Which fabric to use for this?

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I want to make dd a Robin (stranger things) outfit for Christmas. Is poplin an ok fabric to use for the t shirt?

I'm not sure what fabric to get for the shorts. I am ok at making stuff but i cant read patterns etc so I'll do by eye but have never made shorts so not sure what to use. I'll use the same fabric for the waistcoat.

Thank you

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I'd usually use jersey for a t shirt. Doesn't the pattern have fabric suggestions?

i had to Google as I have no idea about stranger things, but I assume you mean the sailor-ish outfit?

The T-shirt looks like jersey (I know you said you’re not keen on patterns, but the Galaxy tee is a very similar shape to the main top, though doesn’t include the collar and it’s a nicely written pattern, very easy instructions to follow).

For the shorts and waistcoat I’d use something like a cotton or poly cotton twill, and then sew on grosgrain ribbon for the stripes.
The shorts look like a culotte style, This tutorial could give you some guideline on the pattern shape and size.

@JanBabiesBrummyMummy I don't have a pattern, I can't find the fabric in jersey at the moment but I'll keep looking as I've realised it needs to be stretchy!

@SBAM that t shirt pattern looks ideal. The problem is I don't ever understand the words or the marks etc when I've tried to use patterns before

I'd go to a charity shop and get a pair of navy shorts in a slightly larger size than DD, a breton top, a white cotton poplin blouse or shirt, a navy shirt or blouse, and a red piece of fabric.
I'd get a red felt tip pen .

Then I'd cut the sleeves of the t-shirt to make it short sleeves,if necessary.
The shirt I'd make the sailor collar from, then draw on the stripes with the felt pen. Make a little red bow to go below the collar.

Then from the left over shirt, I'd make bias binding and tack it onto the shorts to make stripe, and make a hat out of white card.

From the navy shirt, I'd make the waistcoat.
Name badge out of card and coloured red with FTP