The little rabbit toys are still perfect for newborns.  These are a little bit more fiddlier but still relatively easy to make.  They require sewing the ears and a pocket onto the body and then sewing and stuffing it with a bell placed inside.  Care needs to be made that the seams are securely sewn so the bell can't come out as a choking hazard.   Then some simple embrodiery for the nose, eyes and mouth.

Merino hats are really warm for newborn babies.  These have already been overlocked so all that is needed is to stretch sew the headbands and tie the top knot. These are simple to sew if you don't mind stretch sewing.  If you are really fancy you can always use a double needle for a professional look.

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These are soft little toys with a bell inside.  They are fairly easy to sew but a little bit more fiddlier and just need their ears sewn and turned right side out and onto the body along with a pocket and some simple embroidered nose, eyes and mouth.

Shorts are always an easy item to sew.  I have already overlocked the inside leg and crotch seam so they only require their waistband and bottom seams done and the elastic threaded through.  There are always light cotton and heavier cotton drill available for sewing.

There are always cotton skirts to sew.  These are great for girls of all ages as even the older girls can wear them as mini skirts with leggings underneath.  They require only the waist seam to be sewn and it's optional if you want to top stitch where the patterned fabric has been added.  These are nice and simple to sew and I have had several teenage girls sewing these before.

There are always cotton leggings to be sewn.  These only require the waistband and hems done as they have already been overlocked on the crotch and leg seams.  They also need elastic threaded through the waistband.  These are great as they are comfortable, warm and cool and fit a range of sizes.