Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Charlie is a romper with a bodice that buttons in the back and short or long pants banded at the bottom. This classic playsuit flatters boys and girls and works for any season. The romper can be made with a piped Peter Pan or pointed collar. Choose from two different sleeves that can be made short or long. Susan sews a long and a short version of Charlie and shows each sleeve and collar variation.
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In this lesson you'll learn:
How to sew this pattern from start to finish
Perfect Peter Pan collar with piping or pointed collar
New placket technique for both the lined and unlined pants
Constructing puff sleeve, complete with piped bias band for both the short or long sleeve
Construction of the short or long version of the straight sleeve
Redraft a straight short sleeve to add a contrasting cuff
How to make a wraparound facing
How to make buttonholes on your machine Installing grippers/snaps to secure the inseam
Charlie is a romper with a bodice that buttons in the back and short or long pants banded at the bottom. This classic playsuit flatters boys and girls and works for any season. The romper can be made with a piped Peter Pan or pointed collar. Choose from two different sleeves that can be made short or long. Susan sews a long and a short version of Charlie and shows each sleeve and collar variation.
SHOP
childrenscornerstore.com/products/charlie-video-lesson
In this lesson you'll learn:
How to sew this pattern from start to finish
Perfect Peter Pan collar with piping or pointed collar
New placket technique for both the lined and unlined pants
Constructing puff sleeve, complete with piped bias band for both the short or long sleeve
Construction of the short or long version of the straight sleeve
Redraft a straight short sleeve to add a contrasting cuff
How to make a wraparound facing
How to make buttonholes on your machine Installing grippers/snaps to secure the inseam
