Kindred Top + Romper
Kindred Top + Romper
This is a loose fit romper or top designed to fit throughout all stages of life. It includes sizing from newborn up to adult plus! The bubble romper gives you a gender neutral option for matching with your littles.
This is a design offshoot of our Mama Romper. The difference? This nursing panel can go inside the garment or outside of it, allowing you to have a knotted front. This romper has sizing from newborn and up, all in one pattern. And this romper has no pleats. This pattern also comes with a top version, which has it's own instructions in the tutorial.
These make great gifts because it's easy to guess the size!
We included a modifications page that has ideas for modifying the pattern, including how to close up the nursing access after you've weaned, and tips on making a nursing friendly version if you're not sure you'll be nursing.
Pattern options: Top, below knee, and maxi lengths. Below knee and Maxi lengths each have high/low, high/high (sides are lower than front and back), or low/low (traditional dress hem) options. Sleeveless, flared sleeve, or super flared elbow or short sleeves. Nursing or not.
Difficulty: Beginner with some experience sewing lightweight knits.
Fabric: Knits with drape - rayon/spandex, sweater knits, merino wool, bamboo/spandex, double brushed polyester.
Yardage: See chart in the images. Maximum amount needed is 5 yards.
Maternity friendly: Yes, no modifications needed.
Nursing friendly: Yes, modifications included in pattern.
Size range: Five grow-with-me youth sizes and three adult sizes cover from 20" (50 cm) to 66" (167 cm) bust.
Fit: Positive ease everywhere except the upper bust. Fitted at the upper bust and loose everywhere else.
Pockets: Yes, inseam pockets.
Time to complete: One hour to cut (pattern has large pieces that may not fit on your table). One hour to sew.
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Merino Wool
Want to use merino wool to make this? Check out our article with tips on sewing with merino wool and where to buy it.
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This pattern is very user friendly and you can build a whole summer wardrobe out of it. So many options and opportunities to match with your kiddos!