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Fabric Baby Blocks Tutorial

May 23, 2017 by Amber 9 Comments

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It’s always fun to sew things for babies, right? I loved the easy baby bib tutorial from Kimberly at Sweet Red Poppy last month. So easy, so cute and seriously-her baby is so perfect. (Seriously-go look at that post if you want to see some cute baby pics!) This month she’s bringing us another fun, easy baby sewing tutorial-this time it’s fabric baby blocks!
How to make fabric baby blocks

Hi, It’s Kimberly from the sewing blog Sweet Red Poppy and I’m so excited to share this easy baby block tutorial with you today! My daughter is turning one in a few weeks and I wanted to make her something special. I know she’s going to love these fabric blocks and the best part was they were super easy to make!

Supplies Needed:

  • Rotary Cutter and Mat
  • 5 or 6 Coordinating Fabrics (¼ yard of each)
  • Coordinating Thread
  • 1 Bag Poly-Fill

Instructions:

With a rotary cutter, cut your fabric into 5″ squares. You will need 6 of these 5″ squares to complete each block. Determine how many blocks you would like to make and multiply that number by 6.

If you are using a lighter weight fabric you can fuse interfacing to the back of each square to make it sturdier.

Begin by stitching square 2 to square 4, continue on by attaching square 3, and then sew 5 and 6 together next. Now connect 5 to 2 and 1 to 2. Remember to start and stop 1/4 inch in from the edge of the fabric.

Don’t forget to start and stop your stitching 1/4″ from the edge of the fabric!

Fold square 1, 3, 4 and 5 up and sew each seam. Finally sew square 6 to all four sides, leaving a 2-inch opening.

Carefully clip the corners, cutting close to but not through the stitching. This will reduce bulk.

Use a chopstick to push each corner out.

Using a needle and thread, hand sew the opening closed using a ladder stitch.

Variations

Embroider one square for each block with the letters of the child’s name.

Add a squeaky toy to one of the blocks

Sew a loop or ribbon in one of the seams to create a tag

Place a crinkly material inside of the block to make a fun noise.

Do you love sewing for babies? Check out my other tutorials to make a knit fabric baby hat or a baby bib.

Stop by my Instagram account for daily sewing inspiration!

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Comments

  1. Pat Schaffer says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:39 am

    These are so cute but it doesn’t say when or how to stuff!!!!!

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  2. Mariane says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:50 am

    Love this one. Pinning to save for the next grandbaby. Like the nontraditional yet bright fabrics you used!

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  3. Alice says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:58 am

    It looks great!thank you for sharing,I am gonna make one for my little baby too.

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  4. Angelis says

    May 29, 2017 at 8:03 am

    I love this! So beautiful! What fabric collection did you use?

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  5. Lane says

    June 19, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    Just had my first baby and this looks like a fun, easy project to get started on! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. susiana says

    February 24, 2018 at 12:41 am

    Love this fabric idea cushion so loving it soo cutee thank you so much

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  7. emilee says

    April 16, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    I’m going to make this for my reborn. I may be only 20 but i still feel like a grown mother! looks great by the way!

    Reply
  8. Trasity says

    September 6, 2018 at 10:26 am

    What fabric did you use? I’ve searched all over the internet for something similar, and I’m coming up with nothing!

    Reply
    • Ella says

      December 21, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      Trasity, this tutorial is over a year old. By now that fabric line is probably long gone. Just find some fabrics that you love and your project will come out beautiful!

      Reply

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