1-2-3 Dress

Measure child from neck to ankle double it buy that length material

Wash material before you sew it incase of shrinkage

Refold so that it is the same way it was when you bought it and iron to make straight edges

Open material out flat and fold in half so that it is equal and the length required.( thats your childs length) allow an inch at the bottom for a hem.

Lay your child on the material and with tailors chalk or marking pencil draw along the material about 12 " down from the fold draw under the childs arms and then straight down to the bottom of the material.

pin along this marked line and straighten it up with a ruler if needed.

Make sure that the garment is very loose so the child has plenty of movement and so that they can wear warm clothing underneath.

Once that has been double-checked (i made mine about 6" bigger on each side of my child) sew along the line you drew.

After sewing the sides fold the material in half along the folded edge side to side. then from the centerfold measure 1/4" down and from that point cut diagonally to a point 3" from teh center fold. you now have a neck opening. this can be adjusted as required.

Try the garment on your child before you cut any matrial from the side or under arm. to make adjustments if it is not loose enough restitch as nessecary to allow for more room.

Once you are satisfied that it is roomy enough to allow movement and thick clothing then cut excess materail from sides and under arms. (this is what you will make the goodie bag from)

For indoor wear just tie a belt around it to get a better fit.

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