Christmas playsuit for Coco

It's called the 'Christmas playsuit' because I used the last of my lovely reindeer print jersey to make it. I used a pattern from this Japanese pattern book.

Yes, it is written entirely in Japanese, but there are excellent pictures to guide you in the construction of the clothes. I absolutely LOVE these Japanese pattern books. There are so many books to choose from, all with relatively simple designs. I wouldn't necessarily recommend them to beginners, but once you get a bit of practice and knowledge in garment construction, then the pictures are more than adequate to guide you.

 This is Coco in her Christmas playsuit. The main modification I  made was to add a little bit of thin elastic around the leg openings rather than let them hang like shorts. I did this because my fabric is so soft and drapey but had I chosen a linen or cotton, I probably would have left the pattern as normal.


 

I am told the outfit is no good to stand still in, but is fabulous for tree climbing!