This simple and easy baby burp cloth tutorial is perfect for the beginner sewing enthusiast and is wonderful to use up scraps. And let’s face it – new parents are going to need a TON of these things!
If you’ve never been pooped on, thrown up on, or discovered little fingers that contained a mysterious sludge that binds better than Gorilla Glue, you’re in for a treat. Having experienced all of the above, I must say that one can never, never, never have too many absorbent cloths handy.
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An Easy Baby Burp Cloth Tutorial
They are surprisingly simple to make because the only skills you need are scissoring and sewing a straight line. Um, more like sewing a straight-ish line in my case.
Step 1: Cut a rectangle 10×18 from baby-soft flannel (available at all craft and fabric stores) and a piece of terry cloth the same size. With these measurements, you will get 12 baby burp cloth gifts from a yard of fabric (1 yard of flannel, 1 yard of terry).
Step 2: Put the “right-sides” together and sew a half-inch seam around all sides (that just means leave a half inch between the edges of the fabric).
Leave about 2-inches unsewn so that you can turn the fabric.
Step 3: Once the fabric has been turned right-sides-out, tuck the opening under and sew a seam about 1/4 of an inch around the entire baby burp cloth.
If you want to gift them as I’ve done here, just download this printable and string it through a cotton or grosgrain ribbon.
Yield: 3 burp cloths
Easy Baby Burp Cloth Tutorial
This simple and easy baby burp cloth tutorial is perfect for the beginner sewing enthusiast and is wonderful to use up scraps. And let's face it - new parents are going to need a TON of these things!
Step 1: Cut a rectangle 10×18 from baby-soft flannel (available at all craft and fabric stores)and a piece of terry cloth the same size.With these measurements, you will get 12 baby burp cloth gifts from a yard of fabric (1 yard of flannel, 1 yard of terry).
Step 2: Put the “right-sides” together and sew a half-inch seam around all sides (that just means leave a half inch between the edges of the fabric).
Leave about 2-inches unsewn so that you can turn the fabric.
Step 3: Once the fabric has been turned right-sides-out, tuck the opening under and sew a seam about 1/4 of an inch around the entire baby burp cloth.
If you want to gift them as I’ve done here, justdownload this printable and string it through a cotton or grosgrain ribbon.
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Variations of Handmade Burp Cloths: Sizes and Shapes
There are so many variations you can make: rectangular burp cloths, contoured burp cloths, rounded burp cloths, terry, chenille, flannel, cotton, sandpaper…
Okay, that last one was just to see if I’d lost you.
I made my gifts of the rectangle-variety because the ones we had that were contoured didn’t seem any better than the ones that weren’t. I figure the more surface area to catch the ‘grodyness,’ the better.
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If You Want to Add an Applique
After I was halfway done with mine, I got a wild hair to find a tutorial to add an anchor applique.
If you’d like to add an applique to your baby burp cloth, cut a piece of flannel in a solid color to match your fabric.
Before sewing (the 2nd step listed above), hand-sew or slowly use your machine to sew it onto the flannel fabric.
Burp Cloth Tutorial (with a Quick Washcloth)
Oh, and I found this tutorialby Buttercream and a Sewing Machine for burp cloths with rounded corners if you’d like to make that style. It also contains a neat little trick for the rounded corners using something you are almost guaranteed to have in your cabinet.
Because I had some scraps of fabric left that were too small for my other gift, I included a small washcloth and tucked it between the burp cloths for gifting.
If you’ve never made one, cut two small square pieces of fabric, sew them right-sides together (with an opening for turning). Once turned, top stitch around the edge of each side, just as you do with the burp cloths.
I made a sweet little printable sentiment for each set of parents and strung it through a sewn ribbon tie for gifting.If you’d like to use one of the baby sentiment notes I created, I’ve included them here as a free printable. I printed mine out on photo paper to really give the image depth (it is sized for 4 x 6), cut slits each side, and threaded a ribbon through. I’ve removed our ‘signed names’ so that you can add your own. You can also click on the picture below to get the link.
So what is the best fabric for burp cloths? Cotton chenille is the best fabric for absorbent burp cloths I've found, and combined with a terry cloth layer for absorbency is far superior to any other combination.
“I like the Copper Pearl ones because they have multiple layers and absorb those big spit ups,” she says. “Since the outer layers are thinner material and the absorbency happens with the middle layer, they aren't as good for wiping up messes. I tend to use Burt's Bees [burp cloths] for that instead.”
She adds, “If you want a more absorbent burp cloth, you can add batting in the middle.” Gardner's tutorial, “How to Sew Easy Burp Cloths,” is a breeze with bright, clear photos to guide you.
What is the standard size of a baby burp cloth? Most burp cloths are around 15 -22” in length and 10 - 15” in width. They are this long so that they offer as much coverage as possible and also drape over the shoulder without falling off.
Muslin burp cloths are lightweight, breathable, soft, and durable. They are gentle on a baby's delicate skin and absorbent, making them ideal for daily use and quick cleanups. Cotton burp cloths are a bit heavier, but usually softer, more comfortable and absorbent. They also hold up well after multiple washings.
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.
The best material for burp cloths depends on your lifestyle and desires, but generally, cotton, muslin, and bamboo are best because they absorb the most moisture. That's helpful when you are dealing with a lot of spit-up in the early months. Fleece, microfiber, and flannel are also options.
One of our favorites for absorbency is the Copper Pearl. It has a fleece inner core that makes it one of the most absorbent options in our review. Built for being absorbent, the Gerber Prefold is also a top performer, letting hardly any liquid through the numerous layers of gauze weave fabric.
You will typically get more use out of darker colors as they can camouflage the stains on the baby burp cloths. Choosing a light-colored one might not be the ideal since it will get easily stained and you will need to replace is often.
Many parents use cloth diapers as burp rags because they're so versatile. They won't tear or stretch out of shape, and they provide the perfect absorbency for any messes your baby might make. Their softness, absorbency, and durability make them the best choice for burp rags.
I only use two flannels no batting when making burp cloths. I have seen some in LQS that use just two layers of flannel. They feel really soft and I bet they are absorbent. I have been making burp clothes using flannel on one side and a prefolded diaper on the other.
It's always a good idea to wash everything before you use it when it comes to babies. Bibs, clothing, towels, feeding utensils, pacifiers, toys, bedding, etc.
From serving as a makeshift nursing cover to providing shade for strollers and car seats, the swaddle proves its versatility time and time again. It can act as a burp cloth, tummy time mat, portable changing pad, and even a beloved cuddle companion.
The most common absorbent fibre used is cotton, but other fabrics have recently been designed that are more absorbent, such as modal, micro-modal, Tencel®, and other viscose-based fibres. All of these are made from the same base material – plant cellulose – which loves water.
Use – These are used during feeding to wipe away small amounts of milk. While spit-up pads protect you and your clothes when burping a newborn. Size – Muslin cloths are square in shape and measure 25cm x 25cm.They are smaller in size than spit-up rags.
The answer is simple – A burp cloth is used to catch spit-ups when babies burp.A washcloth is used to dry the little one after a bath. A burp cloth is usually thicker and smaller in size than a washcloth.
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