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Baby Days Sewing & Embroidery Ideas

7/31/2021

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Sewing for babies and making baby gifts is always a fun way to use both sewing and embroidery capabilities on your machine!

Admittedly, the only "babies" I ever raised had four paws, fur, and answered to the call of "here kitty kitty!" However, I have made many baby items for gifts. I've seen the joy on an expecting mom's face when she received hand-crafted items perfect for her upcoming bundle of joy.

In this post I'll share some of my favorite baby days projects created for the It's Sew Easy TV show and the Brother blog where I regularly contribute as a Brother Ambassador. Follow along as I share some photos, descriptions and links to instructions.
Hooded Towel Wrap
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This practical terry wrap is perfect for baby's bath time! Originally featured on It's Sew Easy TV show 1513, you can make this wrap entirely on the sewing side of the machine or choose to add embroidery for the triangular shaped hood. Packaged bias binding makes it fast and easy to finish but you can also consider making custom bias binding for a super cute color coordinated finish. CLICK HERE to watch the video on my YouTube channel. Download a PDF copy of the instructions with an easy step-by-step method for an inconspicuous seam on continuous bias binding HERE.

Machine Embroidered Bath Mitt
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Make this quick and easy bath mitt using a wash cloth and a bit of embroidered ribbon trim. The little duckie design is available as a free .pes design download from Brother, included with the project instructions. This fits in a 4-inch hoop, making it ideal for new or entry level machine embroidery owners. CLICK HERE to download instructions and the design courtesy of Brother Sewing Machine Company.

Baby Bottle Cover
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Another quick and easy project, this baby bottle cover is super cute with added embroidery and it can be easily trimmed with something simple like decorative stitches or classic rick rack. To learn how to make this CLICK HERE to watch It's Sew Easy TV show 1503. You'll find the instructions for measuring and making a custom sized cover, plus a free bonus burp cloth pattern HERE on my site.

Satin Trimmed Plush Blanket
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Neatly Finished Mitered Corners

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This blanket has to be one of my all time favorite baby gifts to make and to give. Simply cut a rectangle of one or two fabrics and purchase a package of satin blanket binding and you're on your way to making a blanket with a professional finish and a soft edge baby will love to cuddle under. Once you learn the technique for mitering the corners you'll likely keep this as one of your "go to" baby gifts for future baby showers and gift giving. I spent quite a bit of time working out the details for making this easy and effortless. I suggest you watch the video HERE on this page and download the included written instructions for step by step photos to help you master this technique.

Quick and Easy Banded Burp Cloth
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Yet another burp cloth, cos what new parent can't use more of these!?! Grab a package of cloth diapers, some bright strips of fabric and decorative thread and you are ready to whip up one or a half dozen in no time at all! I  recently created this project for the Brother Stitching Sewcial blog. You'll find the instructions HERE. Design ideas include picking a few favorite baby themed embroidery designs, choosing fun sayings to use with built-in lettering, or consider using just decorative stitches or fabric appliqués if embroidery is not in your repertoire.

I hope you enjoy these baby days projects! Great for gift giving but quick enough for  a creative parent to be to make as well!

Save the instructions so when you here the news that so and so is expecting you'll be ready to stitch something cute, made with your sewing skills, love, and a little help from your sewing machine!
2 Comments
Esther Domitilia
8/1/2021 02:23:48

Thank you Joanne Banko and Brother
I am going to be grandmother for the first time in january 2022 from my oldest son (I have 3 son) and he is 34 and he is also from january so super exited, now to sewing and embroidery
Thank you love of fun sewing

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Shirley Nehring
8/1/2021 09:34:44

Thank you for the baby items. I have 7 great grandchildren and one due in February 2022. These things will be perfect for the newest addition to our growing family.

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