Question for anyone who sews...

EnigmaJC

I just bought my first sewing machine.  My experience consists of my Gram teaching me years ago to sew a straight stitch - so I can do hems and pillow cases.  Talk about basic.  (And since the only sewing machines I've ever used were older than me - ie btw 40 and 50yrs old - boy was I shocked to get a sewing machine that threads the needle itself and has electronic display!  LOL)

Anyway,  I plan on taking some classes and I thought I would ask you ladies if you could recommend any simple, baby-related patterns.  I'm hoping to be able to make baby clothes, wipes, maybe diapers or diaper covers, etc. 

Thanks for any recommendations you may have!

kissntell

Start with flannel wipes!  They are really easy.  You could zigzag all around or sew 3 sides, turn right side out, and sew the top closed.  Easy peasy.  And the more you make, the better your sewing skills will be.

Valerie120408

I have similar skills and haven't gotten my first machine yet but hopefully DH will get me one Anyway, I had this link saved as it seemed like an easy CD pattern but I have not tried it: link

jazzyag

baby blankets can be super easy too.  I usually get square yard of flannel and one of a cute cotton print.  Then I just sew binding around the edges.  Either bias binding or blanket binding works, but you have to miter the corners if you use blanket binding so it's just a tiny bit more work. 

I also make sure that I wash and dry the fabric together first so that they don't shrink different amounts after they're stitched together.

EnigmaJC

Thanks for the ideas!  I can't wait to get started.