This week I was invited to a baby shower. I didn’t have a lot of time to make a handmade gift like a baby quilt, but that’s okay. I decided to sew up a Big Pocket Baby Clutch (using my own free pattern) and stuff it with diapers, wipes, and baby cream.
Here’s the handmade part… sewing the clutch. The pocket on the front has pleats on it – so it holds a lot of stuff, plus it looks cute!
Then you get to fill it with whatever you think the new mama will need… baby diapers, wipes, and diaper cream are the obvious items, but she might also like some sweet smelling hand cream or anti-bacterial gel for herself. What would you put in there?
In case you were wondering, these adorable fabrics are from the Born Wild Collection by Ana Davis for Blend Fabrics. Be sure to bookmark my free Big Pocket Baby Pouch pattern for your next baby shower (or better yet, pin it)!
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
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If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
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I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Any mothe would love this!
I’d add some handmade baby washcloths to your adorable bag.
Thank you for hosting the linkup!
Love your baby clutch. So much easier for short trips than carrying a huge diaper bag.
This is a great gift and quick to make too <3
Thanks for hosting Caroline! Such a lovely baby gift you made! Hope you have a great week!