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Sewing pattern: how to sew a twin baby nest

29.10.2017 by Sabine Schmidt

Schnittmuster: Babynest für Zwillinge nähen

With our sewing instructions, you can easily sew a wonderful baby nest for twins.
Includes a pattern to download and print.

Sewing a baby nest for twins – could it be any cuter?

Typically twins: They feel most comfortable when one is always near the other!

Clearly: A twin baby nest is a must! :)

With our eBook, even sewing beginners can now easily sew a practical cuddle nest for twins.

Sewing a baby nest for twins

A baby nest can be used as a safe place to sleep "on the crack" between parents in bed - this way, the babies are protected but still close to you.

Thanks to the pleasantly thick fleece, you can place the little bed on the floor or the sofa at any time; your children will still be safe, warm, and comfortable.

https://sewsimple.de/en/produkt/babynest-zwillinge-schnittmuster/
Sewing a baby nest for twins

Travel cots for the little ones are now a thing of the past – simply pack up your all-purpose baby nest and off you go!

It even works wonderfully as a changing mat for the dresser.

And when your children are a little older, the nest can still be used for a long time with the foot end opened.

Sewing a baby nest for twins

What age is the baby nest suitable for?

Depending on the size of the babies, the baby nest is suitable for two children aged 0–7 months when closed. With the foot part open, however, slightly older children can also sleep snugly and safely within the borders of the baby nest.

Can the baby nest be washed in the washing machine?

Depending on the type of fabric, the baby nest is machine washable at 40°C.

Sewing a baby nest for twins

Which fabrics are suitable for the baby nest?

Cotton, denim, corduroy, canvas, or linen are particularly well-suited. However, you can also sew the nest using a sturdy jersey, minky, or fleece fabric.

Sewing a baby nest for twins

How big is the baby nest for twins?

The size of the finished nest depends on how firmly you stuff it and how tightly you tie it.
The details refer to the baby nest in the instructions.
When closed, it is approx. 73 * 73 cm
When opened, it is 73 * 68 cm without the foot part
or 73 * 96 cm measured with the foot part.

Sewing a baby nest for twins

How long does it take to sew the baby nest for twins?

Depending on your sewing experience, it takes about 3–5 hours.

Sewing a baby nest for twins

Sewing a baby nest for twins: Materials needed

  • 90 * 110 cm outer fabric
  • 90 * 110 cm inner fabric
  • approx. 5 meters of bias tape
  • approx. 2.5 meters of synthetic cord for the drawstring
  • approx. 65 * 60 cm each of Thermolam, cotton or soy fleece, Style-Vil, or foam (total thickness approx. 3–4 cm)
  • approx. 1000 g of stuffing cotton or pillow filling
  • matching sewing thread
  • needle and thread
https://sewsimple.de/en/produkt/babynest-zwillinge-schnittmuster/

By the way, our baby nest is also available in the classic version and as a baby nest XL!

Sewing a baby nest for twins

Happy simple sewing
your Sabine

Sewing a baby nest for twins

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Sabine

I come from Siegen-Wittgenstein, where I spent my childhood breaking in cows, jumping off haystacks and scraping a D- in needlework class.

Today, being creative feels like indescribable happiness to me – and it grows even more when I can share it with others. Since 2016 I have been celebrating my passion for sewing on this blog, and I love that sewing connects so many people.