Balloon sleeve t-shirt for babies - NUAGE MINI

Level: intermediate The sleeves are gathered at the head and bicep in order to get this balloon shape. This pattern is made to be sewn with an overlocker but it can also be sewn with only a usual sewing machine.

Knowing how to use a double needle is a plus. com/tips-to-sew-knits . com/glossary .

Measurements table (cm inches ) Finished garment measurements (cm inches ) *Length at the centre front between the neckline and the hem Model measurements Chest 47cm ( 18 " ) - 79cm tall ( 2'7" ). I made all the samples in size 18months.

Suggested fabrics (m yards ) Light to medium weight stretch knit fabrics like cotton jersey, with 40-50% elasticity (10cm of fabric goes up to 14-15cm when stretched). Prefer a fabric with a good recovery rate (that recovers its initial shape after being stretched).

for a 150cm / 60" wide fabric: 50cm / yd (all sizes) for a 115cm / 45" wide fabric: 50cm / yd (3 to 9months) or 65cm / yd (12 to 36months) Samples shown in the pictures I made both t-shirt in an organic cotton jersey from Stoff & Stil .