Do you know someone who just had a preemie baby?
If you do, here's a great way you can help by making some preemie baby clothes for the new mother and baby. Neary 10% of all babies in the US are born prematurely so it's a pretty common problem and unfortunately, it's becoming more common.
This is a topic that's near and dear to my heart. My daughter Samantha was a preemie and born 12 weeks early. That's her picture below. Thankfully, she's now a strong and athletic 16-year-old, but at the time it was pretty stressful for us all.
At the time, it would have been enormously helpful to have had some appropriately-sized preemie baby clothes. No one really plans for a preemie baby, so the family is rarely prepared. All the clothes we had bought for Samantha were way too big.
As the baby progresses, there are a few other things that you might consider sewing. One of our most popular patterns is the Perfect Baby Burp Cloth. We also have a terrific baby changing mat pattern, and a crinkle ribbon toy for babies, and even an insulated baby bottle cover that would make great gifts for the new family.
Baby Hospital Gown
Preemie Girl Bloomer
Baby Beanbag
Preemie Sleeper
Vests for Preemies
Preemie Boy Shortalls
Preemie Gown
Preemie Sweat Pants
Baby Receiving Blanket
NICU Smock
Preemie Gathered Back Bonnet
Receiving Blanket
Tiny Preemie X front Tshirt
Preemie Hospital Gown
Preemie Sleeper
Preemie Footless Sleeper
Baby Hats
Preemie Pinafore Dress
Preemie Sweatshirt
Preemie Ragland Sleeve Tshirt
Preemie Booties
Baby Hat for Preemie
Simple Diaper
Preemie T shirt
Preemie Pants and Shorts
Preemie Crossed Front Undershirt
Preemie Baby Hat
Preemie I V Shirt
G tube Button Pads
Swaddle Pouch Pattern
Wee care Gown
Preemie T Back Bonnet
Preemie Fleece Jacket
Bobbie’s Cuddlers
Pop Top
Preemie Criss cross Dress
Ohio Bubble Cover
Soft Baby Hats
The Preemie Project has been closed for more than a year. You still have links to two patterns that had been on our website. – Blanket Sleeper, Snuggle Tubes. I get requests for the patterns every day. I would appreciate it so much if you could remove the pictures (that were originally on our website and used without permission). These patterns are no longer available.
HELP…. The X FRONT shirt with ribbon ties has got me stumped. I sew the sleeves as per directions, but for the love of me, when I get ready for the seams, they seem to end up on the inside. I am making this for my niece who just had a micro Preemie l. Just made the pinafore dress without the buttons, but I’m stuck with the X Front shirt.
Imam goad zi found these patterns as I am making some sleepers for a friend,BUT what seam allowance is used. It does not say on the pattern or the instructions.
The patterns all seem way too big – even though I’ve printed at 100% – and there are no scale checks on them.
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My Pastor’s wife is expecting twins. They will have to be born early because of problmes with the Mom. The Church ladies are going on a Premie Sewing Spree.
when my 1st grand-daughter was born I used doll’s clothes pattern to dress her. She weighed 5 pounds at 37 weeks of pregnancy.
These are wonderful. I wish that they had been available when my granddaughter was born at 23 weeks and weighed 1lb 9 oz. 700g. I used Tiny Tears doll patterns with loads of press studs to allow all the drips and wires. She is 24 now and a big strong woman.
When I was pregnant with my oldest son, I could have used these patterns. My son was not a premature baby but he had a preemie baby weight. He was born weighing 3 lbs, 7 1/2 ozs . But he was not premature because he could maintain his own body temperature.
JoAnn, perhaps WHWB=warm hearts warm babies…the site from which the pattern originates?
I belong to a group called SAGA. We keep the traditions of smocking and heirloom sewing alive and well. Our most important charity is WeeCare. Every baby and their families deserve at least one beautiful outfit no matter how tiny they may be. Working with neonatal units, we provide beautiful items for these families. I am sure some of these patterns can be adapted and used for these Wee ones. Thank you.
What does WHWB’s stand for in step 10 of the preemie romper construction?
Hi JoAnn, happy to try to help. Not sure which pattern you’re referring to. When you hover over the image of the pattern on our site, what’s the name used? I don’t think there’s one called romper. Please let me know.
She’s talking about the boys shortalls. The term WHWB is new to me also. It’s referring to snaps instead of buttons but not sure what it means.
WHWB stands for Warm Hearts, Warm Babies who are the folks in Colorado that created a lot of these patterns. They are a volunteer group and would be grateful for any donations of finished items or money. Their story’s at http://warmheartswarmbabies.org/caring-for-colorados-tiniest-citizens.
Thank you so much for this wonderful collection of preemie patterns. My daughter’s daughter was just born a few weeks early so I may try one of these.