Baby & Toddler Tumble Bums PDF PATTERN
Bloomers, Shorts, Pants & Harems Sewing Pattern for Babies & Toddlers
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STYLE OUTLINE:
With simple styling, the Tumble Bums are easy fitting shorts, bloomers, plain pants & harem pants. They are super practical with no side seams, no pockets, nothing fancy; just a great fit. Best of all, they are FAST & EASY TO SEW!!
The Baby & Toddler Tumble Bums are designed to fit neatly over a (disposable) nappy/diaper, this pattern covers from size 00000-3* (Small Newborn to 3 years old).
Not only do you get to choose the style you want to make (shorts, bloomers, pants or harems), you also get to choose between 4 awesome waistbands that are simple to sew & look professional. See below for more details.
CHOOSE THE STYLE OF SHORTS/PANTS YOU'D LIKE TO SEW:
Choose from several lengths to suit the season & your child.
- 3 Shorts Lengths: high thigh (Sporty), mid thigh (Middies) & low thigh (Stompers).
- 3 Bloomer Lengths: high thigh (Sporty), mid thigh (Middies) & low thigh (Stompers).
- Plain Pants & Harem Pants.
- PLUS belly adjustment instructions if your child has a cute little pot belly in sizes 0-3.
THEN CHOOSE A WAISTBAND TO ADD ON:
Then choose from 4 easy waistbands to add to your shorts or pants.
- The Covered Waistband: a simple fabric waistband with elastic placed inside which makes the waist gather up.
- The Topstitched Waistband: This is very close to what you’ll find in stores. I have simplified it so that you can easily make it at home. It features fabric covered elastic with 3 rows of topstitching.
- Exposed Elastic Waistband: Add contrast & colour to your pants/shorts/bloomers with this quick to sew, exposed elastic waistband.
- Stretch Knit Waistband: This one gets asked for the most. A super comfy waistband method using cotton lycra, that’s easy & fast to sew, & comfortable to wear.
SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner (with step by step instructions for each technique).
*To determine size, measure around the hip/seat. This measurement is taken around the fullest part of the child's seat without a nappy (diaper) on. The tape measure should be firm but not tight.
| Size (AU) | 00000 | 0000 | 000 | 00 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Age | Small Newborn | Newborn | 3mths | 6mths | 12mths | 18mths | 2yrs | 3yrs |
| Weight (kg) | 3 | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8 | 9-10 | 11-12 | - | - |
| Weight (lbs) | 6.6 | 8.8-11 | 13-15.5 | 17.5 | 20-22 | 24-26.5 | - | - |
| Hip/Seat* (cm) | 39 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
| Hip/Seam* (inch) | 15 3/8 | 16 1/8 | 17 3/8 | 18 1/2 | 19 5/8 | 20 1/2 | 21 1/4 | 22 |
To view full size chart on mobile devices, please turn to landscape view.
OTHER SIZES: If your child no longer wears a nappy/diaper, please use the Kids Tumble Bums Pattern (sizes 2-14) to avoid 'baggy bum'.
WANT POCKETS? If you'd like pockets, mock pockets or side leg ruffles, take a look at the Baby & Toddler Harem Pants.
FABRIC & TRIM OUTLINE:
TRIM REQUIREMENTS: Harem Pants: 12mm (1/2") elastic. Bloomers: 9mm (3/8") elastic. Covered Waistband: 20cm (3/4") elastic. Topstitched* Waistband: 25cm (1") elastic. Exposed Elastic Waistband: 25-38mm (1-1.5") Plush or Decorative Elastic. Stretch Knit Waistband: cotton lycra fabric.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Shorts, Bloomers & Pants - quilting cotton, cotton voile, linen, cotton blends, chambray, rayon. Ensure your fabric is not too thin. Stretch Knit Waistband (optional) - Cotton Lycra.
Note: If your fabric has a one-way print, ensure all pieces run the same way along the selvage.
Please note: (1) The estimates below do not include directional fabrics. I recommend you cut out the pattern & lay the pieces down on a flat surface to help estimate fabric needs for directional fabric. (2) If you are sewing with rayon, remember to allow for shrinkage & buy a little extra. (3) Also it’s wise to pre-wash your fabrics, in particular rayon.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: CENTIMETRES / INCHES
Fabric requirements for the Legs & Waistbands are separate. Add together if you are using the same fabric for both elements of your Shorts, Bloomers or Pants.
Shorts, Bloomers & Pants (not including waistbands):
| CENTIMETRES | 00000 | 0000 | 000 | 00 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sporty Shorts & Bloomers | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 35 |
| Middies Shorts & Bloomers | - | - | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| Stomper Shorts & Bloomers | - | - | 30 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| Pants & Harems | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 70 |
| INCHES | ||||||||
| Sporty Shorts & Bloomers | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Middies Shorts & Bloomers | - | - | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Stomper Shorts & Bloomers | - | - | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 |
| Pants & Harems | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Waistbands Only
Covered Waistband (woven fabric): 10cm / 4".
Topstitched Waistband (woven fabric): 10cm / 4".
Stretch Knit Waistband (cotton lycra fabric): 15cm / 6".
OTHER:
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