it was totally quiet! My old machine was crazy loud but this one barely makes a peep. Like, I could sew these in the same room while the kids were napping and I would still be golden. I’m into that.

Materials

  • soft fabric with some give. You could use the front and back of an old t-shirt, or a woven skirt, or just grab something cute at the fabric store. If you’re measuring yardage, I’d get 1/3 yard to be safe. You could probably get away with 1/4 yard if you’re reaaaallllly careful how you cut.
  • 1/2″ elastic
  • 1/8″ elastic
  • sewing machine andĀ notions
  • scissors
  • safety pins
  • iron
  • printable bloomers pattern

Make Time: 1 Hour

DIY Baby Harem Bloomers

Step 1: Print our bloomers patternĀ and cut out along the black outer line.

Step 2: Fold your fabric in half, being sure to arrange any patterns in the direction you’d like. Place the folded edge against the line on the pattern that says “Cut 2 On Fold.” Pin the pattern to the fabric and cut around the edges (do not cut your fold apart). Repeat this so that you have two identical pieces.

Step 3: Place right sides together and pin the two pieces to each other. Sew a straight stitch down both sides and around the crotch.

Step 4: On the waistband, fold over 3/4″ and fold again so that the raw edge is hidden. Iron in place. Repeat on both leg holes, only folding over 1/2″ each time.

Step 5: Sew a straight stitch around the waist and leg holes, leaving a 1″ opening on each hole through which you’ll insert the elastic.

Step 6: For the waist, cut 15″ of 1/2″ elastic. Attach a safety pin to one end and fish it through the open hole, all the way around the waist, and back out the same open hole.

Step 7: Overlap the ends of the elastic by about 1/2″ and sew them together.

Step 8: Pull the elastic entirely inside the waist casing and sew the open 1″ of casing closed.

Step 9: Repeat Steps 6-8 for each leg hole. For each hole, use 7″ of 1/8″ elastic.

Step 10: Flip the bloomers right side out, adjust the elastic so that it’s evenly spread, and put those babies on your baby!

 

Just a note — for sewing the 1/8″ elastic ends together, it’s easiest if you just lay them on top of each other with the ends pointing the same direction. Place them under the sewing machine’s presser foot. I then used my EverSewn machine’s auto-lock button, which sews a few locking stitches right in place. Way easier than trying to stitch a line down that tiny elastic! Another reason I love this new machine. Also, FYI — this pattern is sized for a little one that’s 0-3 months. So if you want to size it up, just enlarge the pattern to your kiddo’s size.

So! In just about a week’sĀ time these little bloomers will be filled with some fresh baby buns and I cannotĀ wait.Ā Until then, stay tuned for one more simple sewing tutorial, coming soon!

DIY Baby Harem Bloomers

DIY Baby Harem Bloomers

This post isĀ sponsored by EverSewn. All ideasĀ and opinions are my own. Thank you for being supportive of the brands who help keep Lovely Indeed rocking!

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  2. oooh I can’t wait to see a picture of these on Baby Girl! I love bloomers, but for a December baby in Buffalo, NY, I’m gonna have to wait for quite a few months to get my own fix:)

    1. Awe, thanks Annie! ? and December will be here before you know it… I’ll be sure to send you some Cali sunshine! ā˜€ļø

  3. This is such a great tutorial! I can’t wait to make a boy version of these for my nephew arriving in just than a month. They’ll go perfect with my sisters bohemian theme.

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