Sewists love to make things for the people in their lives–especially the little people! Missouri Star has great sewing projects for kids and babies to keep your creative energy engaged.
We have plenty of adorable children’s clothing patterns, sized from infant to toddler, as well as cute sewing patterns for kids once they grow out of those adorable onesies and rompers.
Sewing for Baby
Baby sewing patterns are some of the cutest things you’ll ever see - and they’re often quick to make, too! We offer some of the best baby sewing patterns for every skill level, from beginner to advanced.
A good place to start is with things to sew for a baby nursery. Did you know that Missouri Star has created a sewing pattern for a fitted crib sheet? You can make sheets to match the fabrics you used in your baby’s quilt and nursery decor! But that’s not all - Missouri Star offers many more sewing patterns for babies. How about throw pillow or pillowcase patterns? Storage totes? Nesting bins? You'll find lots of inspiration in our Creating for Kids video series .
Once your nursery is decked out, you can explore other sewing projects for baby. Toys are an important category of baby sewing patterns, since play is how babies learn. Don’t underestimate the importance of toys, especially ones that are stitched from the heart!
A big advantage of handmade sewing projects for children is that these toys are washable and, therefore, easy to keep clean. Every baby needs stacking rings and blocks. Why not create these with your favorite baby sewing pattern rather than buying plastic or wood versions of rings and blocks? Busy books are always a hit with littles, and there is nothing you can buy that compares with a homemade busy book.
An important category of sewing patterns for babies is bibs! No parent ever has said, “I have enough baby bibs.” It seems that baby bibs get dirty faster than babies eat! Missouri Star has baby bib sewing projects for boys and baby bib sewing projects for girls. There is even a bib pattern designed to keep the baby’s binky close at hand!
Sewing baby clothes is another fun project, with most baby clothes patterns requiring only basic sewing skills to complete. Infant sewing patterns like sleep sacks will keep baby snuggly and warm, with minimal techniques required. For baby girl sewing patterns, try pairing a ruffled diaper cover pattern with a cute little dress.
And if you’re looking high and low for baby boy sewing patterns, perhaps the Dude Babies! bib pattern will fit the bill. We also have unisex baby patterns such as the reversible baby jacket pattern by Bettsy Kingston , just pick out your favorite baby boy fabrics to give it a masculine touch.
From traditional to modern baby sewing patterns, you’re sure to find the best baby sewing projects right here.
Toddler Sewing Patterns
Missouri Star offers charming things to sew for toddlers. If you’re new to making kids clothes, look for a simple toddler dress pattern to start. You can also use the filters on the left navigation to view only toddler sewing patterns for beginners as you browse our site.
We have a growing selection of toddler clothes patterns to keep your little ones looking their best year-round! From toddler romper patterns to toddler shirt patterns, your little one’s wardrobe will always be bright, colorful and totally unique with these patterns for toddler clothes from your favorite designers like Vanilla House, Two Brown Birds, and our own Missouri Star patterns for kids & babies.
If you’re looking for toddler costume patterns, dragon wings or butterfly wings are such a fun project for make-believe play. Watch the video below to see just how simple it is to create fantastical butterfly wings that flit and flutter.
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And don’t forget toddler toys! The Spell It With Fabric Letters sewing pattern by Missouri Star is one of several sewing projects for children's gifts that doubles as a learning tool. How about making an adorable stuffed hedgehog, iguana, or manatee for your little one? There are also many toddler sewing projects for making dolls which kids can use to retell or invent stories.
Lovies and comfort objects are very important for young children, and they are perfect sewing ideas for kids. Missouri Star offers several patterns for lovies that are a cross between a stuffed animal and a blanket–so cute and easy to snuggle!
Sewing Projects for Kids
If you’re looking for sewing ideas for kids, you’re in the right place! Our growing selection of traditional and modern childrens sewing patterns to make with fabrics that feature their favorite characters or colors.
Whether they wear out or are outgrown seemingly overnight, you may find yourself looking for kids clothes patterns that will grow with your little ones. The great news is that many patterns for kids are designed to do just that!
For example, the T-Shirt Transitions pattern is a clever girls dress pattern to turn your little girl's favorite old shirt into a brand new dress! This fun design shows you how to combine a shirt and fabrics of your choice into a brand new outfit any little girl would adore.
In addition to childrens dress patterns, we also carry other types of children’s clothing patterns. If you are looking for sewing projects for girls like dresses, tunics, blouses and skirts, then you may be interested in our adorable offerings from Children’s Corner, Vanilla House Designs, and Oliver + S. Many of our kids clothing patterns are unisex, with options such as jackets, pants or accessories which are great sewing projects for boys or girls.
Of course, sewing for kids can also include making accessories such as hats, slippers or bags. One of our favorite children’s patterns is the Lazy Day Hat pattern . This reversible sun hat can actually be made for the entire family - it’s sized from Toddler to Adult!
For more fun kids sewing patterns, check out our selection of Quilt Cadets kids sewing patterns. These sewing patterns for kids feature bold, modern designs that are also kid friendly, so you and your youngster can enjoy making each project together!
Want to find some sewing projects for children's rooms? We have plenty of playful patterns for toys and decor. Keep the playroom tidy with the Play, then Store Away Playmat & Storage Tote pattern by Cozy Nest Design . From our own Creating for Kids series, check out the Cuffed Nesting Bins tutorial below to learn how to sew colorful nesting bins step-by-step.
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We also have plenty of adorable pillow patterns to fit every style or theme. The Zoo Train Cushion set is a super-sweet pillow that can be customized with the child’s name using fusible applique letters. Or make the bright, bold Quilt Cadet Moonbeam pillow following Misty’s free tutorial below!
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If you’re looking for sewing projects for children’s gifts, the Sew Cuddly book is chock-full of adorable projects to make with plush fabrics - and we have plenty of minky and cuddle fabrics to choose from! Or, sew a unique playset using one of the clever patterns from Two Brown Birds - we love the Happy Campers playset pattern , which includes instructions to make two dolls, their teddies, and glamper carrier that opens to a bedroom and bathroom.
Of course, you can never go wrong with a colorful stuffed toy pattern, and Funky Friends Factory has some of the cutest kids toy patterns around. Choose from a variety of animals, from classic teddy bear patterns to unique designs for lions, crocodiles, squirrels, manatees, and more!
Sewing With Kids
Sewists who love kids are often eager to pass on their love of sewing. They want to know, what is a good age to start sewing? Most people agree that age 7 is a pretty good time to start children with simple projects on a basic machine. If you think about all of the tasks that you do at the same time when you sew, it can be a lot to manage. Therefore, it is important that the child is interested in learning to sew and that everyone stays relaxed about the process. When selecting sewing projects for children, fun is imperative!
How do you introduce kids to sewing? It is important to make sure that a beginning sewist has a positive, successful experience. Therefore, choosing simple sewing projects for kids like string backpacks can be a great way to start. Sewing pillowcases can offer kids the opportunity to learn how to finish seams–and learn how to look for well-finished seams when they shop! Sewing accent pillows from Jelly Rolls or Charm Packs can be a fun way for boys and girls to jazz up their rooms. Kids sewing projects are a great way to teach basic life skills that can save children money later on when they know how to repair their own hems or sew on loose buttons rather than hiring-out the work.
Whether you are looking for modern baby sewing patterns or sewing crafts for kids, Missouri Star has ideas to inspire you. We also have lots of fabric choices to make sure your project comes together just the way you envision it.
