DIY Matching Mommy & Me Rompers You Can Sew on a Budget

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In this DIY sewing tutorial, I share how I made matching Mommy & Me rompers using cotton gauze fabric. These beginner-friendly projects are budget-friendly and perfect for summer outfits.

I have yet to find a replacement for the gap Joanns has left in my crafting life. Since all stores closed, there are too many days I catch thinking how much easier a project would be if I could just run in and grab what I need. But what's done is done. 

          Though, one of the good things about Joanns closing was I was able to grab this beautiful pink cotton gauze with daisies on it for a really good price. I love how this fabric combines two of some of my favorite things: pink and daisies!

Fixing My Romper

My fixed romper!

I had grabbed this same fabric years ago to make myself a romper using McCall’s M7626 (a fitted romper pattern with a zip back), a pattern I had mentioned recently. I loved the fit, the design, and I loved wearing something I made myself. 

But I was a little serger-happy. I cut a size too small, and after a few wears, the zipper broke from my no-so-gentle attempt to squeeze into it. I set it aside to fix it, and didn’t get to it until recently.

With the end of summer coming, I finally decided to repair it and create my daughter a matching romper of her own!

Sewing My Daughter's Romper

For her version, I decided to use NewLook N6738, an open-back romper pattern with button straps. 

Materials

• 1 yard of main fabric

• Less than a yard for lining

• 2-4 buttons

• Button foot and button hole foot

• Scrap fabric of interfacing

Sewing Process

My test garment!

1. Test Garment – I wasn’t sure which size would fit her best, so I made a “practice” version first in a Halloween-themed fabric. Kids’ patterns tend to run bigger, and sure enough, the first size came out roomy. The smaller size ended up being perfect.

2. Cut & Prep Fabric – I cut the gauze pieces and added interfacing to stabilize where the buttonholes will be.

3. Sewing the Bodice – Cotton gauze frays a lot. My tip: serge or finish key seams as you go—it makes the fabric easier to handle and keeps everything from unraveling.

4. Buttonholes & Buttons – I stitched the buttonholes by machine, then hand-sewed the buttons since they were a style that didn’t sit well with machine stitching.

5. Final Assembly – Once the bodice was secure, the rest came together surprisingly quickly.

Pattern Review and Reflection

NewLook N6738 (toddler romper)

• Fit: Runs large, so consider sizing down/making a test garment.

• Skill level: Beginner-friendly. It’s a great project for practicing buttonholes.

• Time: Around 3 hours

• Challenges: Sewing the sides of the bodice closed can be tricky, but go slowly and make sure to push the ruffle away as you sew.

Overall Thoughts

Our Finished Rompers!

I love how both of these rompers turned out! The cotton gauze was breezy and comfortable, and I love that her romper turned out a bit roomy—letting her be able to wear it for longer. There’s something so heartwarming about having coordinating outfits, and I’m already daydreaming about making a festive Christmas version in a cozy fabric. It’s just an amazing feeling that I can make something for my daughter to use and it looks great too! This project reminded me why I love sewing: creating pieces that are meaningful, wearable, and uniquely ours.

If you’d like to see the full sewing process, I walk through it step-by-step in my YouTube video.

Will this romper be making its way onto your sewing list? Let me know in the comments-or tag me if you make one, I’d love to see your version!