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!
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.
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Pat Schaffer says
May 23, 2017 at 8:39 amThese are so cute but it doesn’t say when or how to stuff!!!!!
Mariane says
May 23, 2017 at 9:50 amLove this one. Pinning to save for the next grandbaby. Like the nontraditional yet bright fabrics you used!
Alice says
May 23, 2017 at 11:58 amIt looks great!thank you for sharing,I am gonna make one for my little baby too.
Angelis says
May 29, 2017 at 8:03 amI love this! So beautiful! What fabric collection did you use?
Lane says
June 19, 2017 at 12:40 pmJust had my first baby and this looks like a fun, easy project to get started on! Thanks for sharing.
susiana says
February 24, 2018 at 12:41 amLove this fabric idea cushion so loving it soo cutee thank you so much
emilee says
April 16, 2018 at 6:40 pmI’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!
Trasity says
September 6, 2018 at 10:26 amWhat fabric did you use? I’ve searched all over the internet for something similar, and I’m coming up with nothing!
Ella says
December 21, 2018 at 1:51 pmTrasity, 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!