{"id":28526,"date":"2016-08-28T05:40:41","date_gmt":"2016-08-28T10:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=28526"},"modified":"2020-07-15T16:46:42","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T20:46:42","slug":"baby-swaddle-pattern-easy-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/baby-swaddle-pattern-easy-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Baby Swaddle Pattern Easy Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28613 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial-150x126.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Easy-Tutorial-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript>This baby swaddle pattern and tutorial has been\u00a0requested by many of our readers over the past few months.\u00a0 I have tried to make the baby swaddle pattern both easy to adjust and to sew. Hope you enjoy it and put it to good use either with your own family or as a gift for a friend.<\/p>\n<p>I credit many more hours of sleep to the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/why-baby-swaddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baby swaddle<\/a>, a humble practice dating back to the discovery of linen &#8211;I am sure somewhere around 4000 to 4500 years ago.\u00a0\u00a0 You can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/why-baby-swaddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">why we use the baby swaddle<\/a> by reviewing the article. \u00a0Please have a look through and contribute to the many reader comments which are very informative.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/why-baby-swaddle\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27748 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--500x419.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--150x126.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle-.jpg 940w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/419;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27748 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--500x419.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle--150x126.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Why-do-we-use-the-baby-swaddle-.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1980980487\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n<p>My own earliest recollection of the swaddling\u00a0practice was when I was very young. \u00a0My mother was swaddling\u00a0my\u00a0baby brother using a very thin blanket. \u00a0It looked to me at the time like she was wrapping up a birthday present. \u00a0Surprised at what she was doing, I asked if she have had enough of him and was she giving the baby away? \u00a0 She quietly replied, &#8220;I'm only doing this so he can stop hitting\u00a0himself and stop crying.&#8221; \u00a0 I could sense the edge in my mom's tone indicating that she was tired and needed to be left alone at that point.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28621 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 433\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28621\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2027-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>A couple of decades later and I had my own baby. \u00a0The first one could only be swaddled for about 6 weeks, after that he would become irritated and cry as loud as he could, so I stopped.\u00a0 When the weather got cold I got him to sleep in a sleeping bag with no arms and he loved that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28622 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28622\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2043-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>My second child was swaddled\u00a0for about four months since she was premature and needed a lot more wrapping. \u00a0The neonatal nurses at the hospital in Sydney highly recommended swaddling. \u00a0Also, my mother, who had come to give a hand with the baby, reminded me that this simple practice would give me extra hours of much-needed sleep. \u00a0Unfortunately, the commercial swaddles available then (15 years ago) were much too big, so I could only use a blanket. \u00a0It did not help that my daughter was born in Australia and the babies there are usually pretty big. \u00a0Once she was born, I simply didn't have the time to make a baby swaddle\u00a0myself, but this is your opportunity to do it now!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28623 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28623\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2054-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>In this design, I have tried to take into\u00a0consideration that most babies roll at different stages and it is hard to make a one-size-fits-all. \u00a0To try to address this, I have graded the pattern in two sizes. \u00a0 The smallest should fit a newborn and the larger size for bigger babies. \u00a0You can also adjust the pattern yourself if you want. I hope you enjoy the project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28620 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28620\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2011-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Key Features:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy to make<\/li>\n<li>Graded in two sizes for newborns and larger babies<\/li>\n<li>Optional zippered bottom for easy diaper changing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='code-block code-block-10' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n<h2>Materials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 yard of the softest Jersey you can possibly find, bamboo fabric or organic cotton combed jersey. \u00a0I have included some suggested fabrics below.<\/li>\n<li>Jersey bias tape or make your own with <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bXVNII\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this kit<\/a> and our tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make continuous bias binding tape<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>thread to match<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bHQ0Jn\">velcro<\/a><\/li>\n<li>16&#8243; invisible zipper<\/li>\n<li>ball point needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Suggested Fabric Options<\/h2>\n<div><script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/widget-57c289e2e4b006aacf4a7d63-7948432?target=_top&mouseover=Y\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Download the Free Pattern<\/h2>\n<div id=\"mab-2863321\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-28633 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"28633\" data-trackid=\"28633\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4000\/6000;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Baby Swaddle from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/babyswaddle\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Printing the baby swaddle pattern and cutting the fabric<\/h2>\n<p>Print the baby swaddle pattern in landscape. \u00a0Use Adobe Reader and print using actual size.\u00a0 Do not scale.<\/p>\n<p>Mark all the notches on the pouch. \u00a0You will need them.<\/p>\n<p>Take note: \u00a0 This baby swaddle pattern has the arms of different lengths for better wrapping. \u00a0The left side is longer than the right.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28614 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-500x284.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"284\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/284;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28614 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-500x284.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-500x284.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Baby-Swaddle-Pattern-Craftsy.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Baby Swaddle Pattern Finished Measurements<\/h2>\n<p>The length measurement is without the head and width is arm span.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 length 19&#8243; x width 25&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Medium: length 21&#8243;x\u00a0 width 27&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step One: Attaching the invisible zipper to make the gusset<\/h2>\n<p>Both sizes use the same size zipper. \u00a0The gusset size changes to accommodate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0 Two\u00a0strips of Jersey fabric 15&#8243; x\u00a0 1 1\/2&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Two rectangles 6 1\/2&#8243; x 2&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Two strips 15&#8243; x\u00a0 1&#8243; stay knit tape<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Medium\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 Two\u00a0strips of Jersey fabric 18&#8243; in length and 1 1\/2&#8243; width<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Two strips 8&#8243; x and 2&#8243; in width<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Two strips 18&#8243; x\u00a0 1&#8243; stay knit tape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a very easy way to attach the zipper. \u00a0Just align the edge of the zipper tape with the fabric and use your invisible zipper foot.\u00a0 <strong>Just remember to pin the zipper to the sides that have the knit tape.<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28559 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design-500x346.png\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design-500x346.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design.png 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/346;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28559\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design-500x346.png\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design-500x346.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28567 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-500x427.png\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-500x427.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-768x656.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-1536x1311.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-2048x1748.png 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-150x128.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/427;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28567\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-500x427.png\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-500x427.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-768x656.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-1536x1311.png 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-2048x1748.png 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/zipper-placementpng-150x128.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>After you have sewn the zipper, cut the zipper to 15\u00a0 1\/2&#8243;.\u00a0 Do include the ends of the zipper.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28568 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper-500x346.png\" alt=\"end of zipper\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper-500x346.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper.png 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/346;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28568\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper-500x346.png\" alt=\"end of zipper\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper-500x346.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/end-of-zipper.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28583 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(12)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28583\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(12)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>We will add the rectangles to finish the gusset. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28572 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1-500x375.png\" alt=\"15 1_2_(1)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28572\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1-500x375.png\" alt=\"15 1_2_(1)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-1_2_1.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Place the gusset (zipper) print side up and pin the rectangles to the gusset (zipper) print side down and sew at 1\/2&#8243;.\u00a0 The length of your zipper should now be 14\u00a0 1\/2&#8243; after sewing with the two seam allowances. \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28562 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1-500x346.png\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1-500x346.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1.png 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/346;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28562\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1-500x346.png\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1-500x346.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design1.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The length of your gusset with the zipper should be 27&#8243; for medium and 25&#8243; for the small.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28563 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28563\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1914-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Hide the zipper seam allowance with bias tape. Fold the other end\u00a0of the gusset 1\/2&#8243; then another 1\/2&#8243;and iron. \u00a0There is no need to sew because the edge will be hidden.<\/p>\n<p>This is how it will look from the inside.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28586 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(13)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28586\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(13)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design13.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Two: Attaching the gusset to the pouch<\/h2>\n<p>Lay the pouch piece print facing up.\u00a0 With wrong side together, align the center of the gusset with the lower center notch of the main body.\u00a0 Refer to the pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Pin all around and sew at 3\/8&#8243;. \u00a0The seams will show on the right side, this is correct.<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1980980487\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n<p>Apply bias tape so the seam edges will not be shown. \u00a0Start on the side by pinning your bias tape on the front side of the pouch to 3\/8&#8243;.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28581 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(10)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28581\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(10)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design10.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Trim the seam allowance without the bias tape by half to reduce the bulk when sewing the bias tape the second time. \u00a0Catch the back of the bias tape\u00a0very close to the edge for best results.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28575 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(5)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28575\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(5)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design5.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28574 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1927\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28574\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1927\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1927-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Step Three: Applying bias tape before assembly<\/h2>\n<p>Apply bias tape to the arms and the neck. \u00a0We will start with the arms. \u00a0If you need a review on applying bias tape around curves, please review our tutorial called <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/use-bias-tape-neckline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Use bias tape for a neckline or armhole facing<\/a>, which illustrates the same process.<\/p>\n<p>Place the arm wrap print side up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28576 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(7)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28576\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(7)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design7.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Open the tape and pin the short side of the tape. \u00a0Start on the left-hand side corner.\u00a0 Pin the tape all around it and sew at 3\/8&#8243;.\u00a0 Remember: Right side of the fabric, place the tape facing down. Do not stretch the tape, it will cause the fabric to roll. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28577 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric-500x375.png\" alt=\"right side of fabric\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28577\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric-500x375.png\" alt=\"right side of fabric\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/right-side-of-fabric.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Before you fold the tape to sew again, make a few nicks about every inch apart.\u00a0 This will help both the fabric and the tape lay flat.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28578 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(8)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28578\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(8)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design8.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Fold the tape and sew.<\/p>\n<p>Pin the tape on the right side of the fabric of the neck and sew. \u00a0Fold the tape and sew again very close to the edge.\u00a0 Be careful your stitch will show on both sides, but the most important one is one the outside. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28579 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2-500x346.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(2)\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2-500x346.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2.png 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/346;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28579\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2-500x346.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(2)\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2-500x346.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design2.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This baby swaddle pattern has a back seam for the shoulders. \u00a0We can either apply bias tape there or use the serger to make the seam look good.\u00a0 For those of you without a serger, use zigzag.<\/p>\n<h2>Step Four: Sewing the arms and pouch to the body<\/h2>\n<p>In order to have a clean finish, it is important to pin both arms and pouch before sewing.\u00a0 Place the body of the baby swaddle print side down<\/p>\n<p>Start with the arms and pin the longer arm to the left. \u00a0This is the one that will wrap\u00a0the baby first and have the Velcro outside. \u00a0The shorter arm goes on the right and is the arm that wraps on top and closes the swaddle. \u00a0Do not sew yet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28585 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1949\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28585\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1949\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1949-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28588 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28588\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1955-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Pin the pouch to the main body, print side out. \u00a0We will attach bias tape from the shoulder seams around the end of the pouch back up to the shoulder.\u00a0 Pin the tape right side down on the left side of the seam allowance. \u00a0Continue around and to the other shoulder pinning continuous bias tape.<\/p>\n<p>We still are not sewing as we're going to be joining the four pieces (two arms, pouch, and body) all at once.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28587 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1954\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28587\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1954\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1954-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> Now that everything is pinned together, sew the three layers together at 3\/8&#8243;. \u00a0Trim the seam allowance by half.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28590 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1956\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28590\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1956\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1956-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>Fold the tape back and sew from the front making sure you catch the other side.<\/p>\n<p><div class='code-block code-block-10' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28591 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swadle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28591 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"baby swadle pattern\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1964-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28588\">Step Five: Adding the velcro referring to the baby swaddle pattern<\/h2>\n<p>We're going to be sewing Velcro in three places as shown on the pattern.<\/p>\n<p>(As an alternative, if you could get hoop and loop fabric &#8211;it is a knitted fabric, rather hard to find and a bit expensive&#8211; you will be able to give this swaddle a softer look.\u00a0 It works well with the Velcro and I would use the hook and loop fabric instead of the loop part of the Velcro.)<\/p>\n<p>Use a medium zigzag to sew the velcro.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28600 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(14)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28600\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(14)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design14.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This is the hook side of the Velcro is the scratchy side.<\/p>\n<p>This is the loop side or soft side of the Velcro.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28601 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(15)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28601\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15-500x375.png\" alt=\"Untitled design(15)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design15.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This baby swaddle pattern can be easily adjusted to the size of your bundle of joy. \u00a0You may even choose not to use the zipper option if you want to make the project simpler. \u00a0However, I found with my experience of two kids, that newborns hate diaper changes because of the drastic change in\u00a0temperature on their body. \u00a0Completely un-swaddling them to do the diaper change makes the already cumbersome\u00a0task into an unpleasant one.<\/p>\n<p>No one can tell you to use a swaddle. \u00a0Only you can make that decision.\u00a0 For my experience, less crying and more uninterrupted sleep was enough to make me listen to my mother and nurse and use the swaddle.<\/p>\n<p>I do not know if I ever said thank you to the Australian nurse that taught me how to swaddle my son, but I will now. \u00a0If you, worked at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney in February 1999 and gave a hand with my baby, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-10' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1603327324376329\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9573042110\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n<p>I had a great time working on this baby swaddle pattern. \u00a0As usual, I will look forward to your comments and ideas. \u00a0That is what makes the pattern better and gives other points of view to the project.\u00a0 The hardest bit about it was to do the photoshoot with the baby&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23570 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23570\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-28617 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965-433x650.jpg\" alt=\"baby swaddle pattern\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1965-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 433px; 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