What’s the Project? If a little one is on the way, these free baby sewing patterns are going to have you smiling while you sew! Adorable little baby items from pajamas to blankets, diaper carriers to toys and they all make great baby gifts!
I’m a little bit removed from the baby years now. My littlest is 6 and just not quite so little anymore.
So I admit, when a close friend told me last week that she is pregnant, I got a little bit excited, not just for her but for my sake too. Babies to hold!
People, who is with me?! Sometimes those of us who don’t have babies anymore still love those little ones and want to get our hands on them.
And sometimes we want to sew tiny little things for babies. If you are like me, here are 25 free baby sewing patterns that are too cute and will have you swooning! 
So many cute baby sewing projects! How will you even pick one when there are this many cute things to sew?! I love to make the diaper clutches and the bibs look so easy and would make a great gift. The burp cloths made with diapers are a major favorite of mine too.
Which ones do you love best? Let’s take a look at of these free baby sewing patterns!
25 Baby Sewing Projects:
Baby Bow Ties by A Lemon Squeezy Home:
Peasant Dress from Sew Much Ado:
Car Seat Cover and Nursing Cover Duo:
There you go! All kinds of free baby sewing patterns for you to sew like crazy! Which are you going to sew first?!
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Michelle Bowers says
September 3, 2013 at 7:41 amBlankets or quilts
Karen B says
September 3, 2013 at 7:43 amOh my…this makes me want another baby! I love the ruffle butt onesie!
Nicole says
September 3, 2013 at 7:55 amSo many great projects! Can’t wait to make the dragon slippers for my son. I almost bought him some this weekend now I can just make them myself. Yay! Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials. I’ve learned some much from your site and I’m just getting started.
Leah says
September 3, 2013 at 7:55 amI haven’t made it yet, but I’m going to make the diaper and wipes carrying case.
Melissa says
September 3, 2013 at 8:15 amI’m working on the the baby burp clothes. :)
Noel says
September 3, 2013 at 8:53 amThanks for the great post! I just got a new sewing machine and a new niece so I am looking forward to making the “easy quilt” for her as a Christmas gift. I really appreciate you incorporating projects for the beginner and more advanced seamstress.
Amanda Vee says
September 3, 2013 at 9:01 amSince I’m 21 weeks pregnant, this post comes to me at the perfect time! Thanks!! :-D
Nettie Crain says
September 3, 2013 at 9:07 amWow, to win would be a dream! I have a lot of sewing and quilting projects spinning around in my head. The holidays will be here before you know it!
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Nettie Crain says
September 3, 2013 at 2:28 pmI forgot to say that sewing baby quilts are my favorite item to make!
Thanks, Nettie
Lorie says
September 3, 2013 at 9:08 amI love the ruffled butt onsies!!!
Sandy says
September 3, 2013 at 9:12 amI love sewing for babies. I guess my favorite thing would be a baby quilt.
Kathleen says
September 3, 2013 at 9:14 amI love making burp cloths!
Courtney Elwell says
September 3, 2013 at 9:21 amI made a travel diaper changing pad/clutch that turned out really cute and was very well received. Thanks!
Sheri says
September 3, 2013 at 9:22 amLove those baby bowties!
Amanda says
September 3, 2013 at 9:25 amI love making lots of things for baby – sleepsacks, crib sheets, burp cloths, and stuffed toys are probably my favorites.
Angela Ke says
September 3, 2013 at 9:37 amI love to sew receiving blankets.
Brenda Melahn says
September 3, 2013 at 9:41 amDefinitely dresses, but quilts are a close second.
Whitney says
September 3, 2013 at 9:45 amI LOVE to sew baby quilts and stuffed animals!
Kathy Bumb says
September 3, 2013 at 9:51 amLittle jumpsuits and dresses are my favorites.
Marlene says
September 3, 2013 at 9:58 amMy favorite things to sew are your animal hooded towels and baby blankets. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway.
Jo says
September 3, 2013 at 9:58 amI love making baby quilts
Diane says
September 3, 2013 at 10:06 amI love to make burb clothes…LOL I just think they are adorable!!
Niki says
September 3, 2013 at 10:11 amI love to sew diaper clutches (really they’re for the mom, but doesn’t that count?)!
Kathy E. says
September 3, 2013 at 10:23 amMy favorite thing to sew for babies is bibs. I make them from scratch and machine applique them, and add the baby’s name. They make wonderful gifts and parents love them!
Vanessa B says
September 3, 2013 at 10:31 amSeems Ive turned into a Diaper Bag Lady but love making baby quilts too :-) Thank You!!!
DeEtte says
September 3, 2013 at 10:40 amAdorable tutorials! thanks for sharing!
Gill says
September 3, 2013 at 10:42 amI love the ruffle nappy cover and the pinafore!
barbara n says
September 3, 2013 at 10:44 amI just finished making some flannel burp cloths for my soon to be born first grandchild!
Nichole says
September 3, 2013 at 10:45 amI love these ideas. I really love the little girl dresses!
Sheila says
September 3, 2013 at 11:00 amClothings. I like to see them wearing clothes that I have made.
Rebecca Brewer says
September 3, 2013 at 11:01 amSomething simple because I’m not very good:)
Heather Rogers says
September 3, 2013 at 11:16 amI am new to sewing and have been learning from your learn to sew tutorials. So far I have only sewn the burp clothes. But I am loving it. I have four children ages 11, 9, 5 and 1 so I am REALLY looking forward to getting to sew lots of things!!
Kelly Hochstetler says
September 3, 2013 at 11:23 amBibs!!
Nancy says
September 3, 2013 at 11:24 amI Love the Rainbow Ruffle Dress!! Thanks for listing such beautiful Items and this Great Give Away!
Huggs, Nancy
Kim R says
September 3, 2013 at 11:36 amWould have to be blankets :)
Dena Martin says
September 3, 2013 at 11:55 amA lot of great ideas for gifts.
Dena Martin says
September 3, 2013 at 11:59 amMy favorite gift to make for babies are burp cloth and receiving blanket sets. I wrote a couple of tutorials on my blog: http://threadstofabric.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-make-burp-cloth-tutorial.html They’re quick, simple, and perfect for babies.
Susan H. says
September 3, 2013 at 12:11 pmI like to sew baby blankets. Thanks.
Claudia Mott says
September 3, 2013 at 12:18 pmI have been trying to sew for a little girl, I do mean little girl who will be 3 this Christmas, Z is my model, and with out your sight I would have no idea how to do something she could wear. Z runs between a 18mo to a 24mo as I said she is about as big around as the circle of your fingers. This sight has helped me to learn some basic sewing for the children in my church, now I am looking at those Burp Clothes for some of our new arrivals. I am a newbie to sewing so I am not that adventures yet.
Thank you for all your crazy ideas and the help you give with them.
Shannon says
September 3, 2013 at 12:21 pmI like to do hooded towels and burp cloths. Blankets are fun, but I haven’t made a baby quilt yet.
Rebecca says
September 3, 2013 at 12:23 pmI love making baby quilts :)
Victoria C. says
September 3, 2013 at 12:31 pmI’m super excited for this Sewing month!
Kim M says
September 3, 2013 at 12:36 pmI love to make baby quilts. I’m actually working on one right now! :)
SherrD says
September 3, 2013 at 12:45 pmI love to sew everything. But babies are easy. Burp rags, diaper covers, sacks and more. You have great ideas to get inspiration from too. Thank you
VickiT says
September 3, 2013 at 1:03 pmBaby blankets with machine embroidery are my favorite things to make along with matching bibs, and burp cloths.
Sharon H says
September 3, 2013 at 1:21 pmOooh, I’d LOVE to win free fabric! I make burp cloths for the babies, and the cutest little crayon roll-ups for little guys or gals and their Mom’s to carry when they’re out and about. You are so-sew talented, Amber. Love to see what all you come up with.
Michelle says
September 3, 2013 at 1:22 pmI love to see dresses for the holidays. I think I’m going to use the peasant dress tutorial for a thanksgiving dress!
Jona L says
September 3, 2013 at 1:23 pmI love to sew toddler clothes for baby showers since older items are very rarely given, but are much needed. :)
Gwen H. says
September 3, 2013 at 1:28 pmI love the circle quilt !!! I want that free fabric. ;)
Anna says
September 3, 2013 at 1:43 pmProbably blankets, but mostly because I don’t have much experience sewing for babies
Cathy King says
September 3, 2013 at 1:51 pmI could use new fabric as my first grandchild is arriving Sept. 25th…..a girl…..can’t wait!!!!
Kelly says
September 3, 2013 at 2:00 pmI love making baby quilts for my son and daughter-in-law!
Heather says
September 3, 2013 at 2:07 pmBibs- I always need more!
Faith says
September 3, 2013 at 2:20 pmThanks for all the things to sew for the babies! I so want to do the circle quilt.
Kim H says
September 3, 2013 at 2:53 pmA cute hooded towel!
Christine Sherman says
September 3, 2013 at 2:59 pmQuilts!
Kim R says
September 3, 2013 at 3:37 pmThose dinosaurs slippers definitely!
Melinda Wilson says
September 3, 2013 at 3:55 pmI usually always make a “large” baby blanket so it can go with the child as it grows.
Sharron Linville Smothermon says
September 3, 2013 at 3:58 pmI have never won anything, but there’s always a first time…fingers an toes are crossed!!!
debi m says
September 3, 2013 at 4:25 pmLove to make burp cloths for gifts
Candice walker says
September 3, 2013 at 5:36 pmI usually make blankets, but I really want to try something a little more difficult.
trasity says
September 3, 2013 at 6:01 pmI looooove sewing baby dresses!
LeAnn says
September 3, 2013 at 6:12 pmMy favorite thing to sew for babies? Reversible bibs made of designer cottons, with an inner layer of flannel for absorbency – with capped metal snap closures.
Katie Ellis says
September 3, 2013 at 6:38 pmI am going to try out the ruffle butt onside tutorial. Love it!
Cathy J says
September 3, 2013 at 6:40 pmI just recently found out that my daughter is expecting TWINS!! I can’t wait to get started sewing for those babies. Two of everything! I think I will make the burp cloths and hooded towels first.
Charlene says
September 3, 2013 at 7:06 pmBaby shoes :)
Kelly Hochstetler says
September 3, 2013 at 7:28 pmMy favorite fabric at The Ribbon Retreat is Ashbury Heights purple floral.
DeborahGun says
September 3, 2013 at 7:30 pmquilts are always my favourite!
Heather says
September 3, 2013 at 7:34 pmMy favorite thing to sew is changing pads- Will be making some this coming week!
Aubrey @ homegrown & healthy says
September 3, 2013 at 7:40 pmI’m working on little embellished onesies right now, they’re soo cute!
Libby H says
September 3, 2013 at 8:01 pmtiny dresses. thanks for the chance!
Jenalyn Mills says
September 3, 2013 at 8:18 pmReceiving blankets.
maria says
September 3, 2013 at 8:20 pmquilts or knitted beanies!
Cat crafty says
September 3, 2013 at 8:24 pmI love sewing baby dresses!
Kristy says
September 3, 2013 at 8:32 pmBibs and blankies!
Tisha says
September 3, 2013 at 8:41 pmExcited to sew something for Grandbaby Emma Sophia!!!
Rachel says
September 3, 2013 at 8:49 pmI haven’t made a ton, but I really enjoyed the ruffle skirt that I made my daughter from the Learn to Sew series.
Stacey B says
September 3, 2013 at 9:11 pmI love to sew baby quilts!
Candias Chalker says
September 3, 2013 at 9:19 pmMy latest craze is fun appliqued bibs and burp cloths. I love to be able to give a matching set to the new mommas.
Cristina says
September 3, 2013 at 9:56 pmI cannot wait to make the dragon slippers for my upcoming son.
Stephanie Stanger says
September 3, 2013 at 10:03 pmThis inspires me to get busy on the machine!
Kaylan says
September 3, 2013 at 10:12 pmI like making taggies and want to start making hooded bath towels.
melle @ feathered ruffles says
September 4, 2013 at 12:43 amI love sewing all coordinated gifts for new mamas. Bibs, burpers, blankets, paccy straps, nursing covers, and little easy to wear reversible outfits like peasant dresses and the sis boom carly bubble romper or the run around rompers from cottage mama.
But all of it coordinated, the bibs embroidered with names, monograms, or some fun applique….
Gudrun Yr Asgeirsdottir says
September 4, 2013 at 2:06 ammy favourite sewing project for a baby is a swaddling blanket and burp cloths
Rose Swiokla says
September 4, 2013 at 6:01 amMy favorite thing to sew is tiny stuffed dolls, and they are made to look like the little one I give it to :0)
Sherie Alexander says
September 4, 2013 at 10:29 amHooded bath towels
Alysia H says
September 4, 2013 at 1:44 pmI have only sewn baby blankets “for baby” but your post has a ton of cute other ideas! =D
Emily says
September 4, 2013 at 1:53 pmI am making my first quilt for my baby who will be here the first of November!
Sarah McKenna says
September 4, 2013 at 1:56 pmTiny twirly skirts. :)
Diane says
September 4, 2013 at 2:57 pmReady to get started! Really looking forward to the patterns. Love new patterns. This will be fun. Thanks!
Reg says
September 4, 2013 at 4:16 pmMy favorite thing to sew for new babies is bibs with embroidery on them and of course a small quilt.
Alison Largin says
September 4, 2013 at 11:41 pmI absolutely LOVE making little dresses for my daughter. It always brightens my day to see her in the product of one of my creative outlets. :) And it’s great to learn something new with every project!
Melissa says
September 5, 2013 at 5:01 amGorgeous little dresses for a gorgeous little girl!
Karen U says
September 5, 2013 at 7:50 amI just made a little pinafore dress and matching diaper cover for my son’s girlfriend’s niece. Along with the dress was a little bunny blanket. Too cute! I can’t wait to have little grandbabies for myself. Thanks!
Wendy says
September 5, 2013 at 10:19 amI love making flannel rag quilts!
Kinsley says
September 5, 2013 at 11:58 amThanks for sharing!
Rachael says
September 5, 2013 at 8:16 pmBurp cloths!
Melissa says
September 5, 2013 at 9:25 pmFinished my first baby quilt last night and the baby was born 12 hours later!
Jessica Rohloff says
September 6, 2013 at 12:14 amWho could choose just one, I see a ton of things I’d like to try
Kristina Calkins says
September 6, 2013 at 7:49 amThanks for the great ideas!
Randalyn says
September 6, 2013 at 9:10 amI love the Betsy Ross Dress! I’m definitely going to make it for my niece!
Bethany Martini says
September 6, 2013 at 11:38 amBaby quilts!
Jessica Gardner says
September 6, 2013 at 3:19 pmI love sewing everything for a baby. Stuff is just sooo small and cute. I love making quilts, and I like to try to make something different every time.
Kelsey M says
September 6, 2013 at 10:11 pmLove sewing baby shoes!
T Bosch says
September 7, 2013 at 7:53 amDresses and Soft (minky) & silky blankets.
Laura says
September 7, 2013 at 10:01 amBlankets. Especially giant receiving blankets-so useful!
Dahlia Reyes says
September 7, 2013 at 11:13 amI love to sew baby dresses!
Pauline Gudas says
September 7, 2013 at 5:54 pmBaby quilts, car seat covers
Diane says
September 7, 2013 at 6:08 pmMy fabric thing to sew for babies is quilts.
Diane says
September 7, 2013 at 6:09 pmby “fabric” I mean “favorite” lol
janna C says
September 7, 2013 at 6:09 pmJust found out I will have another grandson in November and one in February! Very excited grandma has lots of sewing to do! Love these projects!
Lindsay says
September 7, 2013 at 6:10 pmI’m in love with that circle quilt!!!!
Tara Bradbury says
September 7, 2013 at 6:12 pmI have just recently started to sew for the babies in my life. Recently I did some burp cloths for a shower gift. Love the idea of doing more though.
Nikita Smith says
September 7, 2013 at 6:14 pmBaby quilts..
Jeni says
September 7, 2013 at 6:14 pmI love so sew ultra cuddly minky blankets for babies! I like to add some custom embroidery to add a name or cute applique.
Pam C says
September 7, 2013 at 6:36 pmI love making baby quilts.
Jennifer says
September 7, 2013 at 7:01 pmBurp cloths with ribbon accents are super-easy and cute!
Sarah R says
September 7, 2013 at 7:10 pmQuilts and blankets.
Allison P says
September 7, 2013 at 7:33 pmI like sewing bibs, diaper and wipe cases, and burp cloths.
Stacy says
September 7, 2013 at 7:36 pmSo many great ideas! Can’t wait to make some bow ties for my nephew! :)
Renee says
September 7, 2013 at 7:37 pmOh, yay! Sock monkeys!! I’ve been wanting to do some!
Amber says
September 7, 2013 at 7:44 pmCrazy little projects hooded towels. They are always a huge hit.
Lori Smanski says
September 7, 2013 at 8:42 pmI love to make baby quilts
sheila says
September 7, 2013 at 8:54 pmPants
carla says
September 7, 2013 at 8:58 pmI like to sew scarves. But I would love to make the baby bow ties.
Shon says
September 7, 2013 at 10:35 pmI have only sewn a quilt/blanket for a neighbor’s baby, but would love to make burp cloths, etc. I am new and need all the practice I can get!!
Thanks, for a great giveaway!!
becky hart says
September 8, 2013 at 12:00 amlove all of your projects.
Mara Lourenço says
September 8, 2013 at 1:44 amLove sewing baby bins :) for my little pumpkin :p
Louise Ambrosi says
September 8, 2013 at 2:12 amI make diaper bags!
Jenny says
September 8, 2013 at 5:51 amI love making pocket onesies and burp cloths!
Debbie Boswell says
September 8, 2013 at 6:14 amthanks for the chance to win!
Stacey King says
September 8, 2013 at 8:00 amBeing new to sewing, the only thing I have made so far is a burb cloth but I very much enjoyed it so I can’t wait to start making more items!
Katy says
September 8, 2013 at 9:14 amI love making little snuggly blankies for the car :)
Suzie Hurst says
September 8, 2013 at 10:22 amI love making bibs and dresses!
Carmen says
September 8, 2013 at 4:40 pmI don’t have a favorite yet – I haven’t managed to make anything for my daughter; she keeps me too busy :)
Lindsay says
September 8, 2013 at 5:55 pmflannel blanket/burp cloth/bib sets are quick and easy. i also love to sew quilts and clothes
Elena says
September 8, 2013 at 9:05 pmI am very new to quilting and am looking for easy to make quilts for grandkids. Thanks for all the beautiful things you have made. Now what do I make first. lol.
Lani W says
September 9, 2013 at 10:30 amSuperhero capes (I have 3 boys!)
Mrsb says
September 9, 2013 at 10:32 amI love the circle skirt!
Darlene B. says
September 9, 2013 at 10:36 amLove the Ruffle Rainbow dress. Too bad my girlies are getting too big to make dresses like that for them.
Sandy Lasher says
September 9, 2013 at 10:55 amreceiving blanket or burp towels
Amber says
September 9, 2013 at 11:26 amMy favorite so far has been the little peasant dresses! They are so cute and easy!
Alice King says
September 9, 2013 at 11:55 amI love to sew baby girl dresses with matching shoes and bow or headband.
bethany joy says
September 9, 2013 at 11:59 amI made a baby quilt recently and it was very fun! =)
Katie Burgess says
September 9, 2013 at 12:10 pmI love to make clothes and accessories for my kiddos!
Janica says
September 9, 2013 at 12:12 pmThe Circle Quilt stole my heart!
Emily says
September 9, 2013 at 12:36 pmI love the faux chenille blanket I made my nephew when it was done. I did not love the cramps in my hands from cutting the strips. Hahaha.
Michelle Elizondo says
September 9, 2013 at 12:49 pmI sew pillow case for baby.
Andrea G says
September 9, 2013 at 3:10 pmRag quilts and burp cloths, but I’ve started trying my hand at dresses now too!
Christa Dunn (Krebs) says
September 9, 2013 at 4:50 pmI love to sew blankets, quilts, stuffed toys and soft books for babies!
Lori Thomas says
September 9, 2013 at 4:54 pmThe ruffle butt onesie is my favorite! Cant wait to try and make one!
Janna Harden says
September 9, 2013 at 5:17 pmreceiving blankets!
Eve Magat says
September 9, 2013 at 5:36 pmFab, funky and cool heartmade bow ties for my little boy. :)
Michelle Green says
September 9, 2013 at 6:08 pmThanks for this great list and chance to win new fabric!! feeling crafty – waiting for baby #4!
Michelle Green says
September 9, 2013 at 6:09 pmI’m excited to sew some swaddle blankets!
sharon says
September 9, 2013 at 6:22 pmClothing! I absolutely love making baby girl dresses
April says
September 9, 2013 at 6:23 pmDiaper and wipe carriers
Nannette Nielsen says
September 9, 2013 at 6:55 pmI am hooked on making bags! But I really want to make the little monster slippers for my little boy. I also want to start making vests and ties for him. I would love to win fabric. But who wouldn’t?
Cheryl B says
September 9, 2013 at 6:55 pmI love to make quilts for babies – especially when I can embellish with ribbons, rick-rack or pom-poms. The more decoration the better!
Patty Brown says
September 9, 2013 at 8:30 pmLast chance winner I hope!!! I would love to be sewing some “Lil’ Girls dresses”!!! But I only have “GrandPuppys”….no grandchildren!!! I must get back to sewing & quilting…even if it’s just to donate
the items to a shelter or something.
amy says
September 9, 2013 at 8:43 pmBlankets, rattles and taggie toys!
These are some great ideas!
Ariel says
September 9, 2013 at 8:57 pmI love sewing baby shoes. So cute! Thanks for the post!
Monica Williams says
September 9, 2013 at 9:02 pmBaby blankets and dresses
Pam Spaur says
September 13, 2013 at 6:46 pmI love to make a lot of things for the little ones. Receiving blankets, burp cloths, pacified clips, appliqued onesies, a pack pouch for extra packs. I will try to coordinate into ‘sets’. I have also made bandanna dresses and skirts. So much fun!
Pam Spaur says
September 13, 2013 at 6:50 pmDon’t love auto correct so much. Should say pacifier clips and pacifiers pour h for pacifiers and bandana dresses. Seeing for babies is so much fun. Thanks for a wonderful websitr.
mhwood says
January 17, 2014 at 1:11 pmJust a head’s up:
I would take the car seat cover off this list. They are not recommended because they compromise the safety of the seat, the fabric isn’t guaranteed to be flame retardant, and it voids the warranty on the car seat.
You should never compromise safety for “cuteness”.
Amber says
January 23, 2014 at 1:40 pmI’ve got a disclaimer on that post so that people realize it voids the warranty. :)
Mistie says
May 19, 2014 at 8:55 amI love the canopy for the baby carrier, I will be having my first in August and will def have to make one of these. Love your site btw!
patricia cramer says
July 25, 2014 at 2:15 pmBoy could we use some fabric to keep up with clothing my one yearbold toddler shes alreDy in eighteen months to two year clothing
Heather says
November 26, 2014 at 2:12 amt have bin trying to download the car seat canopy but it will not open.
Amber says
December 4, 2014 at 1:48 pmThanks for the heads up. Fixing that right now.
Anne says
December 18, 2014 at 5:42 pmGreat list.. I’ll gonna try some of the tutorial listed.
Amelia says
August 15, 2015 at 3:38 pmI love this post! i have been browsing your blog and I have been enjoying it. I am brand new to sewing, so finding simple little projects like this has been wonderful!
Feel free to take a look at my blog if you have time!
Amelia
Amber says
August 16, 2015 at 9:32 pmLooks great!!! :)
Elizabeth says
March 24, 2016 at 7:19 amI’ve made that easy baby blanket… the one with the minky dots… a few times, it’s super easy and cute! Very easy and quick gift for a last-minute baby shower.
Beth Bishop says
November 23, 2017 at 3:23 amThank you so much for this post as well as all of the others that you do! We already have a number of these – the paperbag princess is one of my all time favorites. I am holding off on getting more right now, but I’m sure Amazon will be getting some of my money soon.
Deborah W. says
April 17, 2018 at 9:40 amI wanted to make the mermaid gown pattern but it’s not free. It cost $9 to get the pattern. Unless I can find a similar gown pattern and copy the tail ends to put on it.
Amber says
April 18, 2018 at 4:26 pmOh shoot! I didn’t realize you had to buy that one!
Moira says
October 3, 2018 at 5:48 pmThank you so much for these patterns – and thank you to the OPs too. Delightful and lovely ideas, I’d never have thought of them myself! Really looking forward to digging out the sewing machine