**Update 5/13- I have been using these burpcloths for almost 3 years now and they work great! They held up well, we still have them, and love them! We have used them for both girls.
Since becoming pregnant there have been a lot of DIY projects that I have considered taking on: bedding, closet dividers, reusable nursing pads, blankets, milestone onesies, etc… AND after passing on almost all of these things, and hearing from my SIL how much she loves a set of burp cloths that I made her, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make these little cuties again for our little one.
So, off to the fabric store I went… a yard of flannel and a yard of chenille. I cut them into rectangles about 18 inches long by 8 inches wide and got to sewing. I love this project and it seems to go over really well, so I thought I would share with you!
Pin one of each fabric together, right side in…
you will need the excess fabric to close the hole. Turn all right side out…
All done! See how easy that was, and aren’t they cute 🙂 For mine I decided to try flannel on the one side, however with my SIL’s I just used a simple cotton fabric. I also imagine that instead of the chenille you could use terrycloth and that would work just as well… I plan on trying that too!
Also, I have a small mending sewing machine, so as long as you have something to sew a straight line with these are a simple, inexpensive and quick project! And what mom wouldn’t love something handmade over those plain white cloth diapers! Have Fun!
Those are beautiful!
Cute, Steph! It’s been way too long since we’ve hung out. Let’s make plans soon!
So cute! Can’t wait to try it!
They are gorgeous. I go through about 400 a day and I use my husbands old cloth nappies (lent to me by my MIL) That’s sounds yucky re-reading it but they have been cleaned since he used them (haha!) Anyway my only bit of advice is to make them as absorbent as possible as some burps are pretty liquid!
Very cute! I’ve been trying to think of a simple, handmade gift for two upcoming baby showers. I just might do this one. Thanks for sharing!
adorable! congrats on a baby girl! sorry i haven’t visited you in a while! i’ve been busy with my baby girl! : ) the burp cloths are adorable. the terrycloth is perfect for absorbing burp-ups!