I’ve had my eye on a boutique layette for sweet Sayble’s coming home outfit but there was NO WAY I was gonna pay $30+ dollars for one. With that being said, we decided to make our own and let me tell you, it was WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY easy! Here’s what you’ll need….
- onesie (or a t-shirt would work)
- fabric for the gown part of the layette
- sewing machine
- elastic
- embellishments (optional)
Step 1: Choose your fabrics, measure and cut.
I chose this heart onesie and a soft, minky fleece for the gown. We have long babies and I wanted this to be snuggly and comfy, so with a bigger bottom seam allowance our fabric piece ended up measuring 20″ (wide) x 24″ (long).
Step 2: Pin and sew your bottom seam.
This is where your elastic will thread through to make it fitted over baby’s feet. Our bottom seam was about an inch wide. A half inch would totally work if using elastic. If you wanted to use ribbon instead, make it the size of your ribbon.
Step 3: Sew your back (or side) seam.
I opted for having my seam run down the side in the event I decided on ribbon vs. elastic, that way the bow would be seen. Either way works fine, you pick!
It also helps to have cute helpers around. 🙂 He was enthralled with the sewing machine!
Step 4: Measure out where you want the gown to start on the onesie and pin in a gathered fashion.
We placed our fabric about an inch or so down from the armpits of the onesie and pinned it upside down so you just have to flip it over when you’re done. (My apologies for the blurry pic – what the heck??)
Step 5: Insert your elastic, add embellishments and marvel at your work!
I mean, c’mon…isn’t that adorable?? I can’t wait to bring our sweet baby girl home in this snuggly little thing – with a big bow in her hair, of course. 🙂
***Kudos to my fabulously talented hubby who sews far better than I, that can take my ideas and help make them come to life!