http://tipnut.com/50-free-projects-for-baby/ has lots of free baby stuff patterns

My favorite baby gift to give is a hooded towel. The ones found in stores are almost always made from stretch terry which isn't very absorbent. Everyone I've given one to has loved them. Here's a few links.

http://patchyapple.wordpress.com/200...hooded-towels/ I make them using this method for young babies. Rather than using binding I just serge the edges. I also machine embroider a cute design on the hood.

I've also made hooded towels for toddlers using this method. http://www.butterick.com/bhc/pages/a...wels/towel.htm
I've used a hand towel for the hood rather than two waschcloths because it usually costs less than two washcloths. You could modify this idea and make it smaller for a new baby.

This is a pic of one I made recently. I stitched a strip of cute fabric on each edge of the towel and on the hood.

Onesies are little outfits like tshirts that snap in the crotch area. This is wonderful so that the shirts and sweaters don't pull up leaving that precious skin open to the elements.

When I was sewing machine shopping I found this http://www.oksewingandvacuum.com/elnapro.htm It is a free pattern for how to make onesies, even though it says Elna you can make it on any machine, just scroll down a bit till you see it.

When I was pregnant with dd I searched and searched for these. I didn't like the styles of the month and finally found nicely made ones at an outlet store. They had little embroideries just below the center of the neckline little baby animals and said things like "daddy and me" "I love my mommy" The thread on the sleeves matched the embroidery. I just loved them. They were perfect for wearing out, wearing in, or layering with.

One thing I made for mine was really cushy pads made for changing diapers on the floor.

Here's some machine emb appliqued burps I made, if this will help you any. My neice loved them for her newborn son.

sewnsewer2, your burp pads are adorable! Did you make them from diapers?

Sewnsewer2!!!
Those are fantastic and look like something I would like to do!!!
Do you have the directions? Any help or tips!
Thanks to everyone!!!
Kirsten
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Thanks, here's how I made them:

**WASH DIAPERS & flannel 1st to allow shrinkage**

scrap of flannel, cloth diapers (I got mine at Wal-Mart)

Hoop sprayed tearaway stabilizer and lay the diaper on top with a piece of WSS (water soluble stabilizer) on top of the diaper. (if you don't, your design will sink into the diaper)

Then stitch your design and remove the stabilizers.

Next, cut a piece of flannel the width of the diaper plus 5/8" seam allowance (it may need some adjusting).

Sew 1 long side and the 2 short sides together RST, to form a pocket, then turn. Place the end of the diaper in the pocket you just made, fold the raw edges under 1/2" and stitch with a zig zag or decorative stitch.

Afterwards, wash again to remove any stabilizer.

Here's a few more

Pardon a stupid question....
But...I can go to Walmart and find "cloth diapers"?
In the Baby section?
Hey...I don't have kids so help me out....pleaase....
K

Yes, they usually come in a package of 6 or 12. I believe Gerber makes some.

Sewnsewer2 - those are adorable. You gave me some ideas!!!! Thanks!