Here you go! Let me know if you have any questions or need any clarifications.
Newborn Gown Pattern (pdf)
You will probably have to choose “shrink to printable area” to get it the right size. It’s the right size if the top is 5″ wide and the sleeve is 7 1/2″ across “join” line. Lately, I have been lengthening the pattern by 14″ instead of the 12 1/2″ as stated on the bodice patterns.
Pattern Instructions & Sewing Instructions (pdf)
UPDATED TUTORIAL HERE (2011)
If you make a gown using this tutorial, please consider adding it to the Flickr Group Rockin’ Recycled Baby Gowns.
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Its so Amazing. these all are custom t-shirts?
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Thanks for the tutorial and this tutorial shows the new feature of the design in T-shirt. Keep adding some more design.
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Thanks for the pattern. I used it to make a baby gown out of 1/2 yard of flannel here: http://swishina.blogspot.com/2009/07/baby-gown.html
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Thanks for the pattern and tutorial. I'm trying this tonight. Just finished tracing up the full sized pattern and now I'm resting my puffy feet before I start pinning and cutting.
Also, for those having PDF issues — go into your print options and select shrink to printable area or fit to printable area instead of None. I did "none" the first time and it was huge. When you choose the shrink option, it prints at 70% and is perfectly sized.
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Just wanted to stop back and say I've made two of these so far and am loving them! They come out adorable and are so easy. Thanks for creating and sharing the pattern. You rock!
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Thanks for the heads up on shrinking to fit the page. Like Jennifer, mine was printing larger than the page. I then went and drew back in the missing sections but that made for a HUGE pattern and I was quite fearful of it being TOO big for a newborn. Shrank to fit page and THIS looks like it will be perfect.
THANKS!
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This looks awesome! I just found you blog today and am totally wanting to make some fun recycled tshirt gowns for my little boy due in April!
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Candace Reply:
January 31st, 2010 at 1:45 pm
PS- I just posted this project on my blog!
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Just wanted to thank you for the pattern! I ended up changing it up to better suit my purposes, but I linked to it on my blog. http://urbanpioneerwoman.blogspot.com/2010/03/last-of-baby-items-at-least-for-while.html
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Thanks so much for the tutorial and pattern. It was easy follow, and I can’t wait to make more. I posted a link on my blog. If that is not ok with you, please let me know, and I will take it down!
http://sewbowandtell.blogspot.com/2010/03/t-shirt-to-infant-gown.html
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Do you use a zigzag stitch on the whole gown (seams, bottom, etc)? Or is this just for embellishment on the neckline and sleeves? If you use a straight stitch to sew the seams together, is the knit still able to stretch some? I am new to sewing and newly pregnant, so while I really want to make these, I have a million questions!
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I’ve tried clicking on all your links for tutorials and patterns and none of them work (not even links anymore). Is there some permission field I’m missing or something? I’m wanting to make some baby gowns for my upcoming little boy since all the ones in the store will drown most newborns.
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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April 8th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Nicole, not sure what’s happening. I just clicked on all the links in the post and they worked. They are downloadable pdf’s. I can try to e-mail them to you if you want.
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(surfing to try and find the tutorials some other way and discovered that you’re a triathlete?! Me too! I LOVE tris!!!! They are my therapy
That’s been the hardest part of this pregnancy for me- sitting out this race season. How cool! I have a SIL who is a triathlete and has a great sew/craft blog too… sewdangcute.blogspot.com)
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Thanks for the great pattern & tutorial! The gown turned out so cute and it was so easy!
http://justonemorepaigeontheinternet.blogspot.com/2010/04/baby-prep-is-in-full-swing.html
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this is awesome – thanks for sharing
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I’d love to try making this nightgown but I can’t get the sewing instructions to open. The pattern and pattern instructions open fine. Is there something up with the pdf?
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this is carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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June 24th, 2010 at 7:33 am
I just checked it and it’s opening fine for me. Not sure what’s going on. I will attach in an e-mail to you and see if that works.
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I am trying to print this on A4 (european) sized paper, and using the shrink to fit option. the sleeve measurement comes out perfect, but the top front 5″ measurement doesn’t seem to be right. Do I measure 5″ all the way across both sides of the top near the neckline? or do I measure 5″ across on one side (one pattern piece)? or is it measured at the bottom of the pattern piece? I can’t seem to find 5″ anywhere.
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Cherie Reply:
July 25th, 2010 at 2:21 am
nevermind, I think I got it. 5″ on each pattern piece measured across at the “extend” line. It works the same on A4 paper, I just have pregnancy brain!!
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Hey so i thought you should know I featured this project on my craft blog. I still don’t know how you made these, it was a disaster for me but yours look lovely! Thanks for sharing!
Jana
http://craftyhappylilme.blogspot.com/2009/12/old-tshirt-into-nighty-2009.html
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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September 12th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I’m so sorry you couldn’t figure it out from my instructions. I’d love to hear what you think was the problem so I can add clarification where needed.
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Thanks for posting the instructions. I made one last night for my soon to be grandson. I’d post pics but don’t have a blog. Thanks again these are awesome!
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Hi, i’d love to make these with the cuffs. Do you have a tutorial for doing the gown with cuffs??
Thanks!
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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February 26th, 2011 at 3:31 pm
I am working on the updated pattern and tutorial this week! Stay tuned.
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MelissaS Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Thanks, can’t wait!
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I am having the same problem that others were with the pattern – it is just garbled text when I try to open it…excitedly awaiting the new version, my little boy is due in June and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for!!
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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March 3rd, 2011 at 5:38 pm
THe updated pattern should be ready next week, but until then, I have loaded all the pdf’s onto a different host site and changed the links so they work now!
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Laci Reply:
March 15th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Any luck with the version with the cuffs? I am really excited for the update!
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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March 15th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Please keep bugging me! I am going to do it. Hopefully this week!
Laura Reply:
April 26th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Thanks so much for sharing this pattern and tutorial. Is the updated version (with the cuffs) ready yet?
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Wow, thank you so much! It worked perfectly this morning. I am off to raid my husband’s closet to make about a dozen of these.
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Twitter: therealdazed81
April 5, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Is there a chance I could get you to email me the pattern pdf file and the “he’s all boy” ballcap pattern pdf? I do not subscribe to Scribe and would really like to have them!
Thanks so much!!!
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Thanks for sharing this pattern. I can’t wait to try it out!
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Thank you so much for this pattern! It is just adorable! What a wonderful blog you have here!
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I’m trying to print it from Scribd, but its telling me I have to pay to download and print it…is there a way you can email me the PDF file? I’m having a little girl in a few weeks, but wanted to try to make at least one of these before she gets here! Thanks so much!!
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Sky Reply:
May 15th, 2011 at 10:09 am
After doing some research online, I realized that I have to disable the HTML5 option they offer now and I was able to print it without downloading!!!
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Sky Reply:
May 15th, 2011 at 10:12 am
After doing some research online, I found that I needed to disable the HTML5 option they have and revert back to flash and it allowed me to print it without paying to download it first!!!
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I LOVE this pattern! I’m wanting to make a gown for my baby to match my nursing gown while I’m in the hospital, and this is PERFECT! The gowns make midnight diaper changes a breeze since you don’t have to perfectly line up any snaps in the dark! I’m new to sewing, though, and I just can’t quite figure out how you attached the sleeves for sewing. The picture is really close up, so I can’t tell. Can you clarify for me? I can’t wait to make it!
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This is great! I made some today, added them to the flickr pool, and I also linked from my website back to yours
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I love this project – yet another use for thrifted tees! Do you have instructions for making the fold-over mittten cuffs?
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Twitter: jawebb33
July 28, 2011 at 11:15 pm
YAY! I did it!
http://the-webbpage.blogspot.com/2011/07/sewing-for-bebe.html
Thanks for the help on twitter a couple weeks ago!
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So what do I sew together first? did you finish the neck line or sure a surger?
Kind of lost with the lack of instructions after cutting the pattern.
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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November 9th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Hey Becky,
You can find the updated tutorial HERE: http://thismamamakesstuff.com/2011/08/the-new-improved-rockin-baby-gown-tutorial-with-hand-flaps/. Hopefully you’ll find all the instructions you need to finish your gown!
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I hope you don’t mind if I link this page to a frugal forum I belong to. There is a thread looking at re-inventing things and I love your t-shirt/gown. I am going to have a go at making it when I have some time.
http://frugaldom.myfreeforum.org/
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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January 16th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Thanks for the link!
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Just made one–turned out great. Thanks for the tutorial/pattern!
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