Baby Captain America (Romper #2)

There was a lot of sewing during my at-home mini vacation... a lot! Mending, seaming, hemming, embroidery, applique... both by machine and by hand.

I've had another attempt at a romper for Junah on my list (here's the first), and that happened on Monday.

This time, I used the same old Simplicity pattern (#5049... which I've since acquired in 2 more sizes) mashed up with a modified & upsized Simply Summer Romper, a free pattern (12-mo size) on Craftsy.

The things I love most about that Simplicity pattern are the facings (possibly my most favorite thing), the shoulder snaps, and the 2-piece back.

The free pattern offered a little guidance with shaping for the one-piece front, and I was excited to try the snap crotch.

Seven snaps total, top & bottom, are possibly a bit of overkill... haha!

The fabric came from a thrifted t-shirt.

Centering the design on the front meant that I was a little short of fabric for the straps. That happened with the giraffe romper, too, but my fix then was quite rushed and haphazard.

This time, I took the few extra minutes needed to do it symmetrically... and nicely. Top stitching even.

I also did just a bit of top stitching under the each arm to secure the facings. And, this time, I also hemmed the legs.

Forgetting to make corresponding adjustments to the facing pattern pieces, but not discovering that fault until after cutting, meant that I didn't have enough t-shirt fabric. I dug through my scraps and found some fabrics that corresponded well enough. I quite love how that worked out.

I'm so happy with how it turned out. It's at least a hundred times better than the last. There's still room for little tweaks & improvement, but I feel like I'm on track.

Baby Captain America doesn't do windows (unless you like fingerprints!), but he's happy to help sweep the deck!

Also, I'm dying over those shoes...

Comments

[karen]

So adorable - both the baby and the romper! I've been thinking about trying some dresses for my granddaughters.

[kmkat]

Aw, isn't Captain America just the cutest thang! Good work, Grandma!

[margene]

You did a fantastic job from finding the T all the way through the sewing! Junah embodies Captain America!!

[Carole]

Utterly adorable - the baby, the romper, the shoes!

[Bonny]

You're so lucky to have such a cute Captain America sweeping your deck! I'm years and years away from having any grandchildren, but your great rompers make me want to start thrifting t-shirts and sewing for the future!

[Mary]

Vicki - you did a great job with that romper - wow! and that modeled FO shot with the broom...priceless! I'm picturing a vintage concert tee making an appearance for romper #3? ;-)

[Rachel]

Lovely work and adorable little helper and the shoes, oh the shoes! :)
He is indeed a very well dressed little darling.

[Kym]

Oh my god, Vicki. I am on an adorableness overload here! That romper! That sweet face! And . . . (gasp!) . . . the shoes!!!! What a sweetheart! XO