BILBAO baby bloomers paper pattern
Bilbao is a unisex baby bloomer pattern, featuring both briefs and shorts. The legs and waistband are elasticated. Several options are available: removable suspenders, a ruffle or skirt at the waist, a paperbag waistband, decorative buttoned tabs, and frilly elasticated legs (for the shorts format).
A great companion for baby's first adventures.
Available from 1 month to 4 years.
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Video tutorial
Size range
Sewing level
Easy to Intermediate
What you will learn with this pattern: sewing elasticated thigh casings, elasticating a waistband, sewing removable suspenders.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Suggested fabrics
- Warp and weft: poplin, batiste, plumetis, double gauze, viscose, linen, lightweight denim, chambray, seersucker, ribbed velvet, corduroy, flannel, soft woollen cloth
- Knits: jersey, lightweight sweatshirt fabric, French terry, openwork knit, Lycra knit
- Supplies
- 1.5 cm elastic for the waistband
- 5 mm elastic for the thighs
- Thin fusible interfacing for the straps option
- Buttons for the straps option
- Decorative buttons for the tab(s) option
Contents of the pattern
- Bilingual French/English tutorial
- Multi-size pattern sheet. On this pattern, the pieces do not overlap.
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The cover is shipped upon receipt of payment.
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