Hey, I only have a few weeks left, so I need to get my baby sewing in before the little guy is here!

I’ve found so many useful patterns and how-tos online for making everything from simple hats to diapers, toys to elaborate baby books.  I’ve gathered a few of my favorites together for you – and hopefully will save you some time while searching online.

• The world’s simplest baby hat pattern – why spend $10 on a teensy little scrap of jersey when you can make a custom one?
• Want to make your own cloth diapers?  This site has tutorials for making everything from a basic pre-fold to fancy all-in-ones.  They also have a diaper fabric & accessories shop.
• Moby-style wraps are about the easiest baby carriers to make - here’s an explanation of how to make and wear one.
• If you’d prefer to make a ring sling instead, this site has a great how-to.
• Purl Bee has 20 different baby projects, from knitted blankets to adorable clothing.
• Ribbon tag blankets and toys are popular baby gifts, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money buying one, here’s a pattern to make your own.
• Are you an upcycler?  Why not use an old wool sweater and make your own soakers?
• And if you need a pair of maternity jeans, but don’t really want to spend a whole lot of $$$, Craftster has a tutorial for adding a stretchy panel to a pair of your own jeans.

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Free Sewing Patterns for Baby

There are quite a few new babies and mommies-to-be around here lately, so I thought it would be fun to have a project for them!

Do you want to make a hand-made gift for the next baby shower, but don’t want to make the standard bib or receiving blanket?  Check out this great free pattern for a baby swaddler. It’s sized for newborn to three month old infant.  There are so many cute ways you could customize it – just make sure the embellishments are washable and baby-safe!

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Make your own baby swaddler – free pattern