Any suggestions for making clothes for premature babies? I'm thinking doll clothes (12"-15"-18") Does that sound right? If I measure the baby and use the appropriate pattern? Nothing fancy, diaper shirts, sleepers (she kicks the covers off), that sort of thing.
Susan
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Doll Clothes Aren't Proportioned Right
From what I understand, most doll clothes are not quite the right proportions for preemies.
I have never made any of these, but here is a good source for some free patterns specifically designed for preemies: http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/preemies.html#sewing
Good luck -and hopefully she will be in full size clothes soon!
Have you tried cabbage patch doll patterns? There is a vintage pattern site which will have them if they aren't in the stores. http://www.sewfunpatterns.com You might also try some of the pattern sites; Simplicity, etc and see if they have preemie patterns. It seems to me that they should since we have more and more preemies coming home and living long healthy lives. I hope your teeny one grows into regular sizes very soon.
I have used 16" and 18" doll clothes patterns for preemies and they worked out fine. 18" will usually fit a 5 pound baby---rub-a-dub-dolly clothes fit also. I did this for all our tiny foster babies as well as for friends who have had preemies.
By Pat
Check Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart used to carry some basic preemie clothes a few years ago. Not sure if they still do, but it wouldn't hurt to check.
My daughter had a baby, 5 weeks ago. Even though we are in the summer months, it can still get chilly here in Northern Alberta at night and especially in the early morning. Annie has a few of the "sleeping bags" for her little guy, knowing how babies kick the blankets off during their sleep. These " sleeping bags " are made out of fleece material. They are in the shape of a bunting bag with " cover-all " arm holes. You can either purchase them or make your own.
I use to knit all my newborn infants socks, hats and mittens, use to give to the hospitals around here too, Everyone with a new born use to get to take a set home free, Had people call and want me to make more, Stopped making them yrs ago, not really sure why I did
Lately I've been practicing on how to crochet sweaters using preemie and regular sized baby patterns and if you crochet or knit there is a great blog that I ran across that is easy to use and works up very quickly. the site is: www.bellabambinaknits.blogspot.com hopefully this will be some help for you. And if you do not crochet/knit then you can print the pattern for someone to make it for you.
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