Bootie Pattern to Sew
1983 Diana Marie Thorpe
2802 Winthrop Drive. $.W.
Decatur, AL 35603
FULL-TERM
Free Pattern: Not for resale
Trace off the pattern piece. ‘The larger size is
full-term and the smaller size is preemie.
Fabric: Soft knits or flannel.
Notions: 1 yard 4” ribbon
Directions ~
1, Cut out 4 bootie pieces (lining layer and ge
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bootie layer)
2. On the bootie layer, make buttonholes as,
positioned
3. Right sides together, sew center front
and center back seam on the bootie layer
4. Repeat for lining
5. Turn bootie right side out
6. Tuck lining inside bootie (toe at toe and
heel at heel) and pin together at cuff
7. Top stitch as shown on pattern, all
around ankle
8. Finish upper raw edge (zig-zag, serge, or
hem)
9. Cut 2 ribbon ties (18” each). Fasten a
small safety pin into the end of each
ribbon tie and push in one buttonhole
and out the other
10. Hand tack ribbon to bootie at center
back so that ribbon stays in place
11, Knot ribbon ends to prevent raveling
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PREEMIE
*Diana has a complete layette (with 22 patterns)
available for $10
FULL-TERM
Chemo Hats
The Child’s Hat with Braids (page 16) was developed in
response to Johns Hopkins Children Center’s request fr
hats for preteen chemo patients. For Care Wear
Volunteers who sew, please vist Helen Littrells website
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Helen now has diferent patterns for cancer hats on that
website. IFyou don't have Internet acces, please write to
Helen for pictures and information on ordering
Helen Litrell
4421 Blackberry Court
Klamath Falls, OR 97603-8069