This basic knit polo or rugby shirt includes an inset woven placket and one piece woven collar and can be made for girls or boys. The boys version features a longer shirt and wider sleeves; the girls version is a bit shorter with more fitted sleeves. The sweatpants include an elastic waistband and drawstring as well as a contrast colour side panel and elastic at the ankles. This pattern offers lots of great casual or athletic options for kids of all ages. Skills Used: Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Havent ever done one of these things before? Dont worry. Well walk you through it, step by step. After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: collar, knit fabric, flat set sleeves, partial placket, and patch pocket. Suggested Fabrics: Polo shirt: Knits like jersey, interlock, and thermal knit. For collar and placket use lightweight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, shirting, or chambray. Sweatpants: Light to medium weight knit fabrics like jersey, cotton fleece, and French terry. Notions: Polo shirt: Coordinating thread, three 1 2inch buttons, and featherweight fusible interfacing. Sweatpants: Coordinating thread, 1 yard of drawstring, 1 yard of 3 4inch elastic, 1 yard of 1 2 ? elastic, and featherweight nonwoven interfacing.
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