Tipnut’s Picks: 30+ Free Projects For Baby

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Here’s a whopping list of free patterns and tutorials for baby, perfect to give as gifts to welcome a newborn or if you’re a soon-to-be new mom–you’ll find lots of goodies here to fill the nursery. You’ll find patterns for nursing covers, slings, diaper bag accessories and more. I’ll be adding to this list over time so you may want to bookmark this page for reference. Don’t miss the new Baby section here on Tipnut, it’s loaded with more goodies (such as diaper bags, blankets, burp cloths & more): Crafty Baby Goodies.

mycreativestirrings.com

mycreativestirrings.com

Easy Changing Pads: Made with a vinyl tablecloth so it’s easy to wipe and go.

DIY Car Seat Cover: Made with four different fabrics and can double as a blanket.

vanillajoy.com

vanillajoy.com

cally-cruze.blogspot.com

cally-cruze.blogspot.com

Diaper Strap Tutorial: Sew a simple strap with cotton fabric and muslin to hold diapers together, velcro closure with button embellishment.

Diaper Clutch: A handy (and stylish!) little pouch to store a spare diaper or two and package of wipes.

diaryofaquilter.com

diaryofaquilter.com

sewtakeahike.typepad.com

sewtakeahike.typepad.com

Changing Pad: Made with cotton fabric, prequilted flannel, bias binding and thin gage vinyl sheeting (optional), rolls up with velcro tab closure.

Bathing Apron: Made with a towel and some ribbon, this makes a bath apron with a pocket to hold baby shampoo, a bath toy or whatever you like. Also see this pattern.

weebabystuff.com

weebabystuff.com

bhg.com

bhg.com

Baby Bundles Towel: Quick & easy project! A clever towel roll/organizer to keep bath supplies organized.

Crib Sheet Tutorial: Step-by-step instructions for sewing a custom sheet for baby’s crib.

whatthehay.wordpress.com

whatthehay.wordpress.com

celticclothswholesale.com

celticclothswholesale.com

Wet Bag Pattern: Simple design that you can make in any size you like (to hold diapers, breast pads, etc.).

Fabric Diaper Case: Features a foldover top flap with velcro closure. Free pattern pieces available to download (gif files).

sleepingbaby.net

sleepingbaby.net

marthastewart.com

marthastewart.com

Basic Kit: This pocket organizer rolls up and ties closed with ribbon strips, ideal to hold supplies and tucks nicely into a diaper bag.

Zipped Diaper Clutch: Repurpose a suit coat or use similar weight fabric for this boxy pouch.

soyouthinkyourecrafty.com

soyouthinkyourecrafty.com

creationsbykara.com

creationsbykara.com

Baby Washcloths: Quick & easy project! Make luxurious homemade cloths with squares of flannel and chenille.

Diaper Holder: Cute fabric pouch that will hold about 6 diapers or 2 with a wipey case.

lilluna.com

lilluna.com

cluckclucksew.com

cluckclucksew.com

Changing Kit: Finished changing pad is about 12″ x 27″ with a pocket on one end to hold supplies. Rolls up with Velcro tab closure.

No-Sew Binky Leash: Keep binky close by with this easy project made with ribbon, snaps and suspender clips.

themamadramalogues.blogspot.com

themamadramalogues.blogspot.com

melissaesplin.com

melissaesplin.com

Poopy Clutch: Made with leather vinyl, fabric or fused plastic, a few different styles are offered (including a no-sew version). Free pdf pattern downloads.

Snuggly Bottle Warmer: Cute softie lion knit with DPNs, baby’s bottle is held inside the lion’s “mouth”.

knituition.blogspot.com

knituition.blogspot.com

the-polka-dot-umbrella.blogspot.com

the-polka-dot-umbrella.blogspot.com

Tablecloth Changing Mat: Made with a vinyl tablecloth or oilcloth for easy cleaning, folds up into a clutch with snap closure.

Binky Leash & Bag: Great little baby shower gift, here’s a drawstring pouch and matching leash to carry baby’s soother.

sew4home.com

sew4home.com

sew4home.com

sew4home.com

Crib Bumpers Tutorial: Learn how to make fabric covers for ready-made bumper pads, finished with fabric piping and cotton cording.

Crib Skirt: Learn how to make a pleated skirt to perfectly fit baby’s crib, sewn onto a piece of fabric to fit underneath mattress.

ohbrooke.com

ohbrooke.com

sewmamasew.com

sewmamasew.com

Changing Pad & Diaper Wipes Case: Fabric pouch closes with foldover flap & velcro, mat is made with fat quarters and lined with batting.

Diaper Pouch Tutorial: Gift-worthy design made with linen and cotton prints (lined with fleece) and features a fold-over cotton webbing tab with velcro closure.

noodle-head.com

noodle-head.com

thismamamakesstuff.com

thismamamakesstuff.com

Crocheted Bottle Cozies: There’s not an exact pattern for this but enough details that an Intermediate or Advanced crocheter will be able to whip these up no problem.

Super Soft Playmat: Pretty cotton print for the top, backed with soft chenille. Rolls up and ties with fabric straps for easy toting.

sew4home.com

sew4home.com

ashbyfamilyblog.blogspot.com

ashbyfamilyblog.blogspot.com

Clutch Diaper Pocket: Rolls out so it can be used as a changing pad, features a pocket to hold diapers and other supplies (velcro closure).

Simple Changing Pad: Rolls up and ties closed with ribbon straps, features pockets to hold supplies. Ideal for toting along on errands!

theblissfullycontentlife.blogspot.com

theblissfullycontentlife.blogspot.com

Nursing Covers & Slings

diaryofaquilter.com

diaryofaquilter.com

Nursing Cover Tutorial: Made with 3/4 yard of pre-washed fabric, 12″ of boning and a package of d-rings.

Breastfeeding Cover Tutorial: Features an inner pocket at the corner, made with a yard of fabric, 16″ of boning, small piece of terry cloth (for other corner) and a set of d-rings.

freshlypickedblog.com

freshlypickedblog.com

allthewyldthings.wordpress.com

allthewyldthings.wordpress.com

Baby Sling Tutorial: Simple design featuring a wide fabric back to help distribute baby’s weight comfortably.

Car Seat & Nursing Cover: Simple design that doubles as a car seat cover and a nursing cover, edges finished with bias binding.

thisandthatcreative.com

thisandthatcreative.com

sew4home.com

sew4home.com

Nursing Cover With Pocket: Project is easy-to-make and includes a hidden inside pocket for nursing pads or baby wipes.

Sling Pattern: Photo tutorial showing how to make a custom fit sling in about an hour, easy project!

handmade-adelaide-baby.com

handmade-adelaide-baby.com

gabrielsgoodtidings.blogspot.com

gabrielsgoodtidings.blogspot.com

Changing Roll: Made with a hand towel and fabric, this rolls up and is held in place with an attached loop of elastic.

Homemade Baby Wipes Recipe

*First published April 13, 2007 and moved to this page for better organization

Picture of Baby In Diaper - Tipnut.comThis recipe comes from an old frugal email list. Makes two batches.

4 cups boiling water
4 TBS Johnson’s baby bath soap
4 TBS Johnson’s baby lotion
1 roll Bounty Paper Towels (cut in half)
2 airtight containers to fit paper towels

Directions:

  • Mix together the liquids then pour half (approximately 2 cups) into each container. Place paper towel rolls in the liquid and seal containers. Wait 5 minutes then flip the containers over to evenly distribute the solution on the paper towels. Make sure to use containers that are airtight and can hold boiling hot water.
  • Remove the cardboard tubes from the center of the rolls, then use the wipes by pulling the towel from the center.

Baby soap and lotion can be changed to whichever brand you prefer.

Published: April 19, 2008
Updated: January 24, 2012

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4 Comments to “Tipnut’s Picks: 30+ Free Projects For Baby”
  1. Working at Home Mom says:

    This is such an awesome list!! I will be sewing for weeks now. Thank you , as always your blog is full of great usable info and I love it.

  2. Autumn Beck says:

    Holy moly!! What an amazing list. The cloth diaper patterns is something I have been searching for. Thank you!

    Autumn Beck

  3. Helen says:

    Wow – thanks for this. It’s going to take a while to get through it all – I’ll get going!

  4. partyof5 says:

    This is the best site EVER!!!!!! Thank you!


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