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Free Baby Shower And Baby Gift Patterns and Projects

Sewing for a new baby is a great way to use soft cuddly fabric and use up fabric scraps that may be too small for much of anything else. Explore the free baby shower and baby gift patterns to have a memorable baby gift that will be treasured.

Free Sewing Patterns For Baby Items

Need a baby shower gift or have new babies to meet at the next family gathering? How about sewing for your local hospitals maternity floor? Most embrace any donations they receive. I was amazed to learn new mothers often have nothing to take that new bundle of joy home.

How to Sew a Highchair Seat Cushion

A cushion for a highchair is essential for comfort and to prevent the child from sliding around. You'll find free step by step directions to create a highchair cushion for any wooden highchair here.

Free Pattern and Directions to Sew A Fabric Baby Grab Ball

You'll find free directions and a pattern to sew a fabric baby grab ball. This ball is created with sections that are designed for a baby hand.

Hand Towel Bib

Full direction to make a bib that really works! Create a bib from hand towels that will stay in place and fully protect the shoulders from those splatters.

Free Directions and Pattern to Sew an Educational Learn to Dress Toy Snake

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Baby Grab Ball

Free pattern and full directions for making a toy that passes the kid test. The sections that create this ball are easy for even a small hand to grasp.

Crib Dust Ruffle

Full directions and measurements to make a crib dust ruffle.

Sewing Projects that Use Grandmothers and Mothers Handkerchiefs?

This mailbag question. "I have lots of my grandmothers and mothers handkerchiefs of all kinds and fabrics. What are some projects that I could use them for to pass on to children and grandchildren?" There is plenty that can be made and ways to use these handkerchiefs... learn about them here.

Infant Hooded Bath Towel - From Melissa Kadinger

A hooded bath towel is a staple of supplies needed for infants and toddlers. You can never have too many of them! This project makes an excellent gift, or can be used your own bathroom to coordinate with your décor.

Child's Fabric Shape Book

Applique and fabric make a durable book to help children learn their shapes. Full directions and patterns.

KinderKakes

A pattern for an adorable, useful and decorative shower decoration. See the free directions for Receiving Blankets for a One-Layer KinderKake™.

Diaper Bag

Free directions and pattern for a fairly simple diaper bag.

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