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A gift for a new grandbaby!
Hey, have I mentioned that we have a new grandbaby coming in March? That calls for an idea for a baby gift, don’t you think? How about some Homemade Baby Burp Cloths made of soft felt in adorable designs? Yep, that would be perfect.
Flannel fun finds
Flannel just happened to be on sale the day I went to pick some out. Score. Another lady and I actually swapped bolts of fabric from our carts as we were choosing what we wanted. In a few more minutes we probably would have also swapped phone numbers and set up a date for coffee! Ha.
I went for flannel with pastels and cute animals on them.They will make a cute packaged gift, don’t you think?
Purchase ⅓ yard of flannel for each of your homemade baby burp cloths. I also used Cotton Batting
for padding. The cotton flannel and batting are both washable and absorbent.
Note: You could choose to get a fleece iron on interfacing instead of the batting if you prefer.
Free baby burp cloth pattern
The pattern took quite a bit of time to design. I like the bean shape because I think it fits better on the shoulder than a straight edged design. I hope they (and you) like it.
Click here to copy this free, three page pattern in full size for Homemade Baby Burp Cloths. Cut the three pieces out and tape them together after matching the lines and letters along the edges.
Pin and cut out the pieces
Pin the pattern on the flannel (folded so pinning through two layers) and cut out around the outer edge. Also cut out one of the Cotton Batting (or fleece iron on interfacing).
Note: If you chose the fleece iron on interfacing option, iron it onto the wrong side of one of the pieces of the flannel at this time. Then disregard the instructions about the Cotton Batting in the next step.
Pin and sew
Place the two pieces of flannel right sides together with the batting underneath. Pin all three together around the outside edge.
Sew ⅜ inch from the edge all the way around the burp rag, leaving the edge open about 3 inches. Backstitch at both the beginning and end of the seam.
Trim and turn
Clip little triangle wedges out of the seam around the rounded edges of the burp rag, being very careful not to cut into the seam. This will take the extra fabric out of the seam so it will lay flat when it is turned inside out.
Turn the burp rag inside out through the opening you left on the edge.
Press and topstitch
Press out flat and turn the edges of the opening to the inside along the seam line.
Pin the opening closed.
Stitch close to the edge all the way around the burp cloth and over the opening so it is stitched shut.
I went ahead and sewed across the burp cloth about every two inches to keep the cotton batting from bunching up when washed.You could make a cute criss-cross pattern if you want. It's kind of "quilting" it together.
Make a bunch of burp cloths!!
Rinse and repeat. I made four Homemade Baby Burp Cloths in just a couple of hours.
Oh my, I’m loving how these look all stacked up. I can’t wait to give them to the new grand in a few weeks.
New baby joy...
There’s nothing so special as a new baby. What a miracle.
Send me a picture of your homemade baby burp rags when you are done. I can’t wait to see the fabrics that you choose!
Another easy baby gift to make
If you are looking for another fun gift to make for your baby grands, check out this easy, no sewing necessary pattern for an Easy DIY Baby Onesie Gift. No sewing required.
Enjoy!
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Supplies for one Homemade Baby Burp Cloth
- ⅓ yard of flannel
- ⅓ yard of cotton batting (or purchase a package of Cotton Batting
) - Thread to match your fabric (All Purpose White Thread works fine as well)
- Sewing Pins
- Scissors
- Sewing machine (Singer | Heavy Duty 4432 Sewing Machine)
works fine as well)
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Paula says
What size are your burp cloths? Thank you so much for the pattern.
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Georgia says
Looking at the pattern on the fabric, the burp cloth measures about 9" x 20". I think you can buy 1 yard of fabric and make 4 burp cloths. One third yard is 12 inches and it does not look that the 12 inches are used. You could lay your batting down, then fabric with right sides together, lay the pattern down and draw around the pattern instead of cutting. Pin all thicknesses together, then sew 3/8" seam inside the drawing. Please leave and opening to turn.
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Paula says
What size are your burp cloths? Thank you so much for the pattern.
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kim says
Thank you for the free pattern.
This will be perfect for several teachers at work who are expecting.
They won't break the bank :))Reply
Cynthia says
How did you get the pattern?
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Shelly says
I hope you found the link to the printable pattern on the post!
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Katie Wright says
Thank you very much for the burp cloth pattern!! I am wondering if you bought that darling fabric online (?) I particularly love the giraffe fabric (getting ready for a new grandson) 🙂
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