Here is a not so short visual picture tutorial of how I do the necklines mainly for the lap over the shoulder Baby gowns. This is a modified Kwik Sew 3090 pattern. This particular one is the X-small/Newborn size and I left off the hand covers and I used ribbing for the neckline which I will show you.
First cut your pieces out. Here are mine all prepped for sewing. LABEL either (or both) the front/back pieces so you dont have to keep looking at the length to be reminded which is which.
Sew/Serge on the Ribbing to each neckline and sleeve.. stretch the RIBBING only and not the shirt with it. And stretch only slightly. I use one 17″ piece for ONE neckline and then one SLEEVE cuff.
IF you have any questions, feel free to post. 😀
Tags: baby gown, envelope, lap shoulder, neckline, ribbing, sewing, Tutorials
March 7, 2008 at 7:14 am |
Good job mama! That is a very good tutorial.
March 7, 2008 at 7:55 am |
Good tutorial. I may have to try a lap tee now! 🙂
March 7, 2008 at 7:39 pm |
I have come to dislike binding, so I will definitely have to try your “ribbing” version. Great tute, thanks for sharing it Stacy!
March 8, 2008 at 2:00 am |
Good tutorial. Very good work!
March 8, 2008 at 4:47 am |
Great tutorial!!!
April 12, 2008 at 7:13 am |
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January 31, 2009 at 9:20 am |
Did you do the same thing with the sleeve cuffs? It is so cute I am making one for my soon to be baby! Also I don’t quite get what you basted, what pieces I mean, I’m a fairly new sewer maybe that’s why.
January 31, 2009 at 8:43 pm |
One more thing where did you get the sleeve you use? I like your version better but don’t know where you got it. Thanks!
March 25, 2009 at 1:34 am |
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February 6, 2010 at 10:38 am |
Fantabulous! I was going to make my son some lap tees the other day, but I chickened out and just made regular tees and matching shorts (from some reconned adult tees). Now I think I will have to go ahead and try some. Thanks for the tute!
February 15, 2010 at 11:26 pm |
How much elastic did you put in the bottom of the gown?
February 17, 2010 at 9:48 am |
Joy~ I believe it is approximately 15″ 🙂 Stacy
March 27, 2010 at 10:45 pm |
Thank you! I found my pattern and it all worked out. The newborn size was about 17″ in the pattern I had but I appreciate your prompt answer.
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August 4, 2012 at 6:55 am |
I just bought this pattern and was looking to do ribbing. And found your post. =O)) Do you TRIM the neckline back a little from the pattern because you’re doing ribbing instead of just turning under and hemming? Thanks!!
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