Sewing a baby's Onesie is fast and easy. Just follow our steps in the helpful illustrated guide on how to sew a baby Onesie below. We do also offer a video tutorial below. Happy-Sewing!
These are the steps in sewing a Baby Onesie.
Sewing a Baby Onesie is easy and fun and by following the steps below you can easily do it, even if you are a beginner. You can read a more detailed guide on each step in this article.
Prepare the Pattern and Cut the Fabric
Sew The shoulder seams
attach the sleeves
Sew the Neck Rib and fold the Sleeves wrists
Do The first Sideseam
Do The Edge Ribbon
Sew The Last Sideseam
Attach loose threads and press if necessary.
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Making a Baby Onesie doesn't require all the tools in the image. I recommend that you have a scissor or rotary cutter, some clips or pins, and a sewing machine. If you are attaching buttons or snaps you need that to. If you have all or some of the tools in the image it will make the job easier. If you want to know more about sewing tools you can click here to read more about sewing tools.
We do have all the tools available for sale in our store.
Sewing machines:
In this tutorial, we are using the Baby Lock Coverstich machine, a Brother 4234D Coverstich, and a Singer Tempo 70. The attachment we are using is a binding folder. You can find these binding folders for sale in our store. If you don't have a Coverstitch or an Overlocker you can use a regular sewing machine with seams made for stretchy fabrics.
Sewing Patterns:
We have two sewing patterns you can choose from. In this tutorial, we are using the Baby Onesie Sewing Pattern in this tutorial. But you can also use the slim-fit version. The Onesie sewing pattern is part of our most popular sewing pattern pack.
Baby Onesie Slim Fit Sewing Pattern:
Gives a professional Slim Fit result
PDF Pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Size: Newborn-2 Years Old
Baby Onesie - Sewing Pattern
Our most Sold Sewing Pattern
PDF Pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Size: Newborn - 2 Years Old
1. Preparing the Pattern and cutting the fabric
Preparing the patterns and cutting the fabric.
We start by cutting the fabric according to the pattern.
Our patterns are very straightforward; We print the pattern size we want in an A4 format. We then lay the patterns on top of the fabric, and we cut around it. I cut out one front piece, one back piece, and two sleeves. When I cut the sleeves, I fold the fabric to get both pieces at once.
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2. The shoulder seams
When all the pattern pieces are ready, I attach the front and back pieces at the shoulder seam with glue and clips. This seam has to be inside the garment, so the pattern pieces are lying in opposite directions. Technically inside out. When I've prepared these pieces, I sew the shoulder seams. If you need to see an instructional video on the shoulder seam, I will leave a link to it at the bottom of this page.
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3. The sleeves
I attach both arms with clips. The rounded side should be against the back and front piece. I fold the fabric and cut a very small notch. Then I know where the sleeves Center point is. I place the center point on the shoulder seam we just made. I use glue and clips when I prepare the sleeves to the garment. When both have been placed correctly on the garment, I sew it.
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4. The Rib and the Sleeves wrist
I fold the rib vertically and make a seam where the ends meet. I then sew them the ends together with a sewing machine.
I then place the rib in the neck opening. For a nice extra result, Align the rib seam we just made with one of the shoulder seams. I Use glue and clips to get a perfect result in the neck opening. We then create a simple Fold on both wrists. The fold is 2,5 centimeters on both sides. Make sure to use an overlock machine or choose extra nice stitches on your sewing machine for the wrists because this seam will be visible. I stretch the rib gently while I'm sewing it in the neck opening. Be careful, so you don't stretch the other fabric.
5. The first Sideseam
The sideseam starts at the end of the sleeve and goes all the way to where the diaper holder starts. See the red line in the picture. The contact points are essential. There are three contact points on each side seam. They are where the sleeve starts, where the sleeve hits the main fabric, and at the bottom, where the diaper holder starts. Be extra cautious here, and I use glue to make sure that they are correctly aligned. Use the red line in the image above to reference where to start and where to stop sewing. Remember to turn the garment inside out because we want this seam to be inside the onesie. I do one sideseam. We do the other sideseam when we have sewn the diaper holder's edge ribbon.
6. The Edge Ribbon
The edge ribbon at the bottom of the diaper holder gives the onesie a nice, professional look. The edge ribbon also protects the fabric from ripping and provides extra strength to the buttons that we will add later.
I use a folder device on my overlock machine. If you dont have an overlocker, fasten it with pins and use twin stitching on a regular sewing machine.
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7. The Last Sideseam:
We make the other sideseam using the same method we did earlier.
If you have any excess ribbon, trim it and make a small fold.
8. Almost done!
We fasten the threads and attach buttons to the onesie. If you are new to buttons I recommend using Prim vario plyers. You can get it on Amazon:
9. Congratulations on making your first baby onesie!
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