2. You'll find with sewing patterns for children's clothing that sizing is calculated by age, but as children grow at different rates, do check your child's measurements against the sizes stated and choose the one that most closely corresponds with your little one.
TIP: When making a sun dress or top with straps, make the straps a little longer than needed, so when your child grows, you can unstitch and increase the strap length.
3. Soft Fabrics: For summer, choose pretty cotton fabrics that are easy to sew, wash and wear. Finish seams on the inside with a zigzag stitch to prevent them fraying, or for straight seams you may wish to use a French seam to prevent the raw edges from fraying and provide a smooth inner surface that won't irritate the baby's soft skin.
