Do you have a little one on the way, or know someone who does? One of the most exciting parts of welcoming a new life into the family getting the house ready. If you are looking for creative, home-made preparations for a new baby, then Nursery Ideas: How to Sew for Babies is your ideal resource! Here you'll find patterns and tutorials for all kinds of DIY baby crafts: easy baby quilt patterns, DIY baby mobiles and toys, DIY baby burp cloths and changing pads, and other baby crafts. Make your house as ready as you are to meet the newest addition of the family!

Nursery Ideas: How to Sew for Babies

Table of Contents

DIY Baby Mobiles and Crib Accessories 

DIY Baby Burp Cloths

DIY Changing Pads

Toys & Baby Crafts

Easy Baby Quilt Patterns

 DIY Baby Mobiles & Crib Accessories

DIY baby mobiles are such cute details in a handmade nursery. Make a mobile your family will pass down through generations. 

1. Swinging on a Star Baby Mobile: With this guide, you'll find it very easy to learn how to make your own DIY baby mobile in the shape of soft, sleepy-eyed stars.
2. Bright & Cheery Crib Quilt: Make a fun and funky border for your quilt to practice your bordering technique.
3. How to Make Hanging Bird Mobiles: With this video tutorial you can learn how to make hanging bird mobiles. 
4. Sporty Crib Bumper: Learn how to make crib bumpers for a sports-themed nursery with this tutorial.

 DIY Baby Burp Cloths

These DIY baby burp cloths will make the messy business of burping easier AND neater!

1. Wild West Burp Cloths: You can make a set of four of these cowboy-inspired burp cloths out of fat quarter quilt patterns that show off cute cowboys and lassos! 
2. Comfy and Contoured Burp Pads: Fat quarter quilt patterns like this are really handy, as the material will absorb moisture but still retain it's natural softness and durability. 
3. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Burp Cloths: Simply cut out these classic images as applique quilt designs and attach them to your cloth!
4. Baby Burp Cloth: Small handmade quilt gifts  like these are very helpful when it comes to cutting the costs of having a baby, and they're also easy to personalize when it comes to size and pattern.

 DIY Changing Pads & Diaper Bags

New moms will never stop thanking you for these handy cleaner-uppers!

1. Scrappy Roll-Up Changing Pad: Rather than spending a ton of money  on a store-bought changing mat, this Scrappy Roll-Up Changing Pad is perfect for new mothers to take on-the-go.
2. Quilted Baby Changing Pad: You can now learn how to sew this really cute baby quilt pattern and make a modern changing pad! 
3. Mom's Favorite Diaper Pouch: If you're going on a short outing with your little one, you shouldn't have to carry around a huge diaper bag. 
4. Two in One Diaper Clutch to Mat: Make a new mother's day by making the amount of items she has to take with her much smaller.

 Toys & Baby Crafts

Keep the kids happy with these DIY Toys and baby crafts!

1. Play Anywhere Toy Car Carrier: Find a fun road-themed fabric line and excite your little ones with the opportunity to play with one of the most creative and helpful kid's quilt patterns out there!
2. Hand Dandy Snacks and Toys Pouch: Not all new mothers  and grandmothers will be at home all the time, so make your own small quilt projects that you can take with you anywhere.
3. Baby Toys Applique Wall Hanging: This quilt wall banner is great for both baby girls and baby boys.

 Easy Baby Quilt Patterns

For more baby quilts, check out our collection of our favorite homemade DIY baby blankets!