Ruffled Butt Romper!

Ruffled Butt Romper

I have been studying all of the ruffly rompers out there. Looking for that perfect pattern to add to my collection. Decided to look through my Ottobre collection and found a simple boys romper that I thought could be modified to work. So I decided to give it a go! 

I sew with knits on a daily basis. Woven fabrics not much at all. But that doesn't stop me from hoarding wovens. So I dove into my shelving to see what I had to work with! It was a hard decision. I had forgotten how many woven prints that I had. Settle on a few coordinates from a Denyse Schmidt line that were available at Joann's a couple of years ago. Paired it with 1 or 2 other prints and I was on my way! 

 

The pattern is from the 3/2012 issue of Ottobre. The 1st one in the issue, the Little Goldfish romper. I ended up cutting my straps 2.5" longer than the pattern pieces. I thought a knot would be cuter than just a snap. Next I made my lining on the bib part, exactly the same as the main bib. That way I could conceal all the raw edges and it would be comfier for baby. I cut 3 - 1.5" x 24" long ruffles, actually I cut them at 3" because I folded and made tubes for my ruffles. That way if they flip up or down,you don't see the wrong side of the print. The last adjustment I made was to add about 1" to the ends of the crotch on both the front and back. I prefer snaps for diaper changes and thought it might be easier for a little baby. 

All the pieces cut out. 

This took way too much sewing time. I think the next go around will be easier now that I know what I would like to change and in what order to sew everything. I probably will make my ruffles a little longer the next time by and inch or two, so they ruffle more. 

Front of romper

And the back ruffly part! Love this bum! 

Now off to make a simpler one without the ruffles!