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title: "Otis, the simple baby romper: Sewing Instructions"
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:::note
You should use a stretch stitch on your sewing machine. Small zig-zag stitches work really well. The side seams can also be done with a serger.
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## Step 1: Bindings
### Two options
There are two ways to do the bindings. You can use it like double-folded bias binding, or just fold it in two and stitch that to the pieces. The double-folding will look nicer and more finished, but is a lot more involved.
#### Double-folded
- Fold both bindings along the long side in two, _wrong sides together_, and give it a good press.
- Mark the middle of each of the bindings (notch) and of the front and back parts.
- Attach the binding to the corresponding part, _good sides together_. Make sure you distribute the binding evenly along the edge.
- Sew just shy of the SA.
- Press the binding towards the edge and flip your part over.
- Now fold the remaining SA under and press.
- Sew this side of the binding to the part through all five layers.
#### Fold and stitch
- Fold both bindings along the long side in two, _wrong sides together_, and give it a good press.
- Mark the middle of each of the bindings and of the front and back parts.
- Attach the folded binding to the corresponding part, _good sides together_. Make sure you distribute the binding evenly along the edge. You should have three layers pinned together.
- Sew just shy of the SA.
- Press the binding towards the edge, pressing the SA towards the _wrong side_.
- Sew through the part and the SA underneath, holding the folded SA on the _wrong side_.
## Step 2: Attach body parts
- Lay the back and front parts with the _good sides up_, tops facing each other.
- Lay the front part shoulders on top of the back part shoulders, aligning the notches on the left and right.
- Baste or pin together.
## Step 3: Attach sleeves
- Mark the middle of the shoulder of each sleeve.
- Pin the sleeve to the two body parts, aligning the middle of the sleeve with the shoulder notch.
- Distribute the sleeve evenly along the opening.
- Sew the pieces together.
## Step 4: Prepare snap placket
- (Optional) If your fabric is flimsy, or very stretchy, cut a piece of iron-on interfacing the size of the snap placket and iron it in place.
- Press the SA of the snap placket over, and then press the snap placket in two.
- Sew just along the inner edge on the snap placket.
## Step 5: Body
:::note
You can reinforce the sleeve openings now if you're so inclined. Add some iron-on interfacing tape to the hem of the sleeve. This will keep the sleeve opening looking nice if you have flimsy or stretchy fabric.
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- Press the sleeve SA and hem over, so it'll be easier to sew the hem once you've done the next steps.
- Pin both front and back sides together, _wrong sides out_, from the leg opening all the way to the arm opening in the sleeve.
- Sew the whole seam on both sides.
- Turn the romper _good sides out_.
## Step 6: Hem
- Fold the hems on the sleeves in.
- Sew them in place.
## Step 7: Leg binding
- Fold the leg binding in two length-wise, _wrong sides together_, and press.
- Hold the ends _good sides together_, and sew the SA at the ends.
- Fold the binding back, _wrong sides together_.
- Pin the binding to the leg opening, matching the notch to the side seam, and the beginning and end to the snap placket.
- Sew this binding to the leg opening like you did with the earlier bindings.
## Step 8: Snaps
- Mark the position of the snaps along the snap placket, evenly distributed.
- Install the studs on the _good side_ of the back part, and the sockets on the _wrong side_ of the front part.
## Step 9: Done!
Give it a good press all around and take a moment to enjoy the new romper. This will be the last time it will ever look this nice.
