Baby Burp Cloth
Designer: Susan Weinroth
I made a bunch of these fabric-covered burp cloths before my son was born last month. They are a stylish alternative to the standard plain cloth – and also make a great gift!
Difficulty rating
- Required supplies:
- 12 x 18 Cutting Mat
- 3.5 x 18.5 Acrylic Ruler
- 45 mm Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter
- Generic Prefold Cloth Diaper
- Various Fabrics
- Thread
Instructions
(Print version)
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Note: Prefold Diaper used in example (and for direction measurements) measures 19x13 inches (make sure to adjust measurements if your diaper/burp cloth base measures differently).
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Trim 3 panels of coordinating fabric. Bottom panel will measure 13x6. Middle panel will measure 13x4. Top panel will measure 13x10.
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Pin middle panel to top and bottom panel and stitch together each 13 inch side using a ¼ inch inseam. Iron inseam open.
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Pin edges of now large fabric panel (already stitched together) right side down to prefold diaper. Stitch edges using a ¼ inch inseam allowance. Leave a 2 inch opening on one side to turn right-side out.
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Turn burp cloth right-side out. Iron flat, removing wrinkles and preparing for top-stitching. Iron-in edges from 2 inch opening (top stitching will close this opening).
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Top stitch around edges of burp cloth, approximately ¼ inch inwards from edge. Top stitch along top and bottom of middle panel seam as well.
*Be sure to launder with baby-friendly detergent prior to use!
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