Easy-to-sew Play Clothes

When it comes to sewing play clothes for my little girl, I don’t want to spend a lot of time fussing with fine details.

Nightbloom jumper. Stitched in Color.jpg

I like something, like this simple jumper dress, that comes together quickly.

Nightbloom closeup. Stitched in Color.jpg

Extra points if it has open, flat areas that show off the fabric. Check!

Nightbloom Maddie Jumper. Stitched in Color.jpg

My preschooler is going to wear the dress outside in the sandbox, down the lane on her bike and while eating strawberries, picked fresh from our garden.

Riding a Loopfiets. Stitched in Color.jpg

It needs to have room to grown, room to move and room for her own little personality to shine through.

Elora on the loopfiets. Stitched in Color.jpg

By summer’s end, it’s certain to be the worse for wear, because it’s loved.

Maddie Jumper play clothes. Stitched in Color.jpg

Yep, a simple, easy-to-sew pattern is what I want! I’m so glad I found this one.

Flower Friends jumper. Stitched in Color.jpg

She’s worn Violette Field Thread’s Maddie Jumper year after year. I sewed this batch in durable cotton/linen blend fabrics called Nightbloom and Flower Friends found at Fenceline Fabrics.

Maddie Jumper Flower Friends. Stitched in Color.jpg

As always, I used French felled seams whenever possible - at the side seams and when attaching the overall straps. It makes for a strong, super-washable garment and is so easy to do.

Flower Friends jumper back. Stitched in Color.jpg

Next on my list for Rora - a skirt with built-in shorts. Do you happen to know of a good tutorial or pattern?