Welcome back! Get ready to make the easiest burp cloths!
Materials needed:
- 1/4 yard of any flannel or cotton fabric of your choice. This will make 2 10x18 burp cloths.
- 1/4 yard of terry cloth fabric or you can use flannel fabric if you want to. It's really up to you.
- Thread to match
- Sewing Machine
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Pen or pencil
- Sewing pins
- Good music or movie to get your excited :)
Above, this is normally what it looks like before I start any project. Definitely have water in case I get thirsty. You can use a table or whatever works best for you. I just like my floor.
Step 1
Pre-wash all of your fabric so they will shrink. I use hot water so I know they are shrinking to the smallest size it can. When you pull the fabric out of the washer, don't be afraid that the sides may come apart a little. You can always use a serger prior to putting them in the washer/dryer.
Don't mind my feet....I was a little tired!
Step 2
Start by getting your terry fabric cloth on a board, table, or something sturdy. Measure out 10x18 inches.
Step 3
You can use a pen or pencil to make sure you have the measurements
correct and accurate. I like to use sewing pins because of the white
fabric. Normally I'll use a pen.
Step 4
Cut the fabric once you have the correct measurements. This is probably the hardest part of sewing...numbers and Lauren don't go well together. Below is the terry cloth fabric will feels like a towel but is still soft. You can use an actual towel and cut it up if you wish. Walmart has the inexpensive towels for $2.50 and that can make 3 or 4 burp cloths.
Step 5
Cut the top fabric of the burp cloth that you want. I loved this neon fabric and got really excited! It's bright and vibrant.
Step 6
Get your fabric and turn it upside down like below. I know this sounds weird, but trust me.
Step 7
Pin around all of the edges like below. It will start to look like the picture below.
Step 8
Once it's all pinned, go to your sewing machine and start sewing. You will want to sew the edges all around except leaving a 3 or more inch gap depending on your choice. You'll see what I mean in the next couple of steps. I used a straight stitch with nothing too excited. See the terry cloth fabric? It looks great. I'm not sure why I sewed with the terry fabric being on top. lol.
Step 9
The 3 inch hole is important to us...you're wondering why?...keep scrolling...
Step 10
Put your hand or finder inside, grab an corner and pull out. It might be a little difficult but tug away...just keep going and going until the burp cloth is turned inside out.
Step 11
See how beautiful it is now? Depending on how it looks, sometimes I find myself ironing it if it look a wrinkled.
Step 12
You will want to see around the burp cloth one more time...you can use a creative stitch if your sewing machine has it. I decided to use a fun sewing stitch. See all the neon glow? It's fun!
Step 13
Enjoy and bask in your beautiful burp cloths that are finished! The end result is I chose this stitch which is fun.
Step 14
ENJOY and sew more! All the finished products are ready for use!
If you have any questions, please comment below or email me.
