Barefoot Romper Size + Materials List

Intended Fit

This romper fits loosely through the chest, so it can be worn by itself or with a tee shirt or similar garment underneath for extra sun protection or for layering in between seasons. The bottom half of the romper is baggy allowing plenty of room to play and climb. The baby/toddler sizes have a snap crotch and additional room to allow for a cloth diaper/nappy.

Size & Measurements Chart

These sizes are based on ATSM standard measurements and may NOT correspond to typical ready-to-wear sizes.

Size	Prem	NB	0-3	3-6	6-9	9-12	12-18	18-24
Child’s Chest	15.5” 39.3cm	16” 40.5cm	16 ½” 41.9cm	17 ½” 44.4cm	18” 45.7cm	18 ½” 47cm	19.5” 49.5	20 ½” 52.1cm
Child’s Height	17-19” 43-49cm	19.5-21.5 50-55cm	22- 23.5” up to 60cm	24-26.5” 60-68cm	27-27.5” 69-72cm	28-30.5” 73-78cm	31-32.5” 79-83cm	35.5” 90cm

	3	4	5	6	7	8	10
Child’s Chest	21” 54cm	22” 57cm	23 ½” 60cm	25” 63cm	26” 66cm	27” 69cm	29 ½” 75cm
Child’s Height	38.5” 97.8cm	41.5” 105.4cm	44.5” 113cm	46.5” 118cm	51” 129.5cm	53” 134.6cm	57.5” 139.7cm

Suggested Fabrics

This romper can be made from both woven and knit fabrics, and different fabric can create quite a different look and feel to the romper. Fabrics with more drape create a softer, more casual, flowing look to the romper, whereas something like a quilting cotton creates a more structured version. This romper can be made for all seasons depending on the fabrics used.

Note: The Gathered Yoke version has the tendency to look “poofy” through the middle if made with a stiffer fabric such as quilting cotton, which looks very cute on toddlers. However, to avoid a “balloony” look for older children, a fabric with a little drape is recommended.

Wovens

Quilting cotton, cotton voile, cotton lawn, batiste, calico, poplin, rayon (viscose), chambray, double gauze, silk, lightweight linen, lightweight wool/merino, flannel, seersucker, homespun, crepe, lace. Flat Front version only: corduroy, lighter denims, drill.

Knits

French terry, brushed poly, interlock, sweater, sweatshirt, cotton/poly blend, waffle knit, cotton lycra, rayon, merino blends, cotton jersey. Knit Cuffs: Fabric with a good stretch recovery such as cotton lycra or ribbing. You could use the same fabric as the body of your romper for a more relaxed fit and look.

Fabric Requirements

The below numbers indicate the romper being made full length with any strap and pocket options, with the following exceptions.
All sizes below 3-6m require a total of 80cm for the Broad Halter or Broad Bow versions regardless of fabric width.
You may need more if matching plaids/checks or if you have a directional fabric.

Fabric Width

Front Option

Prem

NB

0-3

3-6

6-9

9-12

12-18

18-24m

3

4

5

6

7

8

10

44” Wide Fabric

Elastic / Flat

80cm
7/8

80cm 7/8

90cm
1

95cm
1 1/8

100cm
1 1/8

105cm
1 1/4

105cm 1 1/4

125cm 1 3/8

150cm
1 3/4

165cm
1 7/8

185cm
2 1/8

190cm
2 1/8

205cm
2 1/4

230cm
2 5/8

Yoke Front

80cm
7/8

80cm 7/8

90cm 1

95cm 1 1/8

100cm 1 1/8

105cm
1 1/4

110cm
1 1/4

135cm
1 1/2

155cm
1 3/4

165cm
1 7/8

180cm
2 1/8

190cm
2 1/8

210cm
2 3/8

225cm
2 1/2

54” Wide Fabric

Elastic / Flat

50cm 5/8

65cm
3/4

80cm 7/8

85cm 1

90cm 1

100cm 1 1/8

110cm
1 1/4

125cm 1 3/8

135cm
1 1/2

140cm
1 5/8

165cm
1 7/8

225cm
2 1/2

Yoke Front

50cm 5/8

65cm
3/4

80cm 7/8

85cm 1

95cm 1 1/8

105cm 1 1/4

110cm
1 1/4

125cm 1 3/8

135cm
1 1/2

150cm
1 3/4

185cm
2 1/8

220cm
2 1/2

60” Wide Fabric

Elastic / Flat

50cm
5/8

50cm 5/8

65cm
3/4

80cm 7/8

85cm 1

90cm 1

105cm 1 1/4

120cm
1 3/8

125cm 1 3/8

130cm
1 1/2

140cm
1 5/8

185cm
2 1/8

Yoke Front

50cm
5/8

50cm 5/8

65cm
3/4

80cm 7/8

85cm 1

95cm 1 1/8

105cm 1 1/4

120cm
1 3/8

125cm 1 3/8

130cm
1 1/2

140cm
1 5/8

200cm
2 1/4

Other Supplies & Notions

Elastic for back; depending on your chosen version you may need it for the front and legs too. Typically this calls for 1” (2.5cm) elastic, however, you can use thinner for a different look if desired. You will need between 1/2 yard/metre and 1 yard/meter depending on your chosen version and size of romper.
Spool of coordinating thread
Washable marker to mark the position of elastic, pockets, and snaps or buttonholes onto your fabric
Buttons or snaps to fasten if desired
Small amount of interfacing if applying snaps
If making a knit version, you may need cotton tape, stay tape, or a strip of fusible web to stabilise the bodice side seams

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