If you’ve ever dreamed of sewing your own custom kids’ jackets but weren’t quite sure where to start, you have to check out Lindsay from Edababe and Lindsay, Etc. She’s seriously next-level when it comes to handmade outerwear for her little one, and the results are nothing short of amazing.
From classic peacoats to cozy hooded fleece jackets, and even a mini faux leather motorcycle jacket (yes, really!), Lindsay handmakes stylish, functional outerwear for her son that looks straight out of a designer catalog. And the coolest part? She doesn’t use commercial patterns. Instead, she creates her own sewing patterns using an existing jacket that already fits him well as her guide.
Whether you’re sewing for a toddler or a bigger kid, this method is genius. By tracing a jacket that already fits your child perfectly, you’re guaranteed a better fit than most store-bought sewing patterns offer right out of the envelope. Lindsay walks you through exactly how she does it in her DIY jacket tutorial, showing the steps to draft your own pattern and giving a general overview of how she sews the jackets together.
[photo from Lindsay, Etc.]
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