Hello everyone! I’m Josie and I have a passion for sewing for my daughter. While I love making her frilly dresses, let’s face it…they aren’t always the most practical for the energy level and activities of an almost 3-year-old. She loves playing at the playground and jumping around in ‘puddy muddles’ (mud puddles), so when Lokelani came out I knew it was the perfect pattern for her playful antics (no sand down the front of her shorts and no getting stuck on the slide?? YES PLEASE!).
I then got to thinking about Buttercup.
Buttercup has the cutest cross-over front & back design and is super easy to get on and off – what a perfect top to mash with Lokelani! Another adorable romper for my daughter’s mommy-made wardrobe.
Here is how I did it – I hope you give it a try!
Step 1:
First, you will need the following pattern pieces from Lokelani:
And you will need the following pattern pieces from Buttercup:
You need to take a little length off the Buttercup front and back pieces in order for it to be a good fit. I took off ½” (1.3cm) based on the 2T measurements, but the best thing to do is lay the Lokelani top pieces on the buttercup and cut off the difference.
Step 2:
Sew up the Buttercup bodice, Lokelani bottoms (shorts or capris) and cuffs, and Lokelani drawstring tie as you normally would.
Step 3:
The waistband is a little different as Lokelani has a lined top where Buttercup does not.
Step 4:
Step 5:
Add your drawstring to the Ta-da! You did it! Easy and such a cute result.
