Cuties,every year a group from our church goes on missions. A day or two ago, a lady that went last year and is returning this year, came to ask me for a donation. It wasn't the usual money donation, to help fund their passage. It was something to do with sewing.<br /><br />
Last year while there, she met this baby/toddler and fell in love with the child and related her story to me and my husband. The child was born with a severe physical deformity, to put it mildly. She just found out the child also, is highly allergic to any clothing that is not 100% polyester. She asked if I could make her a few dresses to take when they go on the 22nd. <br /><br />
I told her I would, if I could get 100% polyester. Would that be like a jersey knit and double knit, like old leisure suits were made? <br /><br />
Last night one of the ladies told me she found out its not dresses they want for the child. It may be long sleeve coveralls, with snaps in the crotch. How in the world would I make this fit, as I have no measurement of height or width? They 'think' she made me a Toddler size 2.<br /><br />
She would get longer wear out of the loose dress, as she grows, because she will out grow the coverall, from shoulder to crotch, pretty quickly I would think.<br /><br />
Any input you can provide, I appreciate, about the fabric for sure. If you have any links to coverall patterns, please let me know. I am open to any suggestions. Thanks Toogie
Also, is fleece like from Walmart 100 % polyester? They are up in the mountains and it gets cold there.
God bless you my friend..
Kathy
xoxo
I have company coming after while for the evening meal. I'm through with my part salad and desert, DH is doing the main,but really can't get into sewing yet, as no time today. I did find some pink fleece today and it is 100% poly. I have to check my patterns out. I found out can be ANY clothing, just so its 100% polyester.
https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2016/02/free-sewing-patterns-for-toddlers/
Have you considered using microfiber sheets for the fabric? Many resale shops have whole sets as people don't like them for sleeping. They can be bought for a small price to practice on. You would then have access to multiple colors & pattern designs to make some of your gorgeous clothing designs.