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Stephanie White
Stephanie White
Stephanie White is a DIY expert who has over 10 years experience teaching design, art, and do-it-yourself projects. She has previously been published on Apartment Therapy and Ikea Hackers. When she's not writing, Stephanie is traveling the globe on the lookout for inspiring crafts and living spaces.
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Updated on 09/25/19
Outfitting your ever-growing child can be expensive so learn how to make clothes for your little one with theseamazing DIY ideas. From simplesewing patternsto iron-on transfer designs there are tons of creative ideas on how to make stylish clothes for your infant without spending much money.
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DIY Gold Leather Shoes
Save money on baby shoes by making durable leather shoes for your precious little one by cutting an inexpensive piece of leather using a Silhouette machine.
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DIY Rhinestone Onesie
Showcase your child's name by making them a custom rhinestone onesie with their name as crafted byThinking Closet. To make your own you will need a Silhouette machine with therhinestone template kit anda regular onesie.
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DIY Comfy Leggings
Keep your child's legs warm by adding a pair of comfy handmade leggings to their outfit. This handy guide byMake It Love Itshows how to easily sew a pair of leggings using two pieces of fabric.
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DIY Fleece Cardigan
Keep them warm while they play outdoors with a soft fleece cardigan that has a super cute flower accent. This DIY fleece cardigan uses a rather simple pattern and utilizes inexpensive fleece as the fabric so you can easily make it affordably. To view the tutorial visitThe Sewing Rabbit.
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DIY Sandals
In the warmer weather give your child some stylish sandals with an elastic band on the heel to keep them nice and snug on their feet while they roll, crawl or walk outside. To make a set of these tiny sandals, perfect for children 3 to 6 months old, pick up a piece of vinyl and head over toMake It Love Itto read the tutorial.
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DIY Playful Onesies
These gender-neutral onesies would be a perfect gift for a baby shower where you might not be sure of the child's gender.Thinking Closetoffers three free templates including homegrown, Settlers of Catan, and a playful salsa dancing themed design that can be cut ontoheat transfer vinyl and ironed onto a plain onesie.
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DIY Newborn Headband
Add some flair to a newborn's outfit with this DIY floral headband created byThe Pinterest Projectthat is made out of an old pair of tights.
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DIY Infant Pants
Sew your child a pair of these loose-fitting infant pants in half an hour using the tutorial atOh Everything Handmade.
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DIY Dinosaur Onesie
Encourage your child's creativity by letting them pretend to be a dinosaur while wearing this DIY onesie. Without a doubt, all the adults who see your child in this dinosaur costume are sure to swoon over how cute your child looks in it. Read the full dinosaur onesie tutorial atAndrea's Notebook.
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DIY Silhouette Onesies
Using a Silhouette machine create your own stencils to cut fabric shapes to go onto the onesie. Learn how to make your own cute silhouette onesies with the step-by-step guide atPolka Dot Chair.
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DIY A-Line Dress
Dress her up in this easy to customize A-line dress which you can sew together and decorate with iron-onappliqué. Get the free pattern atSeasoned Homemaker.
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DIY Interchangeable Bow Tie Onesie
We absolutely adore this creative DIY bow tie onesie with snaps that let you change the color of bow tie that goes onto the outfit. Learn how to sew the bow ties and attach a snap to a regular onesie by reading the helpful guide atMake It Love It.
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DIY Heart Onesie
Take a regular white onesie and embellish it with a big heart using heat transfer vinyl in less than 10 minutes. Learn how to make a DIY heart onesie over atIt Happens In A Blink.
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DIY Ruffled Bottom Onesie
This DIY ruffled bottom onesie is super adorable! Learn how this playful girly onesie that uses ribbon to create the ruffle by reading the tutorial atSee Vanessa Craft.
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DIY Little Guy Necktie
Is your family heading to an important event where everyone is dressing up? If so why not make a necktie for your son to wear too! The super-simple guide on how to make a DIY necktie perfect can be found atThe DIY Mommy.
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DIY Drawstring Pants
Perfect as pants or even pajama pants these DIY drawstring pants are super easy to sew. Learn how to make a pair over atThe Sewing Rabbit.
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DIY Duck Applique Onesie
Add a cute duck to any regular onesie by downloading the free duck fabric template for onesies offered atThinking Closet.
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DIY Monogrammed Onesie
Using acrylic paint and fabric medium paint on a custom monogram onto a baby onesie to create an outfit that would make a lovely keepsake. Read the tutorial atJust A Girl And Her Blog.