Ideas for Sewing Handmade Baby Gifts

I love pulling out my sewing machine to work on handmade baby gifts.

Baby Leg Warmers Baby leg warmers are very low-cost and easy to make homemade baby gifts! Yet they are super-cute and mom's love them. They are the perfect unique baby gift for a sweet baby girl or handsome baby boy.

Homemade Burp Cloths One simple yet chic project is a set of matching burp cloths. No real pattern is required. All you need is a great cotton or flannel print for one side, and terry-cloth for the other. A friend of mine asked me where I bought these because she loved them so much and wanted more.

Towel Bibs The women's clinic I visited during my first pregnancy gave out Tip Towel Bibs to all the new moms once our babies were born. I didn't realize what a fabulous baby gift this was until my daughter began eating cereal and other soft foods. What's more, they are very easy to make!

Appliqued Onesies This quick and simple tutorial will show you how to make plain white or other color onesies, into unique one-of-a-kind homemade baby gifts. If you have the blank onesies you can make some pretty cute appliques from fabric scraps you would otherwise just toss. What unique designs will you come up with?

Sew Your Own Nursing Cover With this free pattern/tuturial offered at Blisstree.com it's a very straight forward project that not only saves a lot of money, but gives many more design options than what is available in stores. Includes lots of pictures and the directions are clear and easy to understand. I haven't had a chance to make one for anyone other than myself, but at a cousin's baby shower this unique baby gift had us all green with envy.

Handmade Teddy Bear Feeling especially creative? Try making baby a teddy bear! Using a pattern or kit makes this seemingly daunting task easier. Sewing experience is a good idea for this handmade baby gift. Your homemade teddy bear will probably be one of the most unique baby gifts Mom receives.

Looking for more great ideas? Our favorite homemade baby gift tutorials from around the web may interest you. You can also check out our recommended sewing patterns for more unique baby gifts.

One thing to remember when you decide to make a baby gift yourself is your time and effort in relation to the cost. At first glance that retail price tag on a similar item may seem high, but after adding in time spent traveling, every little notion, and time spent actually sewing it's a good idea to really evaluate it all. This way you can be sure to give yourself ample time to complete your project and avoid burning out.

Your handmade baby gift will probably start in your own fabric closet or at your local fabric store. Always check the sales flyers for weekly specials and be sure to stop by the clearance section for great deals on fabrics. If your local super store has a $1/yard fabric table, give it a thorough look. When you can, buy your project supplies at a discount.