Cheerleader Outfit!

The top is a halter that velcros at the neck and under the belly. I used gabardine (1/4 yard for the skirt [enough for 2 smalls and/or mediums] and 1/2 yard for the top & belly straps [2 pieces for each top/strap - enough for 2 smalls and/or]. I bought a strip of fleece that had the team design I wanted and cut it out. 1 yard each of 2 colors of ribbon (1 wider than the other). Velcro.

This is the pattern I made (I did add 3/4" to the part that closes around the neck) for a SMALL!

Cut out the team design/logo/emblem you want out of fleece.

Pin logo to top and sew along the outside edge of one of the top pieces.

Fold strap in half, lengthwise, sew 1 short side and 1 long side, turn inside out. Repeat

Sew the two top pieces together except at the bottom, right sides together (first time I sewed the top and strap together after I had put the top together, the next time I placed in between the top pieces before I sewed them together). Cut curves to seam line, turn right side out, use a blunt pointed object to push out corners where needed (chopstick works great), press.

Center the narrow ribbon on top of the wider ribbon and sew together.

I used an overcast stitch around the curved part of the skirt and then sewed the ribbon along the curved edge.

Use long, gathering stitch along the straight edge of the skirt (don't backstitch the edges).

With right sides facing (skirt & top), pin the middle and two ends. Pull gathering thread until gathers are evenly distributed. Pin and then sew. Overcast stitch edge.

Add long strips of Velcro to belly straps and shorter strips to neck. I bought snag-free Velcro, which are a one-piece design includes hoot & loop. You cut two pieces and put gether. Reduces snagging and lint buildup!

Put on your Doodle and cheer on your favorite team!