Today I’m putting this little package of home sewn clothes in the mail for my college girlfriend. She’s expecting her first baby, a little girl, and I wanted to make her something special. I so wished that I could photograph these cute ruffles on a real baby, but since they’re traveling 3000 or so miles, I’ll have to wait for pictures to be sent to me. The baby romper was made in a newborn size using the Ruffled Baby Bubble Romper pattern by Tie Dye Diva. You know I love those ruffles!!
I also made a quick burp cloth by cutting a rectangle of quilter’s weight cotton and a rectangle of chenille and sewing them right sides together, then I turned and topstitched all the way around, closing the opening with the topstitching.
For a stroller blanket, I cut two large squares of the pink rose material and pinned them wrong sides together. I stitched close to the edge all the way around. Then, I made some binding tape with a silky satin and sewed that on to finish the edges (and cover the stitching). I know I would have loved to snuggle that blankie around my newborn babies!!
I couldn’t resist making the baby a lace crown, too. Photographing newborn baby girls with these lace crowns seems to be gaining popularity, so I thought it would be fun to send a photo prop along, you know, just in case. If you haven’t made one of these lace crowns yet, it’s definitely worth the little bit of effort; see my instructions for “Lace Princess Crowns.”
What are your favorite baby gifts to make? I wasn’t sewing much when my girls were first born; I feel like I cheated myself out of some super fun sewing. And unfortunately, “sewing for a newborn” doesn’t seem to provide enough incentive for my husband to get on board with getting us another baby…. I’m excited to have some pregnant friends this year; that should give me the fix I need!
Anonymous says
<3 all the precious girly goodies you made! Your friend will be thrilled. My favorite baby gift to give? I love to make monogrammed burp cloths with a fabric border that is made to match the colors and "theme" the parents have chosen. To go along with it a 45" x 45" light weight, wrinkle free receiving/swaddling blanket because in Florida the regular blankets are just too hot. I still have the blanket I made my daughter 30 years ago and my granddaughter got to use it too. I think it is so sweet when items can be passed down in a family.
T. Coffey
Bratling says
Very cute! The most popular new baby gift I give away are extra-large receiving blankets. I take a yard of double-napped flannel, cut off the selvage, round the corners, and serge the edges. Commercial receiving blankets are never big enough, and it’s a great present… especially if you’re on a budget!
Vanessa@Designs By Sessa says
AWWW look at that little play outfit!!! So adorable!
Clara {Clover and Violet} says
So adorable, love everything about your gift to your friend. She will love it and it will look so sweet on her little baby girl. The crown is so cute, I think I need to make a couple for my two little granddaughters!!
Sweetbug Studio says
What a precious gift set! The crown is really the icing on the cake–who doesn’t think their very own baby girl is THE princess? My favorite gift for a newborn (and I never had this or sewed these when my girls were little) is a beautiful Sensory Ribbon Blanket and matching set of Burp Cloths. I find it a practical, sweet, hand-crafted gift option and it would be my go-to gift. (I of course may be partial because I sell these items!) However, it seems everyone loves a “lovey”!
Ruby Jean says
Oh what a Sweet gift. A little girl can never have to many ruffles.. 🙂
Have a great week!
Angelina
paula says
I have a 3 week old baby girl, so I know that your gifts are well appreciated! I would swoon if a friend sent me this!!!
kristin says
Oh i can’t even imagine how adorable chubby little baby legs will look in this romper! Eep! Beautiful gift. Ruffle butts are the best. 🙂
GreatestGiftsUK says
How cute!! The detailing is brilliant and the fabrics are beautiful, any little girl would look gorgeous in this. So nice to receive a unique baby gift, it has more thought behind it .
Rachel says
That is adorable, and the color combination is fabulous!
preemie baby clothes says
What cutest dresses showing here….! its so fascinating post for me and thanks for sharing it.