I recently began sewing my own bibs and burp cloths (among other things); I just got my first sewing machine. I was using cotton fabric backed with terry cloth and realized I could just re-purpose the plain white burp cloths I already had. Technically, they're cloth diapers but they really do make the best burp rags. They're just kind of plain and blah looking - especially once they've been used and laundered a few times. After that they look a little lumpy and crooked and kind of ratty. I thought that they'd be easy to jazz up - just put a printed fabric on one side or edge it in ribbon or something.
It's a very easy and quick project - great if you have scraps of ribbon or fabric laying around! I "made" 3 burp cloths in a short amount of time and will likely make more. I sewed a black and white fabric to one, two strips of ribbon to another, and made one a cute flannel-backed one with little ribbon loops (like those "taggie" blankets). I'll walk you through it. :)
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I used an old burp cloth, printed cotton fabric, and satin ribbon. You will also need scissors, straight pins, and a sewing machine. Though you could hand sew it. It will just take you longer! |
Burp Cloth #1:
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I started by cutting the fabric to the size of the burp cloth. You can pin and measure if you'd like, but I didn't. If it's a little crooked, it won't bother me. Baby's just going to spit up on it anyway! :P |
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I pinned the fabric to the burp cloth with the "good" side facing in. |
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Then I sewed most of the way around, leaving a small opening so I could turn it right side out. Then I stitched all the way around to both close the opening and add some extra stability. Ta da! |
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Burp Cloth #2:
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This one got a little wonky. I just sewed two strips of ribbon on the outer panels of the burp cloth. Not my best work! |
Burp Cloth #3:
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I started this one the same way I started the first one. Cut fabric and then turn upside down and pin to the burp cloth. |
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I then cut small pieces of ribbon and folded in half to make a loop. |
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Then I took each ribbon and put it between the fabric and burp cloth with the loop towards the middle. |
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I then put a pin through the fabric, ribbon, and burp cloth. |
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As before, I stitched all the way around leaving a small opening on one side to turn it right side out. Then I stitched around again to close the opening and make it look finished. |
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Baby boy seemed to like it! Kept sucking on the loops and trying to stuff the whole thing in his mouth. |
All in all it was fairly easy! I'm not a super experienced seamstress and wasn't trying to achieve perfection. The burp cloths were a bit difficult to work with - kept stretching, bubbling and changing shape as I sewed. If you used a brand new prefold cloth diaper/burp rag, it may hold its shape better. But I still think they turned out pretty cute! PLUS, the "taggies" burp cloth doubles as a toy/lovey!
Comment below with any questions or if you have any creative ways to upgrade a plain burp cloth!
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