This is the easiest tutorial for a burp rag you could make! Only three steps, and they are the best DIY burp rags!! Great for easy baby gifts, too.
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When I was pregnant with Little J, I decided I wanted to make my own burp rag and bib sets. So I made a bunch of sets with all these cute boy fabrics I found and I LOVED them. The burp rags I made were incredibly easy, I packed them in his hospital bag when he was born, and I used them the entire time I nursed (eight months).
The best part was that they lasted that long, and I’m sure they would last even longer if I wanted to keep using them, but I definitely wanted to make new girl burp rags. Hence, this tutorial!
Note: I used the first set of burp rags I made with my second son four years later, and they still held up great!
Now when I say these are the easiest and best burp rags you will ever sew, I really mean it. Two rectangles of fabric sewn together, flipped right-side out, and then topstitched. I am not kidding, they are that easy.
So now that you’re not scared of this sewing, let’s dive right in!
Yield: 2 burp rags per 1/3 yard
The Best (and Easiest) Burp Rags You Will Ever Sew
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: easy
This is the easiest tutorial for a burp rag you could make! Only three steps, and they are the best DIY burp rags!! Great for easy baby gifts, and they last through multiple babies!
“Gerber cloth diapers in a pack of 10 are hands down the best burp rags out there.” “Get Gerber Cloth Diapers makes very absorbent burp clothes and much cheaper than traditional ones.”
Bring the edge of the 6″ fold over to the line that is 3″ from the edge of the 9″ fold. Press all folds. You now have a folded flannel burp cloth with 4 layers of flannel in the middle 6″. Each 3″ side has two layers of fabric.
If you're looking for a burp cloth that will last through even the most explosive feedings, look no further than cloth diapers; they're a great alternative to regular burp cloths.
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.
If you are wondering, 'how many burp cloths do I need?' It depends on how often your young one spits up, the number of feedings(which are unnumbered as they are still breastfeeding), and how often you want to do the laundry. But anywhere between eight to 14 burp cloths is a good number to have for a single baby.
To make a simple burp cloth you could use Bamboo Velour (KF230) (colours also available) on one side and a cotton print fabric on the other side. You could use almost any recycled printed fabric for the one side and the Bamboo velour (3 times more absorbent than cotton) for the wiping up side.
Cheeky cotton burp cloths are double layer, so thicker than standard muslin cloths and primarily used over the shoulder for burping after feedings. As they are generously sized, they also make great soft bibs, so are truly multi functional. You can even use these folder as a cloth diaper insert or booster!
Choose a type of cloth that is absorbent and soft. Choose a size that is large enough to cover the baby's chest and stomach. Choose a design that you like.
Flannel: Flannel does a pretty good job of absorbing, but is not so great at keeping the mess from smearing all over the place. Gross. Terry Cloth: Great for absorbing liquids and pretty good at keeping smearing to a minimum. Overall, this is my second-choice material if I don't have cotton chenille.
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.
A soft cotton burp cloth will help to keep your baby's nose clean and dry without the irritation that comes with the overuse of tissues and baby wipes. When out of the house or quickly changing your baby's diaper away from their changing table, burp cloths can offer an alternative, absorbent surface.
Pre-washing doesn't mean you have to wash and dry every single onesie, burp cloth, and towel before the baby is born. Just make sure to wash baby clothes or linen before you use them. Tip: Pre-wash baby clothes in phases, starting with items marked in sizes newborn through 0-3 months.
Terrycloth. Terrycloth is also amongst the most popular fabrics for baby bibs and it comes in two variants: knit and woven. Both are commonly used for making bibs. Woven terrycloth has multiple spirals on both inside and outside which makes it highly absorbent.
Compared to traditional muslin burp cloths, the microfiber coral velvet material we use is not only highly absorbent and breathable, but also dries more quickly.
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