Tipnut’s Picks: 30+ Free Projects For Baby

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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