These burp cloths are ridiculously easy to make–seriously, if you can sew in a straight line, you can make these. They are so much softer and cuter than cloth diapers, and they make perfect baby shower gifts. Whip up several, and grab them whenever you need a quick gift. It’s homemaking, only streamlined.
To start, cut out your fabric. I like the minky fabric for one side and a cool patterned fabric for the other. Cut out 10″x16″ rectangles.
Put fabric on table. Place the minky side fabric right side up, and then place the patterned fabric on top pattern side down. Pin together. Sew the edges, leaving a 1/4″ seam allowance. Sew all four corners, leaving one side open about 1-2″ so you can turn the fabric right side out. Trim the corners at an angle as in the picture above to make for smoother edges. Once you have sewed all of the edges, you can trim off any excess outside the seam.
Turn the fabric right side out.
Iron all of the edges for a nice smooth finish. Then, pin the opening and sew it closed using clear thread. To give it a nice finished look, Sew two straight lines up the sides of rectangle giving it about a 3″ border.
Roll them, tie them with a bow, and practice saying, “your so welcome,” graciously in the mirror.
~Mavis
Katrina says
These are so cute. Did you use flannel for the front?
Mavis says
Just regular fabric, but I think flannel would work great!
Barb says
These look so cute, but I have to ask–what’s Minky fabric?
Mavis says
Barb, minky fabric is a super plush fabric and a lot like fleece – but softer and thicker.
Carla says
I’ve made several of these for my children and for gifts but I use one yard of material for each side. After turning and ironing, instead of sewing straight lines around the rectangle, I use a decorative stitch as a border. These make wonderful oversized receiving blankets. I’ve used several different kinds of patterned fabric, usually flannel, but not yet Minky (too expensive). And, yes, everyone loves them. Moms, including myself, keep them as keepsakes. A wonderful gift in any size.
Mavis says
Oh I like the idea of decorative stitches!
Mika says
I love these! Keep in mind though that Minky is not absorbent (it’s a polyester fabric) so if you want an absorbent burp cloth choose something like flannel, terry cloth or chenille for the backside 😀