15 Baby Gifts to Sew
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Get inspired with all these sweet baby gifts to sew! Use these easy sewing projects to make matching sets for baby showers!
Do you every feel like there’s a wave of babies born all at the same time? I feel like there’s always several babies born within a couple of months of each other, and I need lots of baby gifts at once.
I love making sets of matching things for baby showers and baby gifts. It makes the gift fun and unique, especially if I choose a fabric the parents will love. Look through these fun baby gifts to sew to get some ideas!
Do you love to sew? Try one of these fun sewing projects:
- My favorite free baby sewing patterns
- Baby sewing projects
- My favorite supplies to sew baby clothes
- Free baby shoe sewing patterns
Is it worth it to sew baby items?
Even though fabric isn’t cheap to buy and babies stain everything, I love to sew baby items. You need so many little things when you have a tiny baby.
You can save money by using free sewing patterns for babies and by using up scraps of fabric and smaller pieces of fabric. Sewing for babies is great because it requires less fabric!
Why I love to use free patterns for babies
- they are free!
- you can print these PDF patterns at home
- they are easy and simple to sew.
- many are unisex and work for boys and girls
What fabric is best for baby clothes?
The best fiber to use for baby clothes is cotton. It’s soft, breathable, washable, easy to sew, and easy to find.
When I am making something that requires woven fabric I use quilting cotton, chambray, cotton lawn, or fabrics like this. These all work well for baby clothing even if they wrinkle easily. (Learn all about quilting cotton.)
When I am making something that requires knit fabric I love to use cotton spandex jersey. It has the breathability of cotton, but it is stretchy and recovers nicely. It’s easy to find and the easiest knit to sew of all the knits. (Learn all about knit fabric.)
Should I prewash the fabric?
When sewing clothing for babies, you should always prewash the fabric. You want to wash out anything in the fabric that could irritate the baby’s skin. You also want to remove any shrinkage so it won’t shrink after you finish, and then it won’t fit the baby anymore.
If you are sewing quilts or blankets for a baby, you do not want to prewash the fabric. You want to sew the project, and then wash it before you give it to the baby.
Baby Gifts to Sew
Get inspired with all these sweet baby gifts to sew! Use these easy sewing projects to make matching sets for baby showers!
Free Ball Sewing Pattern
Learn how to sew a ball or sphere with a free ball sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for little kids or pets to play with!
How to Make a Plus Quilt with Cricut
Learn how to make a plus quilt using the Cricut Maker and a Riley Blake Designs quilt pattern and fabric. It makes the cutting quick, easy, and accurate. It’s the perfect baby gift!
Free Leather Baby Shoes Pattern
Learn how to make baby shoes with a free leather baby shoes PDF sewing pattern. This baby sewing project is great for a handmade gift.
DIY Fat Quarter Skirt for Little Girls
This fat quarter skirt is the perfect project for little girls. It’s fast, easy, and uses just one fat quarter of fabric! It’s a great scrap fabric project and would make an adorable gift!
Free Baby Burp Cloth Pattern
Learn how to make a baby burp cloth with a free sewing pattern. New moms always need several so this easy sewing project makes a great gift!
DIY T-Shirt Romper + FREE PATTERN
Upcycle an adult t-shirt into a baby DIY t-shirt romper with this free sewing pattern in size 6 mos. It’s a great way to save money and save time!
Free Baby Bandana Bib Pattern
Learn how to make a baby bandana bib with a free sewing pattern. These drool baby bibs are cute to wear and easy to make.
Free Baby Shorts Sewing Pattern + Bloomers
Use the free baby shorts pattern and free baby bloomers pattern to make upcycled shorts! Reuse the hem of any shirt or patterns for a fast sewing project!
Free Baby Bib Pattern
Learn how to sew a baby bib with or without a pocket with a free sewing pattern. Use quilting cotton or laminated cotton for two different bibs!
Upcycled Baby Shoes: FREE Pattern!
Learn how to make upcycled baby shoes with a free sewing pattern. It’s a great way to reuse and recycle denim for durable fabric shoes!
Make a Baby Cheater Quilt
Learn how to make a baby cheater quilt because it’s the easiest quilt to sew! It uses a little bit of fabric and it’s so fast to create!
Easiest DIY Baby Tie
Learn how to make the easiest DIY baby tie by refashioning a men’s adult silk tie. It looks professional, but it’s really easy to sew!
FREE 18 mos Babydoll Top Pattern
Make an adorable top for you baby with this babydoll tee pattern. It’s a free sewing pattern that only uses one fat quarter of fabric!
DIY Swaddle Blanket for Baby
Learn how to make a DIY swaddle blanket out of cotton gauze fabric. It’s the perfect lightweight blanket that makes a great baby gift!
Teething Necklace Tutorial
Learn how to make a DIY teething necklace with knit fabric and large wooden beads. It's a great baby toy that also looks great!
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!