Over the years, I have tried various sewing patterns for my kids on Creativebug, so I think it is very helpful to know how to do this. Keeping track of existing clothing to create a pattern will really help you understand the architecture of the clothes, how the clothes are made. It’s also useful when you want a template for something but can’t find the right one or you don’t have the outfit that suits you and you want to repeat it.

In this post, I will show you how to make a simple shorts template that is just part of the template from an existing pair of shorts. You can use this method for other types of clothing as well, and you cannot predict the size you need as it is based on something that suits you anyway.

There are some caveats for following clothes to make patterns that I want to mention before we get started. First, consider the ethical pitfalls: Don’t use a template built to create the template or product you want to sell. It uses someone else’s business to profit, and if you are not allowed to do so, that is wrong. Do your job, my friends. Over the years I have drawn and recreated many clothes for myself or my children, but when I create new models for sale, I don’t use layouts; I write new templates from scratch or base them on my own existing blocks. Also, keep in mind that the “no problem to watch as long as it’s for personal use” philosophy may still be viewed by some as too weak; There are those who believe that viewing is unacceptable under any circumstances.

Another thing: the layout is pretty slow and detailed, which requires lots of adjustments / adjustments, so if you already have a stitch pattern for what you’re watching, consider supporting an artist who has already spent time creating this template for you.

Okay let’s start!

Pampered

Size: (premature) 0/1 – 1/3 – 6/9 – 12/18 months (2 – 3/4) years
Size in cm: (40/44) 48/52 – 56/62 – 68/74 – 80/86 (92 – 98/104)

Materials:

DROPS BABY MERINO from Garnstudio
(50) 50-50-50-50 (100-100) g colour no 02, off white

DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 or 60 cm) SIZE 3 mm – or size needed to get 24 sts x 48 rows in garter st = 10 x 10 cm.
DROPS DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES and CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm) SIZE 2.5 mm – for edge.

When my daughters were younger, we used cloth diapers with them. I loved making little woolen panties and skirts to keep them dry. After the birth of our son, we decided to go vegan for various reasons, so small woolen panties were out of the question.

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