So the Criss -Cross dress tutorial is one of my all-time most popular posts ever, and it occurred to me, as a boy mama, that I don’t have an equivalent for boys. What was I thinking? So today I’m sharing a free pdf sewing pattern for a basic romper, the type I used to make Bean when he was a baby.
This was him at 1 year old – I don’t have pictures of him in these younger than that, though I did make them. The one I’m sharing today is a 0-3M size, so smaller than the one you see Bean wearing in these pictures.
How to Get the Free Sewing Pattern
To get the 0-3M size free pattern, you must be a free newsletter subscriber. Existing newsletter subscribers should look at the bottom of the most recent Friday newsletter for the current free pattern gallery password. If you are not a current subscriber you can subscribe here. Note that the free version of the pattern does not have printable instructions so you’ll need to refer to this post for instructions.
If you need a different size, the Raleigh Romper and Dress pattern is available for purchase and comes in sizes NB-3T. To buy the Raleigh Romper and Dress Pattern, click here.
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Please note that all my free patterns are licensed for personal use only (no selling items made from this unless you purchase it) and by downloading you are agreeing to this license.
You’ll need:
- 1/2 yard of fabric. I used Bridgetown in Black from Waterfront by Violet Craft for Michael Miller.
- 3 heavy duty snaps
- tiny scraps of fusible interfacing – about 3 inches by 1/2″
- The pattern
To sew this, you can use the video tutorial below, which you can also watch here, or scroll past it for written instructions.
After printing and taping the pattern, cut out your pieces according to the directions on the pattern. Mark buttonholes on the right side of the back piece.
Sew the front to the front lining along the armhole and neckline, right sides together, using a 1/2″ (12mm) seam. Repeat with the back and back lining. Clip the corners and curves.
Turn front and back pieces right sides out and press.
Sew the buttonholes on the back piece.
Place the front on top of the back, lining sides together. Open the side seams and pin the front to the back and the front lining to the back lining at the side seams, matching the armhole seam. Sew each side in one seam.
When you fold the front and back down, the seams are enclosed inside.
Sew the shorts fronts along the curved crotch seam, right sides together. Repeat with the shorts backs. Finish this seam with your preferred seam finishing method (seam finishing tutorial here).
Open up your shorts front and back and place them right sides together. Line up side edges and sew, then finish with your preferred method.
Lay your shorts flat so that the side seam is facing up. Press the bottom edge up 1/4″ (6mm) twice, then stitch in place to hem. Repeat on other leg.
See the short raw edges on the bottom right and left of this picture? Those are your inseams, and we will be looking at them more closely in the next picture.
Lay shorts so crotch seam is facing up. Iron a piece of 1/2″ (12mm) wide interfacing onto the shorts 1/8″ (3mm) away from the raw edge of the inseam. Trim interfacing to fit the width of the inseam.
Iron the 1/8″ (3mm) or raw fabric toward the interfacing.
Fold the inseam again 1/2″ (12mm) to cover the interfacing. You will have to stretch fabric on the bias to achieve this. Make sure the center seam on the folded edge aligns with the center seam of the shorts, then stretch the folded fabric toward the hemmed edges. Stitch folded edge in place. Repeat with other inseam, making sure the two inseams are the same length.
Turn the shorts right side out. Pin the outside of the top only (not the lining) to the shorts at the waistline, right sides together. Match top front to the shorts front, the top back to the shorts back, and make sure to match the side seams. Stitch around waistline.
Turn romper wrong side out. Press the seam from the previous step up toward the top. Then fold the bottom edge of the lining under 3/8″ (9mm) and pin over the seam. On the right side of the romper, stitch in the ditch of the waistline seam to secure the lining in place. Alternately, you could handstitch the lining to the seam allowance.
Set 3 snaps on the inseam. One should be just to the side of the center seam, the other two close to the edges.
Tip: use an old thread spool to keep the snap intact while you hammer it on.
Sew the buttons on the shoulders, and there’s your finished romper for a new baby boy!
Or, you know, on an older baby, since I can’t find any pictures of Bean wearing these when he was tiny! Of course, these pictures still look tiny to me compared to the big 3 year old he is now!
Sabra at Sew a Straight Line
Super cute, Melissa! Pinning it now!
raeanna
This is so classic and always sought after! The “Jon-Jon” was the first pattern I wanted to try when I learned to sew!
Stephanie
Made this for my friend’s new boy and love how it turned out! Thanks for the easy to follow instructions and pattern.
Diane
I absolutely love this Little Boys Romper. I really want to make this for a young lady who is expecting a little boy. You state that the pattern link was in last Friday’s email. Unfortunately, I do subscribe, but I did not receive an email on Friday. Please forward this link to me. I have looked in trash, spam, everywhere and cannot find it. Thank you so much! Diane
Irina
These are lovely, I’m going to venture to make them for my boy who is 15 months and I’ll try to lengthen the legs too…Maybe I’m a bit pretentious!
Sweetnessprecious
My BFF is having her first grandchild and I am going to make several of these for her to keep at her house for those little accidents that happen at grandma’s. My boy is 43 and I can remember needing these in the diaper bag just to clean him up when we left grandma’s to go somewhere else. Thanks and I love your teaching ability and willingness to help us. God Bless You and yours.
Betsy
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Yes, I know I am yelling – I am the lady that asked you about doing this – I have an antique monogrammed woven towel and I have been searching for a romper pattern that would showcase the monogram – this will be PERFECT!
Christenna
I just finished my first boy’s romper. I absolutely love it. It was easy, and with pictures made it even easier for us who are visual learners. Thanks again for this pattern. I already bought material for two more. They were fast and oh soooo cute.
KATZ'
Love the outfit. I have 1 suggestion…..If you will run the button holes up and down they will not cone unbuttoned all the time. Ask me how I know.
rosita bynoe
I can´t wait for Friday to get the pattern for Boy Romper to make some for my first grand-child 20 months old . Like your tutorial. plain and clesr. Thanks Rosita
anne conway
cannot find the pattern for the boys romper would love to make it for my grandson. please direct me to it cheers anne
rosita bynoe
I am looking for that beautiful romper Free pattern can´t find it. Thank you
Melissa Mora
The Baby Boy Romper is available exclusively to weekly email subscribers. See the top right where it says “Weekly Emails” to subscribe.
Your link will be in the welcome email you get after confirming your subscription in the confirmation email.
If you’ve lost your link or can’t find the welcome email, the link is also included in all of the weekly email newsletters; these go out on Fridays.
rosita bynoe
This morning got your pattern for the Romper and will make one right now . I will let you know how it came out. Love your site.
Diane Baxter-MacArthur
This is so cute, I would love to try this as I’m a new sewer, but having trouble finding this pdf pattern! I have subscribed to both daily & weekly e-mails. Am I the only one having trouble? I was also having trouble getting the pdf pattern for the ruffled bloomers. The tutorials are there, but not the pdf patterns to download. I have even tried double clicking on the link and saving to desktop with same results….no pattern! Please help. Thanks
Melissa Mora
Links to these patterns are available only to newsletter subscribers, and only in the newsletter.
If you are having trouble downloading, try right clicking on the link and choosing “Save to Computer”. Once saved, then try opening it from where you saved it.
Sometimes certain email programs make viewing the PDF difficult; if you are on a mobile device you may not see the pattern, or if you are using certain mail programs on your computer. Try logging in to your email through the internet, not a mail program, and on a computer, not a mobile device.
If you’ve lost your link or can’t find the welcome email, the link is also included in all of the weekly email newsletters; these go out on Fridays.
deb coleman
can the romper also be made for a girl using girly prints?…i can’t find the email this pattern is on..can you send me the link so i down load the pattern?
Kelsey
I subscribed today, so is there anyways I can still get the PDF pattern? Would really love to make this!
sherry
I am a subscribed weekly newsletter, however I do not know where to get the baby boy romper pattern. I would really like this pattern
migdalia
beautiful, I am subscribe to your newsletter early . I do not know where to get the pattern.
AnnD
I subscribed to the news letter, but I still don’t see the link. Please tell me how to get the pdf pattern.
Shewit
thank.you very much. this is cute!
Caryn Arnim
If I wanted to make a long romper 0-3 mo. how many inches would i add to the legs?
Diane
Thank you so much for this free pattern. This was so easy to sew with great instructions, and I’m new to sewing. It turned out great!
Judith S
Style never goes out!!!! I love how what was old is still loved, I made stuff like this over 30 years ago i loved it then and love it now! keep doing what you do!! I love it.
Susan
I love this pattern. I have a 2 week old grandson and my daughter wants me to make him a romper for Valentines. I subscribed as instructed but can not find the pattern – would you mind directing me to the pattern. Thank you for sharing.
Shil
Hi, thank you so much for this tutorial. I am very new to sewing. Do you recommend any specific kind of lining for this project? (Sorry this will be my first project with a lining, so I don’t have any clue). Thanks for the help
Linda
I would also like this pattern for my grandsons.
Sandra Brown
I just ran across your website, joined and downloaded your Baby Romper pattern. I can’t wait to get started. You are excellent at your visual instructions. A huge Thumbs-Up! I have been sewing 50+ years and it’s not often you get a free pattern that is this excellent. Congrats! You are a natural and I look forward to trying your other patterns.
Sincerely,
Sandra (retired in Arizona)
Sandra Brown
Question…did you make your labels? They are awesome. If not, could you please share where you had them made? I would love to have that look for my grandsons clothes.
Thank again.
Sandra
Allison M
I’m having a baby boy this summer and these are going to be great on him! I’m so excited to make him a few, don’t want to go overboard though since babies grow SO FAST lol. Your son is completely adorable, btw, he’s still a cute little boy, but who can resist those baby rolls!
Rachelle
Hi there, just wondering what would i need to do to make this for my little guy whos 6 months? do you have the pattern for older boys?
Aleshia
I just registered to receive your weekly emails and wanted to see if you can send me the patter for the boys romper above. Thanks!
EMily
super cute! I love tiny rompers!! I just want wanted to let you know that I’ve put together a post called 20+ free sewing patterns for kids and this is part of it!! I’ve spread the word all around and I hope you will see some extra visits ;o) Emily http://nap-timecreations.com/2014/04/20-free-sewing-patterns-for-kids.html
Julia Harkins
Just subscribed! so excited! Is the PDF still in this post somewhere? I cannot find it.
Irene
I love the romper pattern . Just going to subscribe now. I have been making little girls dresses and pinafores but feel bit sexist as I have nothing for the boys. Hope I get pattern soon cant wait. Have just the perfect fabric
Sandra Danforth
Love this romper , I have a grandson that would need size 12months , is it possible to enlarge pattern to that size? If so how do I do it?? Bless you for sharing these patterns with all of us.
Irene
How fast was that!! Ijust subscribed and found boys romper and downloaded in matter of minutes. Know what I’m doing tomorrow.
thanks
Irene
bunky
Thanks for your tutorial. I just joined but can’t get the pattern. Can you please forward it to me. Thanks (;
Tess
I have just subscribed but still can’t get the pattern for the baby boy romper suit. Could you send it to me please?
Lynda Thompson
I am a new subscriber to your newsletter and today discovered this wonderful boys’ romper pattern. Is it available to those who have recently signed up or did we have to be a subscriber when it was released?
Lynda Thompson
sorry! Found it in my welcoming newsletter. My mother always said, “When all else fails, follow directions!”
sooya kim
I have a my son that would need size 12months . would you send it to me please? Thank you..
Irene
~The boys romper pattern is great.!! I have made a few for my daughters friends. I have also adapted the bottom to a little flared skirt, just make sure the waist is same as top. It looks gorgeous, great if there are twins of different sexes in family. Thanks again Melly
Tanya
thankyou so much, just made one using girly fabric…..I have tons of girly fabric so thought I would practice using that first 🙂 It’s my baby’s due date today and I have no idea what im having, will be giving this practice pair to my friend for her baby girl if I have a boy. I kind of cheated and used Kam snap poppers instead of buttons. xx
Marjan
Thank you very much for the pattern 🙂 I just finished my first baby boy romper with a supercute aquarium-themed fabric and it is A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.!
Allthough i cut and sewed the pattern pretty well (i think :D) I think I ended up with a romper more for a baby of 9 months. If I compare it with other clothes I bought that is.
Anyway I’m actually glad it turned out a lot bigger, now he can enjoy it a lot longer!
joanne martin
hi Melissa well I have made the little baby girl outfit and as my baby grandaughter is now 3 mts old she can fit into it. Today I saw the little boy romper and theought wait! I can turn this into a little girl one easy…wait and see. will post pictures if I can figuer out how.
Tanya
Hey Melissa, how do we go about obtaining a limited production license in order to sell items made from your patterns in South Africa?
Melissa Mora
Please email me – mellysews @ gmail.com I ask that those wanting to use free patterns for items for sale purchase the pattern.
Cristina Prata Neves
I loved the way you explain. Hope I will get the free patern of the romper though I am at least one yoear late do see this post.
Janelle
Hi, I’m keen to make this gorgeous romper in larger sizes but I can’t see one for sale on your shop. Do you have one available to buy? I have read your handy post on grading but don’t think I’m up to doing that yet.
Janelle
Ethel Davila
You have the best tutorials. Even though I have a pattern for the boys’ romper, I use your tutorial to sew. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures and descriptions.
Lynda Thompson
Thank you, thank you for this pattern. I have looked and looked for a romper pattern with a yoke. Now, I’m begging you to make it for sale in larger sizes. I’m expecting my first grandson in April and need to get started on rompers for the summer. However, 9 – 3 mo. will be too small as he’s going to be a large baby. I can’t be the only person who need such a romper in larger sizes. I’m more than willing to pay for it—please be willing to make it—very soon! Thanks, again.
Trayne
Love the pattern, but also think that with just different material, a little girl could wear this also, maybe add a little ruffle on the top straps. At this age just about the same. Got two friends, one with a boy and one with a girl, going to try the pattern for both..
Thanks for the excellent tutorial (snaps are not my friend). Trayne
Jessica J
Is there enough room in the crotch for these to be used with cloth diapers?
Melissa Mora
No, they were designed for disposable. You can adjust the rise/seat room the same ways that are shown in this post: http://mellysews.com/2014/03/sew-jeans-for-yourself.html
Helen Jackson
Thank you for the pattern for the romper suit, really easy to make for my 10 week old grandson
Lindsay
Super cute! Going to make some for my twins for Easter Sunday!
Karen B.
I see this romper pattern has been around for a few years. In been on my Pinterest page for awhile and now with the coming in July of a grandson I am able to take advantage of this sweet pattern. I am in the midst of sewing several of these little suits and can tell they are going to be adorable on him in the heat of summer. Thank you so much for this free pattern!
Carol
That is a super easy romper and just so darned cute. Very difficult to find cute stuff for boys. I just made 13 of them and taking them to our local pro life center. It is hot, hot, hot and those will be just the thing for this weather. Thank you so much.
Babs Hopkin
Thank you so much. I have just made 2 of these and even sized down further and added elastic to the legs. Plain and simple instructions I am super happy with my first attempts.
Deb
Just whipped this up this afternoon out of some scrap material mum had left me. My daughter is expecting and I thought it would be nice to have something which was kind of gifted from her grandmother. It turned out lovely. Your pattern and tutorial was so easy to follow.
Thanks Mel 🙂
Charlotte
Hi Melly Thanks for letting me use your pattern it was really easy to make
Anne Sweeney
I made this today. It’s was super easy even though I didn’t look at the tutorial again and had to do some seam ripping. My fault because I was so excited to be making this. I used $4 of Peter Pan fabric and was able to place the decoration in the center of both the front and back “Bib” area.