How Do I Make Unique Baby Gifts?

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It is always fun to present a new Mom with a beautiful handmade gift for her baby. If you are looking for some fun gift ideas for a new bundle of joy be sure to join us!
Recently Reva became a Grandma and she has been busy sewing all sorts of fun things for her new granddaughter. She is here to share some unique baby gifts you are going to love to sew and give as well.
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@sunneedaze57 7 ай бұрын

I made all of my grandkids blankets When they were younger, WOF by 50 inches using cotton on one side and a fuzzy fabric on the other side. They called them their Nana Snuggle Blanket. They are drug every where and it shows. My 13 year old granddaughter still uses hers. They all take their NSB in the car when taking trips. Makes me so happy to see them so loved.

@QualitySewingWA 7 ай бұрын

It is so wonderful that they loved their gifts so much! ❤

@carolg.6838 5 ай бұрын

Such a nice family traditjon and handmade gifts are so special. For many years, my aunt gifted her daughters, granddaughters, and us nieces flannel nightgowns (bought) for Christmas at her house. We all put them over what we were wearing and took a group picture. Fond memory decades later.

@user-cn7lj2wx8l 4 ай бұрын

I take care of seniors who sometimes are incontinent, The vinyl inbetween the 2 towels is an excellent opportunity for a seat cover during a ride and also for an adult bib.

@QualitySewingWA 4 ай бұрын

That would be a great idea.

@donnabankstahl2457 5 ай бұрын

I made all of my grandkids their entire baby layettes😁Receiving blankets, crib sheets, burp cloths, waterproof pads for changing station, bibs, drool bibs and taggies stuffed with rattles and crinkly material on the inside. I also make custom baby baskets. Hugs from Fl🥰😘😭🦩Donna

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

What a great gift 🥰

@alihuebner9086 8 күн бұрын

It's 3am in the morning....and hot...in the dead middle of summer. I just found out I'm going to be a first time grandma. I can't sleep...half too hot, half hot flashes and too hot. I'm watching this video in front of an open freezer in just my undies...trying to cool off because I will apparently NOT be going back to sleep anytime soon. I just wanted to say that this is the first time I've seen this channel and whoever this lady is.....I just want to say thank you for this video. Not only have you kept me company for the 40 minutes but you did so and I felt like you could be that nice neighbor next door. I enjoyed watching this and it gave me some good ideas and helped me pass the time while I'm fire here. Thank you

@jeankeith10 4 ай бұрын

I started sewing for my first Grandson when I found out our daughter was pregnant! I made everything for his nursery! It was so fun & his nursery was so beautiful!

@QualitySewingWA 4 ай бұрын

What a fun memory 🥰 Thank you for sharing it with us. Sewing for those we love is the best.

@rhondajohnson6992 25 күн бұрын

I’m going to have my first granddaughter in September 😁!! I have 5 grandson already but I made him blankets when they were walking around.

@QualitySewingWA 25 күн бұрын

That is wonderful. Enjoy that sweet baby girl when she arrives 🥰

@paulasiefert2059 5 ай бұрын

For the winter months, it’s nice to make a blanket with one side flannel and the other in minky. I did a small version to use over the baby in an infant car seat, then a larger (40 x 40) for crib or stroller on those really cold days.

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

That is a great idea and a wonderful gift!

@Cynthia2v 6 ай бұрын

I knit baby sweaters for all our new babies in our church. Heirlooms to be passed down.

@QualitySewingWA 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful gift! Very thoughtful. ❤

@Joyce-lq6gm 5 ай бұрын

I am making a blanket for my great niece and a smaller one for her doll. The doll blanket may be useful for the car seat!

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

What a fun idea. She is sure to love the matching blankets.

@PKEDRM 5 ай бұрын

I made all of our daughter's cloth diapers, plastic pants, many of her clothes, and everything featured in her nursery. We were dollar poor but i had my sewing machine, a stash of fabric, and notions. Then as our circumstances improved i made Kinder Care's baby chest pack/carrier as gifts. They no longer make that pattern so i have guarded mine with my life! Those carriers were well received, and the interior seat is adjustable as baby grows. I always offered a lifetime of repairs and restoration of stitches to return the carrier to newborn size so it could be used for the next babies in the family or passed on. I loved making and gifting those carriers.

@karenweaver9260 5 ай бұрын

Would you be willing to share your pattern for the Kinder Care Baby Chest Pack Carrier. I would love to make it and gift to my new Great Nieces Momma💟

@lauriegifford2979 4 ай бұрын

My daughter loved a Velcro diaper holer that holders diapers and wipes together so all you have to do is hand it to someone to change diaper. So easy and very handy. Cute fabric and a cute button for decoration or cloth flower.

@melodywalls4693 5 ай бұрын

Grandaughter is 3 months. Since 2 months she has grabbed any blan I et and smiles really big. I made a few of these smaller with the super soft on one side. She is going to be a blanky baby. 😊

@sherrelstroot3034 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations for Avery. Many blessings for baby and family!

@tammy1190 5 ай бұрын

Awe....baby Avery congratulations to all... He must be about 9 months old now. Such joy!!!! I enjoyed the store tour for needles...lol I was busy in the kitchen and only caught bits and pieces of sewing. I thought you wete making a changing pad out if cotton and putting towel inside...lol Thst just may actually make a nice changing pad, not sure what do yas all think? I am needing a baby gift . Ill have to go back and see what you did with the cotton item,now i see towel with vinyl is for jnder car seat. Neat idea...live unique stuff and love repurpose also ❤.

@sharonmcloughlin 6 ай бұрын

My first grand baby due this April 2024. Great ideas thanks. From Australia

@QualitySewingWA 6 ай бұрын

Congrats! Enjoy making fun things for your new little grandbaby ♥

@NanaKathy47 5 ай бұрын

My next grandchild is due April 2024. LOL Sex unknown, but mother, father, and big brother all have birthdays in April.

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

@@NanaKathy47, it sounds like they have a lot to celebrate in April. Congrats!

@patriciapoole9983 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on grand baby

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥰

@ritaswenson1603 6 ай бұрын

You can also press your seam allowance down on the opening before turning the blanket there for the seam allowance is ready when you turn it right side out. Easy

@priscillasaudi9117 5 ай бұрын

Love making baby quilts to give as gifts so thank you for sharing beautiful job😅

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

@lucilledaub5991 5 ай бұрын

Many gifts to make that are great. You’re a great teacher.

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mischad4838 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas!! A baby lap quilt? I love it👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@QualitySewingWA Жыл бұрын

It really is a fun idea and they make wonderful gifts!

@brendarainwater6049 Жыл бұрын

Love the seat saver idea! Wonderful changing pad idea as well!

@QualitySewingWA Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Kate98755 5 ай бұрын

do not put towels under a car seat 🤦‍♀️

@sallyal5266 5 ай бұрын

You need a skateboard to get around your store! Its massive!! Thanks for the inspiration 👏🏼👋🏼 from the UK! New subscriber 😊

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

We are lucky to have a lot of space. Thanks for subscribing to our channel.

@elainemarten 5 ай бұрын

my goal (maybe half way there ) is to make 3 baby afghans for each grandchild, blue, pink, and neutral, and I think I have those done (8 grandkids) and I want to make each of them a queen size afghan, for when they are married. I am in my 70's and love crocheting, but I don't know if I can make them, when each gets married. I have arthritis so I could be around but just unable to crochet anymore, so planning ahead. I have sewing projects to add as well, so my grandkids as well as future great grandkids will all have a hand crocheted blanket from me, and large receiving blankets in pink, blue, and neutral as well, even if I am not here. I make burp clothes for them as well, and anything else I will be able to make (sleep sacks, bibs, etc. thinking if I get all that done, maybe baby quilts) My grandkids are from age 5 to 24 years old (sorry if this doesn't make sense, I am on a long road trip and its 3:30 in the morning in the hotel room)

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

It sounds like your grandkids will all have some beautiful keepsakes you created. What a special gift! 🥰

@barbaraayres2617 5 ай бұрын

I made burp cloths, bibs, and receiving blankets for my grandkids

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

What wonderful gifts, as they are very useful!

@QuiltingGrizz 8 ай бұрын

If you planned ahead, changing thread would be a great selling feature that only takes seconds.

@danielwoughter3022 5 ай бұрын

Minkie in the blankets, serges together easily

@gloriahendershot5239 5 ай бұрын

The towel that your sewing is good for adult bibs that for people are in nursing homes or even in your own home. If you’re eating something that you don’t want to splash on your own clothes!! Forgot to tell u my name is Gloria. I love your ideas. Also would love to know the name of your sewing machine? It looks like a Bernina . I wanted to buy one but changed my mind because there was nothing wrong with my machine.

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

That is a great idea for adult bibs. The design could be used for just about anything when you want to guard against spills. Reva is sewing on the Baby Lock Ballad. You can learn more about it here www.qualitysewing.com/products/baby-lock-ballad-sewing-and-quilting-machine?_pos=2&_psq=ballad&_ss=e&_v=1.0

@zormier2002 4 ай бұрын

I agree about the uses for seniors. We had one for my father in law before he passed and it saved us tons of laundry time.

@gerrimcleod5217 Жыл бұрын

You gave us a nice little tour of your shop 😄

@QualitySewingWA Жыл бұрын

Not intentionally but who doesn't love an impromptu walk about?! Thanks for watching.

@brendarainwater6049 Жыл бұрын

For the bibb added snaps will make them adjustable

@QualitySewingWA Жыл бұрын

That is a great idea!

@patlytle1128 6 ай бұрын

Love, love, love your videos!! Thank you so very much!!!!

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for watching! 🙂

@aliciahazerian1276 6 ай бұрын

Love ur ideas! Need to start sewing for my great great niece, first one.

@QualitySewingWA 6 ай бұрын

Happy Sewing! 🥰

@prympammi 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this 💗

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

It was our pleasure. Thank you for watching!

@pattishelton3169 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎈

@debbyruszala7537 5 ай бұрын

I always make my baby gifts.

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

Custom items that are hand-crafted make the best gifts! 🥰

@michele.the.quilter6174 7 ай бұрын

These are great ideas. Thank you.

@QualitySewingWA 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

@Sewing_Keepsakes 5 ай бұрын

I’m a grandma and expecting grandbaby #2 this summer ❤❤

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

How exciting. Time to start getting ready with some fun gifts for mom!

@Everyoneisanartist776 Жыл бұрын

You’re giving me more work to do! L O L 😇

@QualitySewingWA Жыл бұрын

Yea, but it is fun work. Right?! ☺

@dawnlaverty3592 6 ай бұрын

What would you see would be most useful size for baby blanket? Thank you for a great video. X

@Cynthia2v 6 ай бұрын

I like 45 x 45. One and a quarter yard x width of fabric on cottons or flannels.

@dawnlaverty3592 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. That’s very helpful. X

@chippewagirl7299 2 ай бұрын

The sweater is adorable. It looks hand knitted. However, is there a pattern for sewing one out of maybe minky or.knit fabric? I am making baby gifts for a friends new grandbaby.

@QualitySewingWA 2 ай бұрын

That adorable sweater was a gift given to Reva, so we don't have a pattern for it. You can probably find one online. Thanks for watching.

@TorivioLeon Жыл бұрын

Excellent video❤

@QualitySewingWA Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you for watching.

@bevneubaum5980 5 ай бұрын

Is the dual feed foot the same as a walking foot>

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

They serve similar purposes but if your machine has a dual feed that is built into the machine whereas a walking foot is an attachment you would add.

@lauriekerestes7840 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, great idea! How does the vinyl wash tho? You have to throw it in the wash at some point...

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

It washes up nicely. It will stay looking nice as long as you air-dry it.

@gloriahendershot5239 5 ай бұрын

I have made my pattern of burp rags or clothes. Everyone I made them for loves them. You just put them over your shoulder when u burp the baby. I made them 2 different Colton. One side is one color and different color on there side. A QUESTION I HAVE FOR U IS WHAT CAN I USE ON THE EDGES OTHER THAN BIAS TAPE. SOMETIMES IT GETS HARD USING THE BIAS TAPE. I TRIED A ZIG ZAG BUT MY SEWING MACHINE ISNT NEW. IN FACT VERY OLD BUT SEWS BEAUTIFULLY. I HAVE ALSO MADE CARROTS FOR A CENTER PIECE FOR MY TABLE. THEY CAME OUT SO CUTE!!

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

If you have a serger you can use a rolled hem decorative stitch around the edge. If you don't have a serger an overcast stitch on your machine should do the trick.

@kimberlyprice4803 5 ай бұрын

What is too much chocolate? Thank you for the inspiration!

@deeleach8300 7 ай бұрын

What?? a machine that threads itself??? I need that and the pin holder!

@QualitySewingWA 7 ай бұрын

Having a needle threader is amazing! Most of the machines now have them. Stop by your local sewing dealership to check them out. You can also find machines with a needle threader on our website at www.QualitySewing.com

@franceshulgan829 6 ай бұрын

What did you use for the curve?

@ruthdrews496 6 ай бұрын

@@franceshulgan829you can get different size acrylic circle templates now. I got mine at hobby Lobby or Joanns. You can also make one. I usually use the 21/2” circle template, but you can choose any size.

@QualitySewingWA 6 ай бұрын

@@franceshulgan829 We need to figure out what information you are looking for. Can you provide a bit more context so we can provide you the information you are looking for?

@pattyfloden1825 6 ай бұрын

Sorry new to sewing do you pre wash the flannel before you sew it 🤔

@QualitySewingWA 6 ай бұрын

It is a good idea to pre-wash all your fabric before you cut and sew it. It is personal preference as some people do and some don't. But we feel that washing your fabric is the best way to ensure whatever you make won't shrink the first time it is laundered.

@theritaradar 6 ай бұрын

With the bulk of the corners, why not just cut the bulk out before sewing? I have been making baby stuff recently so much fun. Is there a market for this type of stuff to sell?

@QualitySewingWA 6 ай бұрын

You could always cut the corners off if you would prefer to do that. Many people sell homemade gift items on Etsy or at local craft festivals.

@marciawark8348 5 ай бұрын

I love making baby quilts, blankets and bibs. I use terry cloth fabric for the bibs and they are so absorbent. For the bibs, I fold one end over about 3-4 inches and cut out a half circle for the neck. Then I stitch around the part I cut out and then flip it back over and top of stitch it. I sew about 10” length of sturdy ribbon to each side of the neck part so it can be tied in the back of the neck. People love them because they’re a good size for covering up the clothes and they last forever. I’ve also made them for adults.

@sandan2358 Жыл бұрын

Can you machine wash & machine dry the layered towel with the vinyl inside?

@QualitySewingWA Жыл бұрын

Yes you can. It would be best to machine wash on cold and dry on low heat.

@marciayingling7983 4 ай бұрын

I sewed extensively for my kids, nieces, nephews and grands. I made gifts for showers too. But do to the extensive U.S. Compliancy laws I only sew for family now. 😢

@arlenefilesfuller7259 5 ай бұрын

When do you pinky the seams

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

You can use pinking sheers instead of straight scissors when trimming the corners and excess fabric. That would add bulk once the blanket is turned right side out.

@revamauck6961 6 ай бұрын

We have the same name 😊🌸🌷

@QualitySewingWA 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Not many of us with the name Reva 😄

@pamdux 5 ай бұрын

Could you use a tear away stabilizer instead if you can not lesson the presser foot?

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

The reason you would want to adjust the pressure of the foot is so it won't bunch the fabric by being too bulky. Adding another layer of stabilizer really wouldn't help with that.

@sharongardner9044 5 ай бұрын

How would you quilt the baby blanket?

@QualitySewingWA 5 ай бұрын

You don't really need to quilt the receiving blanket but if you wanted to you can.

@vickiwise5708 Жыл бұрын

Why not do a narrower seam allowance

@QualitySewingWA Жыл бұрын

You don't want to sew too close to the edge and risk having missing stitches. It is best to leave some space and trim down to remove excess bulk.

@erlinepruitt3626 5 ай бұрын

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@nanad4755 7 ай бұрын

I know this video is several months ago but I hope you can answer my question. I'm wondering where you get the vinyl you used??

@QualitySewingWA 7 ай бұрын

We used standard clear vinyl that you can purchase from just about any fabric store, or you could use a shower curtain too.

@janlarson3408 6 ай бұрын

Cut the sealer/zipper off the top of a plastic ziplock bag, cut the sides and you have vinyl, my last daily usage “vinyl” bag is on year 5 ☺️,

@francesbond8755 6 ай бұрын

To make my baby things burb clothes etc waterproof I purchase a child’s mattress protector and cut to size. It has low loft towelling on one side and plastic on the other side. No bulk and easy to sew. Cheers Frances from Australia

@QualitySewingWA 6 ай бұрын

@@francesbond8755 That is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!