Tle

• For durability


  1. Substitute machine for hand stitches wherever it is practical and not unsightly to do so

  2. Baste down facings
• For extra strength


  Stitch areas of strain, such as armholes, twice
• For ease in handling really small garments

  Attach the sleeves before closing the underarm seam
• For ease of care

  1. Choose fabric that are washable

  2. Check the care requirements of white or pastel colors
• To please the child


  • Pick bright colors and lively prints
  • Large designs can be overwhelming
• For convenience


  1. Always provide a pocket or two

  2. Children like places to keep small possessions
• For a good safety precaution


  Have reflective tape strips to outer garments, especially if they are dark in color
• To make handed-down garment different for the younger brother or sister

  1. Add a special appliqué, pockets or monogram

  2. Consider changing the garment style; could a dress with sleeves be made into a pinafore for the new owner
• Clothing selection for young children, toddlers' and preschoolers'

  • Consider the physical characteristics and the comfort they give to the children
• Toddlers' clothing


  • Soft, unstructured styles that allow maximum freedom of movement
  • One-piece garments that fall from the shoulder
  • Practical because toddlers wear diapers and have not developed a waistline
• Toddlers' pants


  Leg openings with snaps help make changing diapers easier
• Toddlers' necklines


  • Collarless styles or flat collars, such as Peter pan and convertible collars
  • Avoid collars that may bind or restrict movement, such as a high button collar
• Toddlers learning to dress

  • Pull-on garments with large neck and armhole openings are the easiest to manipulate
• Toddlers are always on the move
• Toddlers' clothing design features

  • Functional as well as decorative
  • Shoulder straps should criss-cross in the back to prevent them from sliding off shoulders
  • Shoulder tabs on shirts are another way to secure straps
• Children's safety and comfort is best considered when buying and choosing the clothes they wear
• Fabrics preferred by mothers


  Cheaper and they can choose the best quality fabric for their children
• Varieties of fabrics to choose from

  • Seersucker
  • Cotton
  • Rayon
  • Pique
• Seersucker


  • A thin, all-cotton fabric, commonly striped, used to make clothing for spring and summer wear, suits, slacks and children's clothing
• Cotton


  • A soft, staple fiber and brings comfort to children because it is breathable
• Rayon


  • Usually colorful and easy to e.g. blouses, dresses, jackets, lingerie, linings, scarves, suits, ties, hats, socks
• Pique


  • A medium weight, cotton-blend fabric which is characterized by raised parallel cords or fine ribbing that resembles a check
• Styles for preschoolers


  • Allow preschoolers to move and jump about freely
• Pockets


  • Important features because preschoolers need places for the treasures they collect
• Shoulder tabs on shirts


  • Still valuable
• Long sleeves


  • Avoid buttoned cuffs that restrict movement
• Jumpsuits


  • Practical garments for preschoolers because they allow for mobility and will maintain a neat appearance
• Pants and skirts


  • Elasticized waists because preschoolers' waistlines have become more defined
• Growth features in children's clothing

  • One-piece garments without a waistline
  • Raglan, kimono, or sleeveless designs
  • Adjustable shoulder straps
  • Elasticized waistlines
  • Two-piece outfits and wrap styles
  • Closures on the front of garments
• Children grow rapidly and tend to grow faster in height than in width
• The length of waist, arms, and legs will change more quickly than the width of shoulders, chest, and hips
• Clothing should allow for growth
• Zippers


  Can be easy for a child to operate if a charm or string is added to the pull tab
• Buttons


  • Large buttons or buttons with a shank are easier to grasp
  • Avoid buttons with irregular edges as these are more difficult than smooth, round buttons to manipulate
• Hook and loop fastener tape


  • Easy to manipulate and can be used in place of buttons or snaps
  • Available by the centimeter or inch, in pre-cut shapes, and in a variety of colors
• Closures should be on the front of garments so children can see the fasteners and manipulate them easily
• Selecting or adapting closures that are easy for young children to manipulate promotes self-dressing and prevents bathroom accidents
• Accessories


  Articles that make the outfit perfect and beautiful
• Accessories for children's dresses

  • Choose accessories that will equate and go with the age of children
• Accessories used in dresses

  • Bands-strips of fabric, ribbon or bias applied to edges or set into garments to finish or decorate
  • Bracelet-ornamental chain for wrist and arm
  • Brooch a large ornamental pin placed in front or shoulder arm
  • Fan-a flat device mounted on frame permanently
  • Handkerchief a piece of cloth cotton, linen or silk usually square and decorated with lace and embroidery
  • Hat-a shaped head covering, having crown and brim
  • Hosiery-consist of hose and stockings
  • Shoes-high-heeled or flat-closed footwear fitted for comfort, freedom and style