40 Easy Baby Blanket Sewing Patterns
If you're searching for something to make for your next baby shower, look no further than these adorable baby blanket sewing patterns!
Knowing how to make a baby blanket is just one of those valuable sewing skills you'll need at least once in your life. Maybe you're a proud grandma to many little grandchildren.
Maybe you have a cherished friend or family member who's expecting. Or perhaps you yourself are the mom-to-be! Whatever your situation, there will be so many opportunities in your lifetime to create one of these 40 Easy Baby Blanket Sewing Patterns.
This amazing collection boasts a variety of fabulous free baby blanket sewing patterns, including warm fleece and flannel ones for winter as well as lighter and brighter patterns for warmer months.
Plus, there are even more adorable tutorials for making baby quilts that you can start sewing now in order to be ready for your next baby shower.
Finally, we feature a number of assorted taggie blankets, loveys, and other fun blanket-and-toy combinations that are perfect for babies and toddlers alike.
No matter who you're sewing for, these baby blanket patterns to sew are sure to be appreciated by the new mom, cherished by baby, and treasured as an heirloom gift for years to come.
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Baby Blanket Patterns to Sew
Baby blankets make the perfect gift for showers. Whether you're planning on making a baby blanket pattern for a winter or a summer baby, we've got you covered.
Here you'll find several warm and snuggly patterns made of fleece, flannel, Minky, and more—as well as more colorful patterns made of lighter fabrics for your warm-weather babies! Most of these sewing patterns for baby blankets are beginner-level to easy, making them a cinch to sew up in no time.
Ninja Minky Baby Blanket Pattern
This Minky baby blanket tutorial will show you how to sew an adorable felt ninja onto your blanket. Framed with coordinating fabric and finished with a mitered edge, this blanket will look store-bought, even though it's a breeze to make!
This free baby blanket pattern uses two layers of flannel to make a blanket that's thin, lightweight, and ridiculously soft. It's big enough to nurse and swaddle your little one in, but it's small enough to pack in a diaper bag when you're on the go.
Learn how to sew a baby blanket in less than 10 minutes with this adorable pattern. Simply choose your favorite soft fabric and use your machine to sew a satin binding around the edge using this easy tutorial.
Watermelon Seeds Easy Baby Blanket
This baby blanket idea mimics the summertime treat and will make the recipient smile. Learn how to sew a baby blanket that will have baby and mother excited for summer.
Make this baby sewing pattern in minutes! This is a very simple sewing tutorial that makes a quilt top and binding. Plus, you can use the lines in the print to make a straight edge for your sewing pattern.
This baby blanket will keep any baby toasty and snug with a felt-lettered face that will brighten up any nursery. Two-sided and cozy, this handmade baby blanket uses both Minky fabric and cotton to ensure your baby is swaddled in the softest textiles.
Cuddly Baby Blanket in Four Sizes
Making a baby blanket doesn't have to be a time-consuming process! This beginner blanket won't take long to make, and it'll be a beautiful baby shower gift, too.
15 Minute Baby Blanket Pattern
Learn how to sew a super-simple, soft, and cuddly baby blanket in no time at all. This easy sewing tutorial makes for the perfect personalized handmade DIY baby shower gift for your new granddaughter or grandson.
Heirloom Cut Chenille Baby Blanket
Learn how to make a baby blanket pattern that's sure to add a touch of professional class to your little one's nursery. Everyone will be impressed by the attention you put into this project.
In just under one hour, you can create a DIY baby shower gift that will just keep on giving. Sewn with just under one and a half yards of two coordinating fabrics, this free baby blanket pattern is easy to match to any nursery or baby shower theme.
DIY Swaddle Baby Blanket Tutorial
This pattern sews up quickly, in just 10 minutes! Many store-bought swaddle blankets are never quite big enough to get a good swaddle, but by making your own, you can make one large enough for baby to grow and still wrap them up tight.
Soft Landing Receiving Blanket Pattern
No matter where you and your baby go, it’s always good to have a place to rest, which is why this blanket pattern is so great for travel. You'll love how easy it is to roll up and fasten with straps, making it a perfect fit for a diaper bag.
Half Hour Baby Blanket Pattern
Learn how to sew a baby blanket pattern for your little one in less than an hour with this sewing for baby project idea. This adorable free blanket pattern has a classic and simple look, meaning it's absurdly easy to match this free baby blanket pattern with any nursery theme.
Crafty Fox Receiving Blanket Pattern
This funky little blanket is a quick receiving blanket pattern that any mom will absolutely adore. These quick creations are perfect for keeping little ones warm, shaded, or on a soft surface during a last-minute diaper change.
This how to make a baby blanket pattern is easy to follow and cute, and it makes a fantastic personalized DIY baby shower gift.
This blanket is just what you need to make sure your child is immediately swaddled in warmth and comfort, and it couldn't be easier to sew. This DIY blanket is reversible, so you get to pick not just one, but two of your favorite fleece designs.
This blanket has holes for car seat straps so you can easily transport your child in this car seat swaddle blanket. Your baby won't be able to wiggle or kick this onto the ground.
Preemie Cuddle Blanket for Charity
BONUS! Minky is a super soft and cuddly fabric that makes great loveys and baby blankets. In this post, I’m going to share tips for how to sew with minky fabric, a baby lovey, and blanket sizing chart, and the pattern for this preemie cuddle blanket for charity, so read on for details!
From diaper bags and onesies to baby blankets galore, there's so much to choose from in this collection of cute baby gift ideas!
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Easy Baby Quilt Patterns
Got a little more time on your hands or looking for more of a challenge? Check out these precious baby quilt sewing patterns! These are mostly easy to intermediate-level patterns, and they create beautifully patterned quilts that will last a lifetime.
Making baby quilts doesn't have to be too difficult if you just follow these helpful tutorials. Create one of the most classic, time-honored gifts you could give, one that is sure to be cherished for years to come by both mama and baby.
This is a wonderfully simple quilting project for first-time quilters. If you're unsure as to what color combination to use, try pairing a neutral with a soft pastel gingham print for a modern spin on an old classic design.
You can work on this quilt in an afternoon and it will be ready to gift the next day. The large center block is perfect to showcase any cute baby fabrics you may like to use.
Disappearing 9-Patch Baby Quilt with Layer Cakes
Using a 10" precut fabric layer cake and a small amount of yardage, you can create TWO baby quilts in a weekend! The project is small enough to quilt on your home sewing machine, making it perfect for a beginning quilter.
Hand Quilted Cotton Gauze Baby Blanket
Thin, gauzy baby blankets are so popular right now. This baby blanket has a very light drape and perfect crinkles, and it's just asking for cuddles!
Simply Darling Baby Quilt Pattern
A perfect choice for charm squares or layer cakes, this beginner quilt pattern is a super-quick quilting project that you can make in a single day. This free baby quilt pattern also comes with printable instructions that include a handy diagram for piecing together your quilt.
Made in beautiful rainbow pastels, this free baby quilt tutorial uses simple strip quilting techniques to create its design and is easy to customize to fit different color schemes. A great project for quilting beginners, this DIY baby quilt is an easy patchwork project that works well for precut fabric and can be pieced together in a single weekend.
This DIY playmat has handles and folds up for easy storage so that you can take it with you on long car trips, walks in the parks, or visits to Nana. Made using just one yard of outer and inner fabric, this beginner quilt tutorial is also the perfect chance to show off your applique skills.
Unlike other simple baby quilt patterns, this baby quilt is all design, and it shows. While this quilt may take brand-new quilters some extra time to make, it is entirely worth the effort.
Modern Baby Onesie Quilt Pattern
No one grows out of clothes faster than itty bitty babies, and most moms are desperate for ways to store those memories. Look no further than this easy quilt pattern made out of old onesies.
Shadow Stars Baby Quilt Tutorial
This quilting project is perfect for beginner quilters and shows you how to create a baby quilt that moms-to-be will adore! This quilt also doubles as a play mat and would look simply stunning when displayed in any nursery.
This quilt tutorial is suitable for a beginner quilter and can be made in a weekend, so it's easy and fast. If you have a last-minute invite to a baby shower, you can whip up this sewing pattern in no time as a gift.
It might seem really complicated and time-consuming, but you won't regret learning how to sew this cute quilt. You can easily alter the colors and fabrics to make it for a baby girl.
This free sewing pattern creates a beautiful quilt with lovely swirls and the distinctive Dresden flower. Dresden has been a classic quilt design for a century or more, so this quilt would make a timeless DIY baby shower gift.
Looking for more baby quilts? There’s something for every kind of nursery and every kind of baby here. Whether you want to use fun motifs like animals or balloons or you would prefer a more soft and subdued pattern, these quilts are just what you’ve been looking for.
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How to Sew Taggie Blankets, Loveys, and More
And now for something a little different! Check out these sweet security blankets, terrific taggie blankets, lovable loveys... whatever you want to call them! These variations on baby blanket sewing patterns are perfect for both babies and toddlers.
They feature a variety of textures, embellishments, and ribbons that will help stimulate your baby's senses and keep her entertained. Plus, they'll still keep her warm, too!
Stuffed Ninja Baby Blanket Pattern
This will make an adorable addition to your baby's collection of snuggling gear. With a fuzzy fabric, a satin edge, and a stuffed ninja to grab onto, this baby snuggle blanket pattern will make each of your baby's naps as cozy as possible.
Satin and Ribbon Taggie Baby Blanket Pattern
It's important to stimulate your baby so she can learn about the world around her, and what better way to investigate the world than through touch? This baby tag blanket tutorial will teach you how to make a blanket with a variety of ribbons that will captivate your little one for hours!
DIY Chenille Baby Blanket With Wood Teething Ring
This blanket isn't just for snuggling—it's looped around a teething ring, so while your baby is swathed in comfort, she can also soothe the pain of incoming teeth. Colorful and pragmatic, this DIY teething ring and baby blanket pattern is something every parent should have in their arsenal of baby gear.
Teddy Bear Taggie Blanket Pattern
Create an interactive and cuddly craft that's wonderful for keeping little ones entertained. Made using soft Minky fabric, this free baby blanket pattern comes with a free printable and shows you how to use oven roasting bags to create that crinkly sound that babies love.
This tag blanket isn't just snuggly and warm—it's also a great learning tool and playtime toy. Baby will love exploring the different textures and colors, so try incorporating as many different fabrics as you have on hand for an extra-sensory experience.
Critter Nursery Blanket Knockoff
Why waste time and money shopping when you can sew bedding yourself? With this tutorial, learn how to make a sewn fleece blanket for your little one featuring his or her favorite animal!
This pattern doubles as a blanket and a toy! Your baby will love playing with the ribbon loops while also staying warm at night.
Are you looking for a baby gift that's stimulating, snuggly, and sweet? You've come to the right place, because this pattern is everything a baby could want, from a toy to a cuddly blanket.
This lovey is fun, soft, and precious. Your little one will love snuggling with it and making fun crinkly noises!
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