My 16 Favorite Free Baby Sewing Patterns
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Find the best baby sewing pattern with this fun list of free baby sewing patterns! I’ve sewn all of these for boys and girls, and I love them!
I want to talk about some free baby sewing patterns that I love. I have used all of these for my kids and gifts for friends and recommend each of them!
I don’t think there’s anyone more fun to sew for then little babies. They are perfect, tiny, sweet, and adorable. These are the best baby sewing patterns! Which is your favorite free baby sewing pattern?
What is it about baby proportions that make them so cute?! I just love baby sewing projects!
Is it worth it to sew baby clothing?
A lot of people wonder why I would sew baby clothes. They say babies change sizes so fast, it’s not cheap to sew their clothing, and they are messy and stain their clothing.
I sew baby clothing because it’s one way I like to show love. Even if they change sizes quickly I can still pass that handmade item on to a family member or a friend.
I love all these baby sewing projects for ideas. I love to see something I made on a loved one. It’s also fun to sew baby gifts for baby showers!
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 free patterns for babies
- they are free!
- you can print these PDF patterns at home. (I’m not a fan of tracing existing clothing. Mine never come out right!)
- they are easy and simple to sew.
- Almost all of these are unisex and work for boys and girls
- Some come in multiple sizes so the work for a longer amount of time.
Also, here are some tips for sewing knit fabrics since some of these patterns use knit fabric which can get a little tricky! If you don’t have a serger, you can still sew knit fabric with a sewing machine.
This is only a couple, so feel free to comment with your favorite baby sewing patterns! Which ones do you love to use? I’d love to try out some new ones!
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.
What is a PDF sewing pattern?
A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.
I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!
How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?
Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size.
Once the pattern is printed it can be taped together to get the full size. Then the pattern can be cut for each pattern piece size or individual sizes can be traced so that the pattern can be used again and again. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.
Check out all these free PDF sewing patterns!
Free Baby Sewing Patterns
I've used lots of free baby sewing patterns for gifts and for my own children. I love using a free sewing pattern. I have found the best baby sewing patterns that are easy to sew and work nicely for baby sewing projects.
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.
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.
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!
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!
I'm still using it to making shortall's for my son. It's just the easiest outfit for summer and there's always and endless supply of t-shirts to refashion. This is still my go to outfit to make for my babies!
I love little shorts and bloomers on little baby legs. With this pattern you can, and it comes in FIVE sizes!
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.
I LOVE baby shoes. They are fun and quick to make, and I love that I can make one to match each outfit (if only I had the time!) I'm made more than 20 of these baby shoes!
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!
Reuse a men's button up shirt to make a fun baby romper! It comes in just one size, but it works for both girls and boys.
Upcycle a men's suit jacket by turning it into a little boy suit jacket. This comes in a 12 month size but the idea can be used for other sizes too!
Learn how to make a bag with lots of pockets for storage with this free diaper bag pattern and sewing tutorial. Use canvas for a durable bag!
Use an adult cardigan to make an adorable cardigan onesie for your baby!
Besides teaching you how to make an awesome onesie with a free pattern, she gives great tips on how to sew with knits. I love the stripes contrasted with those wood buttons! Her knit bindings look so good!
These diaper covers are really easy and there are two different ways to make them. For girls, it's a nice surprise under a dress or skirt, and for boys, pair it with a tee for an easy hot summer day. I've made more than 12 of these diaper covers!
I love a simple dress for gifts and this dress is so easy to make! It only needs a tiny bit of fabric too!
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!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather
I’m stuck in a loop every time I try to find the up cycled jean baby booties. I’ve subscribed and given my email address. Every link is a loop and doesn’t give me the “FREE” patterns. I can only see instructions 🙁
This tiny cloth shoes looks so amazing. I also need most comfortable baby shoes for my nephew. What you can recommend?
My sister's having a baby and I never thought it would affect me the way it has. Never thought I'd say this, but those sewing patterns are kinda cute and would pretty good on my soon to be nephew/neice!
Thanks for showing these.
Brian Bradshaw
Aww, just look at those tiny cloth shoes – they look so adorable! Probably not the best shoes for walking on concrete all day, but will definitely protect your little one's feet!
I am looking for the best and most comfortable baby shoes for my son.
The styles are outdated, but the author teaches you how to alter the patterns so you can make whatever style you want. remalladora
I've made this pattern twice but have struggled with the cuff instructions. This post has been really useful. And puts me in mind to make another!
Amongst so many other things, I love to embroider , so it would be great if you added patterns like your sweet fox to your shop. Thanks for the tutorial/pattern and the giveaway for the adorable Panda and Princess Kitten patterns. Happy New Year!
All the best,
The soft baby shoes pattern has moved and can now be found here: http://michelequigley.com/blog/soft-baby-shoes-pattern-and-tutorial/
Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
I saw this one on pinterest and even if I don't have any babies(well… yet anyway… :D), I just fell in love with "The Shirt Onesie". SO adorable! Thank You for sharing this 🙂
I made these 25 years ago for my son. Everyone loved them back then. I used his older brothers tshirts, so my baby was quite cool!
Awesome! I love the romper one. I don't like when a tutorial tells you to trace because I am usually making gifts and don't have an item of the clothing that would fit them here!
Thanks for the links Heather!
I have this book and I bought the toddler one when my son grew out of his baby things! It's a great reference book!
I made those little shoes, and while I thought they were A-Dor-A-Ble! I didn't like the elastic casing, it seemed really bulky and the outside fabric showed on the inside. Also, it was hard to tell the left from the right once sewn, and I don't think it matters with baby toes, LOL.
One pattern I'd add is a mei tai. The "FrankenKozy" pattern is great for most parents. A ring sling is also awesome. And a pouch is fabulous for a newborn…
Heather! Thanks for this. I came across this on pinterest and couldn't help but smile when I saw Feather's Flight! 🙂