Babies are adorable little bundles of joy… and chaos. One minute, they’re peacefully sleeping, and the next, you’re wondering how something so small can create so many laundry emergencies. That’s why I DIY-ed my own bassinet mattress covers - because store-bought ones cost a fortune, and I had a stash of fabric practically begging to be used.

Sewing for a baby is a labour of love—but not every project turns out to be a winner. Some handmade creations become everyday essentials, while others… well, they gather dust. In this post, I’m rating the baby projects I made while pregnant—the MVPs that pulled their weight and the ones that barely made it out of the drawer.