Sewing for Children

Sewing for Children

Make something for the little ones in your life with fabrics and sewing patterns chosen for children’s projects. From colourful children’s prints and comfortable jersey to organic and OEKO-TEX fabrics, find everything you need to start your next make. Whether you are sewing clothes, pyjamas, accessories or something completely your own, start with a project and find the fabric and pattern to match.

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Find a project, pattern and fabric to match

Start with what you would like to make, then explore children’s sewing patterns, prints, jersey and relevant fabric credentials.

Children’s sewing fabrics

Children’s Print Fabrics

Bring personality to children’s sewing with colourful prints for little wardrobes, accessories and creative projects. Check the individual fabric’s weight, construction and care information against your chosen pattern.

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Roll of cotton fabric with colourful fish pattern on a white background

Cotton Fabric - Sherbet Shoal

£9.60 GBP

Cotton Jersey Fabric - Fruit Salad

£11.50 GBP

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Cotton Double Gauze Fabric – Lemon Patch

£9.99 GBP

Cotton Jersey Knit Fabric - Tractor Town

£15.99 GBP

~~£0.00 GBP~~ £15.99 GBP

Organic Christmas Cotton Fabric - Winter Woollies

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Organic Christmas Cotton Fabric - Winter Woollies

£11.20 GBP

~~£13.99 GBP~~ £11.20 GBP

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Cotton Double Gauze Fabric – Holiday Postcard

£9.99 GBP

Colourful cotton lawn fabric with abstract paint brush strokes and illustrative animals

Cotton Poplin Fabric - Colour Creatures

£17.30 GBP

Polycotton Gingham Fabric - 6mm - Purple

£4.50 GBP

Start with a project

Children’s Sewing Patterns

Find patterns designed for children’s clothes and projects. Choose the pattern first, then use its recommended fabric types and quantities to find the right material.

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Liberty - Paper Sewing Pattern - Mabel Tiered Dress

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Liberty - Paper Sewing Pattern - Mabel Tiered Dress

£14.00 GBP

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Kids Mini Jensen Shirt sewing pattern Wardrobe By Me

Wardrobe By Me - PDF Sewing Pattern - Kids Mini Jensen Shirt

£10.00 GBP

Heather Handmade - PDF Sewing Pattern - Childs Costume Robe

£7.00 GBP

Heather Handmade - PDF Sewing Pattern - Child Cloak

£7.00 GBP

Ready To Sew - PDF Sewing Pattern - The Prosper bleu de travail kids & teens

£9.00 GBP

Ready To Sew - PDF Sewing Pattern - The Paulin smock kids & teens

£9.00 GBP

A specific credential

OEKO-TEX Fabrics

Explore fabrics with the relevant OEKO-TEX certification where stated. OEKO-TEX relates to testing or certification under the applicable standard; it is not a fibre type and does not mean every fabric suits every children’s project.

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Close-up of blue and navy gingham checkered fabric

Seersucker Classic Gingham Fabric – Blueberry Pie

£7.99 GBP

Close-up of blue and navy checkered fabric

Seersucker Mini Gingham Fabric – Blueberry Pie

£7.99 GBP

Light blue and pale yellow gingham checkered fabric with a soft, crinkled texture.

Seersucker Classic Gingham Fabric – Lemon Meringue

£7.99 GBP

Close up of washed cotton fabric in a soft green colour

Crushed Cotton Fabric - Seaweed

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Crushed Cotton Fabric - Seaweed

£7.99 GBP

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Pure Cotton Canvas Fabric - Navy

£9.99 GBP

Seersucker Classic Gingham Fabric – Rhubarb & Custard

£7.99 GBP

Organic fibre credentials

Organic Fabrics

Browse fabrics made with organically produced fibres where the relevant credential is stated. Organic describes fibre production and does not automatically determine whether a finished fabric is suitable for children.

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Organic Washed Cotton Mini Gingham Fabric - Wheat

£11.99 GBP

Organic Cotton Jersey Fabric - Guava

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Organic Cotton Jersey Fabric - Guava

£14.50 GBP

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Organic Cotton Jersey - Aubergine

£14.50 GBP

Organic Cotton Jersey - Pine

£14.50 GBP

Organic Cotton Jersey - Dragonfruit

£14.50 GBP

Organic Cotton Jersey Fabric - Black

£14.50 GBP

Comfort and movement

Jersey Fabrics

Jersey can be useful for comfortable children’s clothing because its stretch and flexible handle can suit garments that need to move. Check each fabric’s composition, stretch, weight and pattern requirements.

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Cotton Jersey Fabric - Fruit Salad

£11.50 GBP

~~£0.00 GBP~~ £11.50 GBP

Heavy Wool Knit Fabric - Navy

£21.99 GBP

~~£0.00 GBP~~ £21.99 GBP

Close-up of mulberry pink textured pointelle fabric

Cotton Pointelle Jersey Fabric - Mulberry

£11.99 GBP

Black fabric pointelle jersey fabric with small diamond hole patterns

Cotton Pointelle Jersey Fabric - Black

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Cotton Pointelle Jersey Fabric - Black

£11.99 GBP

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Rust orange cotton jersey fabric with small white floral pattern

Cotton Jersey Fabric - Sweet Sienna

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Cotton Jersey Fabric - Sweet Sienna

£10.99 GBP

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Cotton Jersey Knit Fabric - Tractor Town

£15.99 GBP

~~£0.00 GBP~~ £15.99 GBP

Swimwear Spandex Fabric - Red

£11.99 GBP

~~£0.00 GBP~~ £11.99 GBP

A close-up of light blue stretch jersey pointelle fabric for dressmaking

Cotton Stripe Pointelle Fabric - Baby Blue

£8.99 GBP

What can you make?

Move from a project idea to a children’s pattern, then choose fabrics and supplies to match.

Children’s Dresses & Tops

Make everyday dresses, tops and wardrobe staples using patterns and fabrics chosen for the recommended weight, drape and construction.

T-shirts & Jersey Clothing

Jersey can be useful where comfort, stretch and movement matter. Match the fabric to the pattern’s required stretch and weight.

Pyjamas & Loungewear

Create comfortable pieces for bedtime and relaxed days. Check the individual pattern and fabric recommendations, especially where stretch or composition matters.

Baby & Toddler Makes

Smaller projects can be rewarding, but always check the pattern’s intended age range, construction and fabric recommendations.

Children’s Accessories

Depending on the patterns available, consider bags, hats and other smaller projects that suit the pattern and material.

Finishing touches

Thread, elastic, buttons, interfacing, snaps and zips may all be useful depending on the pattern.

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What are you making?

Start with a project, choose the pattern, then match the fabric and supplies to the child and the make.

Choose fabric for your children’s sewing project

Start with the sewing pattern’s recommended fabric type, then consider how the finished garment needs to behave. Think about comfort, movement, durability, care, weight and drape before buying.

Comfort
Movement
Durability
Care
Weight and drape

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How to choose a children’s sewing pattern

Decide what you would like to make, check the size range rather than relying on age alone, follow the recommended fabric guidance and confirm the quantity required for the size and version you are making.

Choose the project
Check the size range
Check recommended fabrics
Check fabric requirements
Choose your fabric

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Sewing for children with OEKO-TEX and organic fabrics

OEKO-TEX relates to certification and testing against harmful substances under the relevant standard. Organic relates to the production of the relevant fibre where the appropriate credential applies. They are not interchangeable, and neither tells you everything about a finished fabric.

Check individual certification
Consider fibre and construction
Check weight and stretch
Follow the pattern guidance

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Why jersey is useful for children’s sewing

Jersey can be soft, flexible and comfortable to wear, with stretch that allows garments to move. Depending on the fabric and pattern it may suit T-shirts, tops, leggings, dresses, baby clothes or pyjamas. Check the required stretch percentage, weight and composition because not every jersey behaves the same way.

Check stretch
Check weight
Check composition
Match the pattern

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Children’s sewing fabrics by type

Children’s fabric is not one particular textile. Explore prints, jersey, organic and OEKO-TEX credentials, plus cotton and other natural-fibre collections where the weight, construction and intended use suit your project.

Print fabrics
Jersey
Organic
OEKO-TEX
Cotton and natural fibres

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Do not forget the haberdashery

Once you have chosen a project, pattern and fabric, check whether you also need thread, elastic, buttons, interfacing, snaps, zips or other supplies.

Thread
Elastic
Buttons
Interfacing
Snaps
Zips

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Make something they will actually wear

Children’s sewing is at its best when the finished thing becomes part of everyday life: a favourite T-shirt, a dress for a birthday, pyjamas in a print they chose or a little outfit for a new arrival. Start with the project, find the pattern, then choose a fabric that makes it feel like theirs.

Choose a project
Find the pattern
Match the fabric

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Sewing for babies, toddlers and older children

Use age as a starting point, not a substitute for the pattern’s size chart and recommendations. Look for comfortable, practical fabrics and patterns designed for the appropriate size range, and avoid making unsupported fabric-safety claims.

Babies
Toddlers
Older children

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Helpful answers

Sewing for Children FAQs

The project instructions remain the authority for materials, quantities and techniques.

What fabric is best for children’s clothes?

There is not one fabric that is best for every children’s garment. Choose the fabric recommended by the sewing pattern, then consider comfort, stretch, durability, care, weight and drape.

Is OEKO-TEX fabric good for children’s clothing?

OEKO-TEX certification can be useful if you are specifically looking for textiles tested or certified under the relevant standard. Check the individual fabric’s certification information and the pattern requirements.

Is organic fabric better for children’s clothing?

Organic describes how the relevant fibre was produced and does not automatically determine whether a finished fabric is suitable for children. Construction, weight, stretch, handle and care still matter.

Is jersey good for children’s clothes?

Jersey can suit many children’s garments because it is often comfortable, flexible and stretchy. Always check the pattern’s requirements, including the required amount of stretch.

What is the best fabric for children’s pyjamas?

Start with the sewing pattern’s recommended fabric. Depending on the pattern, suitable jersey or lightweight woven fabrics may be appropriate.

What fabric should I use for baby clothes?

Follow the individual pattern’s recommendations and choose a fabric appropriate for the garment’s construction, weight, stretch and intended use. For close-to-skin clothing, handle and comfort are worth considering.

How do I choose fabric for a children’s sewing pattern?

Check the pattern’s recommended fabric types and quantity first. Then consider weight, drape, stretch, fibre, construction, care and how the finished garment will be worn.

Can I use children’s print fabric for any children’s sewing project?

Not necessarily. Children’s print describes the design rather than the fabric’s weight or construction. Check whether the individual fabric suits your chosen pattern.