Up to 1 1/8 yards of light to medium weight knit fabric with at least 5% stretch for the body, 45" wide.
Early Baby to 6/9 mo = 3/8 yard
9/12 mo to 3/4 Yr = 1/2 yard
4/5 Yr to 6/7 Yr = 3/4 yard
7/8 Yr = 1 yard
8/9 Yr to 10 Yr = 1 2/8 yard
*Note that the fabric needs to stretch for the neck opening to go over the child's head.
Optional: Rib knit for the neckline; you can use the main fabric.
Notions:
Matching thread.
Sewing machine and/or serger, equipped with a stretch needle for the machine. (No serger required!)
Twin-needle or cover stitch machine for hems.
—You can use a zigzag stitch for the hems.
Optional but helpful: Walking presserfoot for your sewing machine.
