Make a baby nest yourself – guide & pattern
Since the Scandinavian enthusiasm for these practical little all-purpose beds has spread to us, young parents here want to make do without the cute baby nests too! And it is so much fun to sew a baby nest yourself! Unfortunately, the guides you can find online for this always come with a pattern to draw yourself. I tried it in vain – the proportions never really worked out. That is why at SewSimple we have developed not only a pattern for the baby nest, but also for the sleeping surface. Thanks to our layout plan, even assembling the pattern is totally easy!This is how sewing is really easy: Download the eBook, print it out and glue the pattern together.
And then you can get started!By the way, you can very easily make the bias tape for the cute baby nest yourself. In this guide I show you how to do it!
Baby nests are simply wonderful! Where else can a baby slumber so securely and cocoon-like protected? Unfortunately, store-bought baby nests are often very expensive. And yet it is really easy to sew such a practical baby nest yourself! And even more affordable. I have developed a very detailed step-by-step guide for you, with which you can easily sew a baby nest yourself: for the cutest baby in the world – yours! :) And you will see, sewing a completely unique baby nest yourself is much more fun than buying one! I could sew one baby nest after another - they are sooo cute! :) And – let's be honest – is there a more brilliant gift for young parents?
A baby nest can be used as a safe sleeping place "in the middle" of the parents' bed – this way the baby is protected, but at the same time right next to you. Thanks to the pleasantly thick padding, you can place the little bed on the floor or sofa at any time, and your child will still lie safely, warmly, and comfortably. Travel beds for the little ones are thus also a thing of the past – simply pack up your all-purpose baby nest and off you go! Even as a pad for the changing table, the nest serves wonderful purposes.
Frequently asked questions about the baby nest:
- What age is the baby nest suitable for? Depending on the size of the baby, the baby nest is suitable for children from 0 -7 months when closed. When open, slightly larger children can also sleep cozily and safely within the boundaries of the baby nest. If you would like to sew the baby nest for twins or for larger children, you will soon find corresponding patterns in our shop.
- Can the baby nest be washed in the washing machine? Depending on the type of fabric, the baby nest can be washed in the washing machine at 40°C.
- Which fabrics are suitable for the baby nest? Cotton, denim, corduroy, canvas, or linen are particularly suitable fabrics. But you can also sew the nest from a sturdy jersey or a Minky or fleece fabric.
- How big is the finished baby nest? The size of the finished nest depends on how tightly you fill the baby nest and how tightly you tie it. The measurements refer to the baby nest in the guide. When closed, it is 42 * 73 cm. When open, it has a size of 50 * 88 cm.
- How long does it take to sew the baby nest? Approx. 3 – 5 hours
The bed can also be used very well when open, when your baby is already bigger:
Our 28-page eBook contains the pattern and the detailed step-by-step guide with many photos. This way you can easily sew a baby nest yourself.
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