

April’s XOXO Leo is the sweetest little dancewear you’ve ever seen. This adorable leotard features unique heart-shaped cutouts on both sides, adding a touch of fun and elegance while still maintaining full coverage and support. It’s perfect for dance classes, performances, or just adding a special piece to your little one’s wardrobe.
Customize the look by using lace in the cutouts for a playful peekaboo effect, or opt for a solid spandex for a sleek, classic style. You can also leave off the heart cut-outs for the perfect basic leotard you've been looking for! The April’s XOXO Leo allows you to showcase creativity and personality while ensuring comfort and flexibility, making it ideal for active children.
Whether you’re creating a statement piece for a recital, or simply adding a stylish and functional garment to your child’s wardrobe, the April’s XOXO Leo is sure to become a favorite. The pattern is intended for performance fabric, ensuring it holds up to wear and tear while offering the perfect amount of stretch for all kinds of movement. Your little dancer’s wardrobe will not be complete without this fabulous, one-of-a-kind accessory!
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
*Fabric Requirement Chart shown as last image*
Fabric Recommendations: Performance wear knits
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I really like this pattern, honestly. I was worried it would be hard working with slippery fabrics, but it's not nearly as challenging as I'd feared. I have made two and my hearts are much neater and smoother on my second one, as it took me a bit to get the hang of stitching them down nicely. They double as really cute swimsuits too, as is for my little one (3 years old), though I think of it made my older daughter one in swim knit I'd simply line it for better coverage. I may even try other shape cutouts as I get more brave!
I recently purchased this pattern to create a small mermaid outfit. With the simplicity of the pattern it made it easy to "hack" into the other item I wanted. It turned out great. This pattern was simple to do even in the smaller size.