Top 30 DIY Sewing Projects for Babies & Kids

This stretchy car seat cover is a great way to keep germs away from brand new babies when you take them out of the house. And because it's made out of knit fabric with your sewing machine - it's easy to wash after each trip outside.

Natural wood baby toys are definitely trendy, but they can be expensive! These natural wood teethers instantly turn into a bunny with some fabric ears made out of an easy sewing pattern.

A stroller can be a necessity with litlte kids and these stroller hacks are truly life changing. From fabric sippy cup tethers to a 2 in 1 messenger bag that you can make at home with any fabric to fit your personality.

Don't buy a rattle at the store while you can make your own! This bunny, cat and mouse sewing patterns will let you make a fun, one-of-a-kind baby rattles with a few sewing basics.

This DIY fabric photo album can be made with a sewing needle, your sewing machine and some of your favorite fabrics. Clear vinyl pockets can house baby's favorite pictures of mama, daddy and other loved ones.

This cozy, chunky crocheted blanket is a great beginner project if you're just learning how to sew or crochet. Grab your favorite yarn and get working!

This fabric bucket bag can be worn three different ways and they're so easy to make you'll want to make one in every color for your kids' different activities.

Need a quick Halloween costume or just want to add to your kids' dress up box? This cute little bandit costume set uses a few things you probably already have in your closet and you just need to make a black hat, mask and a money bag with your sewing machine. The bag uses an easy to follow sewing pattern with a dollar sign to finish it off.

Kids will love this delicious donut pillow! Use the sewing pattern to create this donut pillow in any size and add some special sprinkles with pom poms, buttons or even fabric scraps.

You don't need a lot of fabric to make one of these 40 sewing projects. Take a look through these sewing patterns and decide which one to make to destash your fabric closet a little bit!

If your kids are fans of the How to Train a Dragon movies, they'll love this Toothless costume made out of a black or grey hoodie jacket. You just need a few basic sewing supplies to make these adorable costumes that can double as a jacket for everyday errands.

A doll ring sling is a great use of fabric and an easy way for your big kids to be just like mom and dad. Just make sure that this fabric sling is only used for toys - the stitch types used for this aren't designed to safely hold a real baby.

This fabric pencil case means your kids will always know which school supplies are theirs. To make it, you just need a few basic sewing skills and supplies, like a machine, some fabric and a zipper.

Get ready for Easter with these carrot treat bags! Personalize them with some fun orange fabric - it's a fun way to continue your sewing journey.

A doll diaper bag is a great way to help include older kids with your new baby. They'll love packing a bag for their litlte dolls at the same time you pack up for their little brother or sister.

Turn any dolly into a mermaid with a cute little mermaid tail! This sewing pattern can be easily modified for any size doll with just a few tweaks.

Whether your baby needs a belt or you just want one for looks, these baby belts are so sweet. They're so easy to make with ribbon and just a few minutes of work on your sewing machine.

A sleepover isn't complete without a sleeping bag for a doll! This would be the perfect party favor for a little girl's sleepover party - a fabric sleeping bag for all her friends! It's easy to make with some basic sewing skills and a sewing machine.

If your kid's bike didn't come with a basket, they probably need a place to stash a water bottle or a toy or two. This sewing project solves that problem!

Forget about that store-bought elf on a shelf! Create your own version with your sewing machine and you'll be able to personalize it so it even looks like your own kids!

Little girls love to carry purses, but they often can put them down, which means they can easily get lost. This circle purse uses a plate as a sewing pattern so you don't even need to worry about a complicated sewing pattern when you make it.

Bunnies are the perfect sign of spring. This sewing pattern uses a simple drawstring bag, but adds one special touch - bunny ears! Make them out of fun fabric for a cute addition to your sewing journey.

These fabric crowns make the cutest accessory for first birthday photo shoots. They're even reversible so it's possible to have a fun addition to the dress up closet once the birthday is over.

This sweet canopy is so darling above a little kids bed. Sheer fabric, some pom pom trim and some fabric scraps for the birds combines to create a focal point for any ltitle one's room. Don't worry about the birds - use the sewing pattern tempate to create them!

Prepare to have your mind blown! You can actually print on white fabric at home. This sewing project uses home printed fabric to create amazing, one-of-a-kind "paper" dolls that no one else will have.

Kids can get into everything! Here are 25 clever ways to childproof your home, including a DIY baby gate made out of fabric that's especially helpful if you have an odd space to cover. Whip it up with some fun fabric, curtain hook tie backs and a few different stitch types with your sewing machine.

Easy personalized luggage tags are the best way to identify your luggage at the airport. Create a unique luggage tag that's made by you and your sewing machine - it's the perfect bon voyage gift for friends or family.

A mobile is a sweet touch for any baby's room and these butterflies will be a great addition. You can make them in any color scheme you like to completely personalize this mobile. While this one used a die cut machine to create the flowers and butterflies, you can also cut them out yourself and stitch together with your sewing machine.

These vinyl pencil bags means you'll always be able to tell what school supplies are in each bag. If you're never used your basic sewing skills to work with vinyl, don't worry! It's actually not hard to do with your sewing machine.