24 Easy Baby Sewing Projects You Can Make
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Make one of these easy baby sewing projects. Use up your fabric scraps or upcycle items to make perfect baby shower gifts.
Baby sewing projects are one of my very favorite things to sew. Everything is tiny and cute. You use such a small amount of fabric, and all the seams are shorter. It makes baby shower gifts so easy!
I love using remnants from clothing I made for myself, for my own babies and kids so that we can match! I also love using adult clothing and sewing them smaller for babies.
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.
Do you like sewing for babies? Here are some ofther project ideas you might like!
- Free baby sewing patterns
- Best supplies for sewing baby clothes
- Fat Quarter Clothing Projects
- Scrap Fabric Projects
- Fat quarter sewing projects
- Baby gifts to sew
- Free baby shoe sewing patterns
- Tips for sewing kids clothes
Easy Baby Sewing Projects You Can Make
Make one of these easy baby sewing projects that are perfect for your little one. Use up your scraps and upcycle items for perfect baby shower gifts.
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 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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Upcycled Baby Shoes: FREE Pattern!
I love making baby shoes. They’re fast and cute, and my babies walk holes into them so quickly. My favorite baby shoes are upcycled baby shoes with this free baby shoes pattern.
6 Best Supplies To Sew Baby Clothes
After making lots of baby sewing projects for my three kids and lots of baby showers gifts, I’ve found my favorite supplies to sew baby clothes.
Free Baby Leggings Pattern
Learn how to make baby leggings with a free sewing pattern. Use either knit fabric or an adult t-shirt for a quick baby sewing project.
DIY T-Shirt Romper + FREE PATTERN
I love cutting up clothing to make something new. It’s so great to be able to reuse something I have and to save time and money! Enjoy this free pattern for a DIY t-shirt romper for your baby.
How to Install Snaps on Baby Clothes
Learn how to install snaps on baby clothes for easy baby sewing projects. These are the best snaps for baby clothes, and the pliers making installing easy.
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!
How to Upcycle a T-Shirt into Leggings
Baby leggings are great for warmth in the winter and protection from the sun in the summer. And they can be made in about half an hour or less when you reuse the hems of an adult tee shirt!
How to Upcycle One Shirt into Two Pants
One shirt or one pair of pants has tons of fabric. Way more than I realized until I started working on this series. Did you know you can make two pair of pants from one button up shirt?
My 7 Favorite Free Baby Sewing Patterns
I want to talk about some free baby sewing patterns that I love. I have used all of these and recommend each of them! These are the best baby sewing patterns!
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!
How to Upcycle a Shirt into a Dress
One of the most classic styles is a peasant dress, and peasant dresses are very easy to make especially when upcycled from a button up shirt. Both men’s and women’s button up shirts can be used as long as there is enough fabric and a button placket.
Sew a Hooded Towel for Baby
A hooded towel keeps baby warm and dry, and it is super easy to sew! Follow this step by step tutorial with photos to make one for all the babies you know.
Fitted Crib Sheet Tutorial with French Seams
Crib sheets are easy, fast, and fun to make. They also make a great gift alongside a matching quilt. Just purchase an extra 2 yards of a matching fabric when selecting fabrics for the quilt to make a matching crib sheet.
FREE PATTERN: Onesie Cardigan
I made a free pattern and tutorial for you to make your own onesie cardigan! It’s even a simple and quick gift to make for baby shower gifts!
How to Make a Burp Cloth from a Diaper
Old school cloth diapers make excellent burp cloths! In order to make them cute you can add a little bit of fabric to one side. Learn how to make a burp cloth from a diaper.
How to make a crinkle taggie baby toy
Learn how to show you how to make a crinkle taggie baby toy just like that brand with your fabric and ribbon scraps that feel great for little hands to touch, and a surprising upcycled material that makes that wonderful crinkling and crackling sound that is just fascinating for big and little ears alike!
If you make something using one of these baby sewing projects, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather