How to Make a Baby Romper from a T Shirt

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a youth-sized t-shirt and a pre-made romper (aka a "onesie").

   Fold both the t-shirt and the romper in half and lay the romper on top of the shirt, lining them up at the fold.
   
   Trace.
   
   See how the crotch on the romper puffs up because it's in a shorts shape? Ignore that.
   
   You'll have to fudge a bit for the bottom part.
   
   Use the image as a guide.
   
   You should narrow the sleeves (or take them off altogether, up to you).
   
   So basically you're cutting a chunk out of the armpit and then letting it widen for the legs. ,]]Sew on the armpit line only.
   
   Don't close the leg area. , Go ahead and cut your bottom line too, just make sure you leave enough to hem or you'll get an underwear shape. , Don't let your cat help, he doesn't have thumbs. ,, If you use snaps, reinforce your fabric with something that doesn't stretch so they hold up better.
   
   Make sure your closures are so that the flaps point toward each other when you go to close it.
   
   So both sides should be facing up when laid flat. , Otherwise, you'll want to hem.
   
   Cut that little diagonal slit between the crotch flap and the rest of the leg so your corners don't bunch. ,,
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   Step 2: Turn your t-shirt inside out.

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   Step 3: where the orange line is; click to enlarge image.

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   Step 4: Unfold and cut just outside of the line you just sewed.

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   Step 5: Fold it over and trace what you've just cut onto the other side.

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   Step 6: Sew the armpit line on that side and cut.

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   Step 7: Attach your closure.

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   Step 8: Stop here if you don't mind a homemade appearance.

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   Step 9: Turn the finished romper right side out .

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    Step 10: Dress your child.

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