Saturday, December 13, 2014

Easy DIY's For Baby

 A whole list of them in fact! I put this together for the Sweet Baby Starter Kits site, but thought you might like to see it too. There's a little bit of everything, and nothing's too complicated so it's a good place to start if you're not a confident crafter. I hope you find something you like!


Here's a place to start if you're looking to save some money with diy baby things. Be creative finding materials; old clothes, scrap yarn, thrift stores, you'd be amazed what you can come up with!

Diapering

Sewing your own cloth diapers
http://www.diapersewing.com/

One size cloth diaper tutorial
http://www.adreamcrafter.com/2013/06/how-to-sew-your-own-cloth-diapers-free.html

Make your own pre-folds
http://ifonlytheywouldnap.net/2011/06/23/prefold-cloth-diapers-a-tutorial/

Pre-folds from t-shirts
http://dumbsainthood.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/tutorial-turn-a-mens-t-shirt-into-a-newborn-cloth-diaper/

Or tie dye them, just for fun
http://www.adventuresinfluff.com/2012/05/day-5-ddl-flats-handwashing-challenge.html

Sewn wool diaper covers
http://scrimplythrifty.wordpress.com/2011/02/28/diy-wool-diaper-soakers/

Sewn longies pattern, multiple sizes
http://katrinassqs.blogspot.ca/2008/09/longies-pattern.html

Crochet diaper covers
http://withatangledskein.blogspot.ca/2008/02/little-fire-crochet-soaker-pattern.html

Knit diaper covers
http://diaperpages.com/soaker.php

Cloth wipes tutorial
http://family.thinkingoutsidethesandbox.ca/cloth-diapering-tips-how-to-make-cloth-wipes/

Sew a swim diaper, many sizes
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2011/06/aquarius-swimmer-swim-diaper-tutorial/


Accessories  for baby

Toms inspired baby shoes
http://www.homemadetoast.com/2012/12/toms-inspired-baby-and-toddler-shoes.html

Crochet boy boat shoes
http://www.whistleandivy.com/2013/05/baby-boat-bootie.html

Baby shoes from an old purse
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/02/making-baby-shoes-from-thrifted-purses.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+MakeItAndLoveIt+%28Make+It+and+Love+It%29

Colour block crochet baby mitts, 0-3m
http://www.tangledhappy.com/2013/12/two-tone-baby-mittens-crochet-pattern.html?showComment=1387284723634#c1037469782319195219

Crochet baby mitts 3 sizes
http://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/2014/09/warm-baby-mittens.html

Crochet baby socks
http://www.patternsforcrochet.co.uk/baby-socks-usa.html

 Knit crossover booties
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chaussons-mignons

 T-shirt baby hats, 3 kinds
http://zaaberry.blogspot.ca/2012/08/baby-hats-tutorial-and-pattern.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/qvPvy+%28Zaaberry%29&utm_content=Google+Reader


Accessories for Mama

Reusable breast pads
http://thehealthyhoneys.com/diy-reusable-cloth-breast-pads/

Crochet nursing necklace
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/teething-nursing-necklace

 Diy breastfeeding infinity scarf
http://diaryofamadcrafter.wordpress.com/2013/07/14/diy-breastfeeding-infinity-scarf/?crlt.pid=camp.VOwPGQXJgjY6

Nursing cover
http://prudentbaby.com/2010/01/baby-kid/diy-nursing-cover-2/

 Turn your regular bra into a nursing bra
http://quietudeblog.blogspot.ca/2012/10/new-and-improved-diy-nursing-bra.html

Easy comfy maternity skirt
http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2012/09/comfy-diy-maternity-skirts.html

Maternity support belt
http://sggmom.blogspot.ca/2012/11/diy-maternity-support-belt.html


Sewn baby clothes

Sleep gown from an adult t-shirt
http://www.domesticblisssquared.com/2014/02/diy-baby-gown-from-adult-tee-shirt.html

Newborn sleeper
http://www.touchinglittlelives.org/nbsleeper.html

Knit jammies out of cardigans
http://www.soyouthinkyourecrafty.com/knit-jammies-tutorial/

Easy baby pants
http://ifonlytheywouldnap.net/2013/03/07/easy-diy-baby-pants-tutorial/

Baby leggings pattern in three sizes
http://gotosew.com/2014/02/free-baby-go-to-leggings-pattern/

Sweater leggings
http://belandbeau.com/2012/11/23/diy-target-sweater-turned-baby-pnts/

Baby dresses out of shirts
http://coffeeandbananasblog.blogspot.ca/2011/11/refashion-mens-polo-shirt-to-baby-dress.html?m=1

Turn a girl's stained top into a ruffled shrug
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/06/re-purposing-stained-tshirt-into-shrug.html

Newborn size kimono shirt
http://www.purlbee.com/2012/06/21/mollys-sketchbook-newborn-kimono-shirt/

Baby shorts
http://blog.peekaboopatternshop.com/2012/07/Baby-Shorts-from-Sleeves!.html

0-3 month size sweatshirt pattern
http://leafytreetopspot.blogspot.be/2012/10/lapped-front-infant-hoodie-tutorial-and.html

Fleece jumpsuit, 0-9m
http://www.purlbee.com/2014/01/19/corinnes-thread-fleece-baby-jumpsuit/

 Tiny tunic, 3-6 m
http://icandy-handmade.com/2014/05/diy-tiny-tunic.html


Knit and crochet baby clothes

Crochet newborn sweater
http://ktandthesquid.com/2014/09/01/the-bailey-easy-top-down-free-crochet-pattern/

Crochet newborn dress
http://rhythmofthehome.com/2011/02/newborn-baby-crocheted-dress/

Crochet bear hat pattern, all sizes
http://allicrafts.blogspot.ca/2011/04/free-pattern-fuzzy-bear-hat-with-ears-3.html

Crochet sweater, several sizes
http://panpancrafts.blogspot.ca/2012/06/tutorial-simple-crochet-striped-hooded.html

Knit overalls, several sizes
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/on-the-go-veralls

Knit dress, several sizes
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/PATTanouk.html

Knit sweater, several sizes
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-kimono-9


Baby blankets

Knit 10 stitch blanket, good scrap buster
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ten-stitch-blanket

Crochet granny square blanket
http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/summer-garden-granny-square.html

Diy crib sheet
http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-crib-and-toddler-bed-sheets.html

No sew fleece blanket
http://craptastickatie.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/hi-my-name-is-katie-im-blanket-aholic.html


 Baby wearing

X-back baby carrier
http://www.lobolita.com/2009/08/x-back-baby-carrier-tutorial/

Water sling
http://www.mamasaywhat.com/diy-mesh-water-ring-sling/

Whole list of baby carrier tutorials
http://tothemoonandbackblog.net/2014/04/the-ultimate-guide-to-free-diy-baby-carrier-tutorials.html


Baby gear

Super absorbent baby bib
http://blog.peekaboopatternshop.com/2012/07/Baby-Shorts-from-Sleeves!.html

Travel chair
http://thismamamakesstuff.com/tutorial-this-mamas-fab-travel-chair/

 Sling bag
http://morningbymorningproductions.blogspot.ca/2012/05/sling-bag-tutorial-part-1.html

bustle backpack
http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2011/04/bustle-backpack-from-chloes-spring.html

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