Sure! Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to make a baby girl plazo suit, including cutting and stitching of the plazo pants and top/kameez.
👧 Baby Girl Plazo Suit – Cutting & Stitching Guide
📏 Age Group:
This guide is suitable for baby girls aged 1–3 years. You can scale the measurements as per the baby’s size.
✂️ Materials Needed:
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Cotton fabric (1.5 to 2 meters depending on size and design)
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Matching thread
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Elastic (1-inch wide, about 20–22 inches)
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Measuring tape
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Chalk or fabric marker
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Scissors
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Sewing machine
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Trims, lace, or buttons (optional for design)
🔹 Part 1: Plazo Cutting & Stitching
✂️ Cutting Instructions:
🧵 Measurements (for 2-year-old as a reference):
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Length of Plazo: 18 inches
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Waist: 20 inches (after elastic)
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Hip: 22 inches
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Bottom width: 9 inches per leg
🪡 Fabric Fold:
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Fold the fabric widthwise to get two layers.
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Keep the folded side on your left (or align grain if using printed fabric).
✂️ Cutting Steps:
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Mark length: 18 inches + 2 inches for hem & waistband = 20 inches.
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Crotch depth: Take 1/4th of hip + 1 inch → 5.5 to 6 inches.
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From top, mark down crotch depth, draw a horizontal line.
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From the fold, mark:
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Hip: 11 inches (1/4 hip + ease)
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Thigh: 10 inches
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Bottom width: 9 inches
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Curve out the crotch slightly and join with the side.
✂️ Cut two identical pieces.
🧵 Stitching the Plazo:
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Join crotch area (front & back) – First stitch the crotch curve.
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Join inner leg seam – Place right sides together and sew the inner leg seam.
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Join side seams – Match up and sew straight down both sides.
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Waistband:
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Fold 1.5 inches from the top to make the waistband.
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Leave a small opening to insert elastic.
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Insert elastic using a safety pin, adjust size, and stitch to close the waistband.
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Hem the bottom – Double fold 0.5 inch and stitch neatly.
✅ Plazo ready!
🔹 Part 2: Baby Top/Kameez Cutting & Stitching
✂️ Cutting Instructions:
📏 Measurements:
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Top length: 14 inches
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Chest: 22 inches
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Shoulder: 9 inches
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Armhole: 5.5 inches
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Sleeve length: 5 inches
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Neck depth: 2.5–3 inches front, 1.5 inch back
🪡 Fabric Fold:
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Fold fabric lengthwise for front and back.
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Fold again widthwise to cut both front and back together.
✂️ Cutting Steps:
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Top length: 14 inches + 1 inch for hem.
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Width (chest): 1/4 chest + 1.5 inches for ease – 7 inches.
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Shoulder: 4.5 inches
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Neck: Width 2.5 inches, depth as above.
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Armhole curve: 5.5 inches, draw smooth curve.
✂️ Cut front and back, keeping front neckline deeper.
✂️ Sleeves Cutting:
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Fold fabric for sleeve.
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Length: 5 inches + 1 inch hem.
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Width: 7 inches.
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Curve top edge slightly for armhole.
🧵 Stitching the Top:
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Join shoulder seams (front and back).
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Attach sleeves to armhole curve.
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Join side seams – from sleeve end to bottom of top.
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Neck finishing:
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Use bias tape or facing for neat neckline.
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Stitch and turn in for clean finish.
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Hem sleeves and bottom – Double fold and stitch.
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Optional: Add lace, buttons, bows, or patchwork for decoration.
✅ Top/kameez ready!
✅ Final Touch:
Press the suit gently with an iron. You now have a beautiful and comfortable baby girl plazo suit.
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