Baby nest (0-7 months) | PDF sewing pattern

Name: Baby nest (0-7 months) | PDF sewing pattern
Brand: SewSimple
SKU: woo-babynest
Price: 3.99 EUR
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Brand SewSimple

Sizes

Babies 0–7 months

Sewing level easy

Sewing time 1–2 afternoons

Category Kids' clothing

Fabrics

Cotton poplin, Woven fabrics, Corduroy fabrics, Jeans fabrics/denim, Patchwork fabrics

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Detailed, illustrated sewing instructions
Fabric requirements for 140 cm

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Further information

Do you feel like sewing an incredibly cozy baby nest? Good idea! A baby nest can be used as a safe place to sleep "in the crack" of a family bed – this way, the baby is protected but still right next to you.

Thanks to the pleasantly thick fleece^*, you can place the little bed on the floor or the sofa at any time; your child will still be lying safely, warmly, and comfortably. Travel beds for little ones are a thing of the past – simply pack up your all-purpose baby nest and you're good to go!
The nest is even great as a changing pad for the dresser. And once your child is a bit older, it can still be used for a long time with the foot end left open.
What age is the baby nest suitable for? Depending on the size of the baby, the baby nest is suitable when closed for children from 0–7 months. Once opened, however, even slightly older children can sleep snugly and safely within the borders of the baby nest.
If you would like to sew a baby nest for twins or for older children, you can find corresponding patterns in my shop.
Can you wash the baby nest in the washing machine? Depending on the type of fabric, the baby nest is machine washable at 40°C.
Which fabrics are suitable for the baby nest? Cotton, denim, corduroy, canvas, or linen are particularly well-suited fabrics. However, you can also sew the nest from a sturdy jersey, minky, or fleece fabric. Depending on the desired padding height, cotton or polyester batting^* are suitable for filling.
The size of the finished nest depends on how firmly you stuff the baby nest and how tightly you tie it. The specifications refer to the baby nest in the instructions. It is 42 * 73 cm when closed. Opened, it has a size of 50 * 88 cm.
Duration of the sewing project: Approx. 3 – 5 hours

Which fabrics are suitable for the baby nest?

These non-elastic fabrics are very well suited:

Woven cotton^* (e.g., chambray fabrics^* or Kokka fabrics^*)
Linen fabrics^*
Corduroy fabrics^*
Denim fabrics^*
Canvas^*

What other accessories do I need?

Marking pen^*
Sewing thread^* (also nice in a contrasting color for topstitching!)
Rotary cutter^*
Fabric scissors^*
Patchwork ruler^*
Sewing machine^*
Pins^*

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What you need

Fabrics & Requirements

Cotton poplin^*

Machine:: Overlock seamBackstitch functionStraight stitch
Interfacing:: Vlieseline H250

Needle:: Universal needle^*
Thread:: All-purpose sewing thread^*

Poplin is a fine, densely woven cotton with a smooth, slightly cool surface. The fabric feels pleasantly soft, yet it is nicely stable and has no stretch.

Typical of poplin: it is fairly lightweight but still drapes neatly, so it looks clean and a little smarter than regular cotton.

Poplin is super easy to sew – it cuts well, hardly shifts and is great for beginners too.

It is perfect for blouses, shirts, dresses, skirts, bags, cushions or summer trousers.

In short: smooth, light and an easy fabric for lots of lovely everyday pieces.

Woven fabrics^*

Machine:: Backstitch functionStraight stitchOverlock seam
Interfacing:: Vlieseline G770

Needle:: Universal needle, size 60–70, walking foot
Thread:: All-purpose sewing thread^*

Woven fabrics are made from two sets of threads: warp threads and weft threads, which are interlaced crosswise. As a result, they usually have no stretch and hold their shape well.

Depending on the material and weave, they can look very different – from light and airy to firm and sturdy. That is exactly what makes them so versatile.

Woven fabrics are usually easy to sew because they cut well and keep their shape. The only thing is that they can fray a little at the edges.

They are perfect for clothing such as blouses, shirts, skirts and dresses, but also for bags, home decor and many other projects.

In short: classic, versatile and the basis for lots and lots of sewing ideas.

Corduroy fabrics^*

Machine:: Zigzag stitchOverlock seamBackstitch functionStraight stitch
Interfacing:: Vlieseline H200

Needle:: Universal needle^*
Thread:: All-purpose sewing thread^*

Corduroy is a sturdy fabric with a very typical ribbed texture. These fine or wider stripes give it its unmistakable, slightly retro look.

The fabric feels soft and textured at the same time. It is warm, comfortable to wear and really durable.

Depending on the type, corduroy comes fine (needlecord) or coarse with wide ribs – both have their own charm.

Corduroy is usually easy to sew; just keep an eye on the nap direction of the ribs.

It is perfect for trousers, skirts, jackets, dresses or bags.

In short: cosy, sturdy and a true classic with vintage flair.

Jeans fabrics/denim^*

Machine:: Overlock seamBackstitch functionStraight stitch
Interfacing:: Vlieseline G770

Needle:: Universal needle^*
Thread:: All-purpose sewing thread^*

Denim is basically the classic jeans fabric – sturdy, tightly woven and really hard-wearing. Its slightly diagonal texture is typical, often with the blue-dyed look that everyone instantly associates with jeans.

The fabric is rather firm and a bit stiff at first, but softens over time and moulds itself better and better. That is exactly what makes denim so durable and popular.

It needs a bit more power when sewing – a strong needle and a sturdy machine help here. In return, the result can really take a lot.

Denim is perfect for jeans, jackets, bags or anything that has to stand up to everyday life.

In short: strong, timeless and a true everyday hero on the fabric shelf.

Patchwork fabrics^*

Machine:: Backstitch functionStraight stitch
Interfacing:: Vlieseline H200

Needle:: Universal needle^*
Thread:: All-purpose sewing thread^*

Patchwork fabrics are usually fine woven cottons that are perfect for combining. They are fairly light, smooth and have no stretch – so you can cut them very precisely and sew them neatly.

The many colourful prints and designs that are perfectly coordinated are typical. That is exactly what makes them ideal for creative projects where you want to mix different fabrics.

Patchwork fabrics are totally easy to sew and really rewarding for beginners too, because they hardly distort and keep their shape well.

They are of course perfect for patchwork quilts, but also for bags, cushions or small sewing projects.

In short: light, precise and made for creative combining.

Tools

Disappearing marker^*

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