Welcome to our Runabout Sew Along!
Day One is reserved to purchasing the pattern, printing and cutting the size(s) you need. If you plan on sewing for yourself you can get the Runabout Romper and Dress here, if you’re sewing for your little one, the RRD can be purchased here and if you’re sewing for both of you (just think of the mommy and me matching outfits!) you can get the bundle. If you can’t decide which one to make, our Round Up blog will give you a glance at all options included, from sleeve length to bottom styles.
This sew along will be held in the the M4M & P4P Sew Along group so be sure to join the group not only for the exclusive discount code available for the Runabout patterns but also to post your daily progress this week. Don’t be shy about asking questions or suggestions, that’s what sew alongs are or, after all.
Now that you purchased the pattern(s), print the size needed. In order to do that it is very important that you take your most accurate measurements. You will need your waist, hips and chest measurements in order to choose the correct Runabout Romper or Dress size. P4P has an amazing blog that gives you tip for accurately taking your measurements. You can read all about it here. If your measurements put you in a different size for chest/waist/hips be sure to check out our P4P University blog and grade to achieve the perfect fit.
The P4P team has started adding Projector Files to the new patterns so I couldn’t miss the opportunity to use it for my own dress. You can see in today’s video how easy it is to utilize one instead of printing your pattern.
The pattern is drafted for knit fabric with at least 30% stretch and soft drape. My personal recommendations are rayon spandex, bamboo lycra, ITY, Cupro and double brushed poly. All of these would make great rompers and dresses.
For my dress I am using a gorgeous floral CoordiKnit Nonsense Fabrics bamboo lycra which has beautiful drape and a soft feel. Bamboo is my favorite fabric base ever so it was only natural that I picked this base for my RRD dress…plus, it’s so, so pretty!! CoordiKnit is this sew along’s sponsor as well so our two lucky winners will be receiving prizes to treat themselves to their custom prints.
If you are unsure about which knit type will work best for your desired look, take a look over our P4P University Knit Types blog. We also included a cheat sheet that you can print. If you are like me and sometime are just keen on using a specific print for a specific pattern, read our Different fabric, different fit blog post before you cut your fabric.
You can see the first video below, including how I use my projector file. Once you cut the fabric, post a picture of your pretty pile in the comments of DAY 1 photo of the Runabout album in the M4M & P4P Sew Along Group.
Runabout Romper & Dress SAL day 1 | Print pattern and cut fabric
Runabout Romper & Dress SAL day 2 | Add chest pocket, sew shoulder seams and add neckband
Runabout Romper & Dress SAL day 3 | Sew side seams and add tank armband/dolman sleeves
Runabout Romper & Dress SAL day 4 | Add pockets, side seam skirt or shorts/joggers and inseam
Runabout Romper & Dress SAL day 5 | Hem skirt/shorts or add cuffs to joggers
Runabout Romper & Dress SAL day 6 | Add waistband and show off your creations
Runabout Romper & Dress SAL day 7 | Winners announcements
I was going to make the pegs pattern but am not finding a projector file for it. Do you have another similar pattern that does include that file? I’m doing my best not to print and then have to store patterns as I get started sewing clothing again. Thank you!
The Peg Legs were put out (and updated) long before many people were using projectors 🙂 So no projector file for it. You can use the A0 Copy shop file for it though, which I *THINK* the Peg Legs do have.