These adorable layette gown sewing patterns, sleep sacks, and wraps are a great way to save money on newborn clothes (or make a personalized baby shower gift).
When it comes to bringing home baby, one of the most fun parts is doing the preparation. For many new moms, this means picking out all the cute clothes and nursery decor, but also the layette. These gowns are pretty much a staple in any baby’s wardrobe for the first couple of months because it makes it easy for mom or dad to get to the new umbilical area and a diaper for quick night changes during those long, sleepless nights.
Depending on where you live and what time of year you are due, you may want some short sleeve ones or even some sleep sacks with the bottom closed to keep baby snuggly and warm. I included all kinds in this list of free layette gown patterns. Some of these are very similar with only a few minor changes, but the changes were enough that I thought they all needed to be included. Enjoy!
Free Layette Gown Patterns
Handmade Frenzy has this adorable Sweet Baby Sleep Gown and it features handmade fabric letters sewn onto it for a little personalized flair. Too cute! This would make an awesome gift for a baby shower, too!
If you are looking for something that is perfect for summer and can be made in all kinds of sizes, make sure you check out Everything Your Mama Made and More’s “Riley’s Nightgown and Sleep Shirt” pattern. It can be made for newborns all the way up to tweens!
Similar to Handmade Frenzy’s pattern, these Layette Gowns from Banana Bear Blog feature the use of a Onesie, but with a large bow and some embroidery work. If you have a sewing machine that allows for it, these would also make great outfits for your newborn.
For a very basic and delicate pattern, check out Gingercake’s Newborn Baby Gowns Sewing Tutorial. These would be good to make for practical every day use and they look like they wouldn’t take long to make, either.
Melly Sews has a lot of good tips to go with her Free Baby Sleeping Gown Pattern. I love the designer fabrics she chose to sew these up with.
The Knotted Baby Onesie at Rachel Rossi Design also has an option to make a matching headband. It’s a quick and easy sew since it’s an upcycle of an existing onesie.
Don’t think I forgot about the boys! The amazing Rockin’ Baby Gown from This Mama Makes Stuff made use of an old band tee and even had its own Flickr group! The tutorial is now found at The Little Man Gown Tutorial and shows how to upcycle vintage tees into something your newest family member can wear!
Free Sleep Sack Sewing Patterns
Orion Sleep Sack pdf pattern is free when you use the code that can be found on the Sew PDF YouTube video tutorial. I always like watching tutorial videos when I have time anyway.
This adorable Baby Sleep Sack Pattern from Bombshell Bling is made from Cuddle fabric and looks so, sew soft!
For cooler environments or if you baby is due this winter, a Sleep Sack from Small Dreamfactory might be in order. It is a little different from the traditional layette, but it looks like you baby would be all sorts of snuggly in it and it is still easy to remove for nighttime diaper changes.
Cozy DIY Home offers this Free Easy Baby Sleep Sack designed to be made out of fleece. It’s a beginner friendly DIY baby gown because fleece is easy to work with, forgiving, and doesn’t fray.
This Baby Sleep Sack pattern made by Projects by Jess (formerly Running with Scissors) is more like a regular layette gown mixed with a kimono style one. I think it is one of my favorites on the whole list.
The free Birthday Brownie Sleep Sack Pattern from Candy Castle Patterns has fully and partially lined versions as well. The variety of knits you can use makes this amazingly versatile – for baby girls or baby boys!
Bonus: Newborn Wraps Shirts Sewing Patterns
Speaking of kimono style, here is a Baby Kimono Wrap Tutorial from Sew in Love that is just beautiful, and sure to be one of your favorites to make and dress the baby in!
Purl Soho also has a lovely and classic style Newborn Wrap Shirt with a playfully patterned bias binding.
Out of all of these layette gown patterns, which is your favorite? I sure have a hard time picking! I would love to hear how you get ready for baby with you sewing projects in the comments!
More Free Sewing Patterns
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- 10 Free Pillow Patterns
- Free Dress Patterns for Girls
- 10 Free Skirt Patterns for Girls
- 10 Free Sundress Patterns for Girls
- 10 Free Skirt Patterns for Women
- Free Sundress Patterns for Women
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Patricia Gleckler says
Every time I try to download pattern it tells me I have to add an extention to chrome. I do not want to do this. Please tell me how to get the pattern without this problem.
Alea Milham says
Try it in firefox.
Debbie says
Do you have any easy to sew swadde/smuggler patterns?
Melina Meador says
Thank you so much for posting these; I’ve been looking for some patterns exactly like these – what a wonderful selection you found! New to your blog, thank you!