Raising a baby isn't cheap. In fact, I think we spend more money on Mr. Jace in a month than I do on myself, but that's okay--he's worth it. ;) Ever since I found out I was pregnant I was so excited to start making things for the baby. Blankets, curtains, and burp cloths were just a few of my first projects. Now that Mr. Jace is here I am finding more and more things I am able to sew myself in order to save a dime here and there.
The burpies I made are super easy to sew and you can make a ton with just a yard of two different fabrics. The best part is that you can pick and choose your own materials to match the babies nursery theme/decor!
Let's begin!
What You'll Need:
- 18" x 8" piece of cotton fabric
- 18" x 8" piece of matching minky, chenille, or fleece fabric (terry cloth or pre-fold cloth diapers work as well)
- Matching thread (I matched mine to the minky fabric)
1. Start by washing and drying all of
your fabric to preshrink it. Then cut equal 18" x 8" pieces, adding
1/2" for the seam allowance.
2. Place the pieces with right sides facing one another and pin in place around the edges.
3. Begin sewing a 1/2" seam making sure
to leave a 1 1/2" - 2" opening on one side in order to flip the material
right side out. Remember to backstitch about 1/2" when starting and
stopping around this opening.
4. Remove the pins, clip your corners, and turn the burp cloth right side out.
5. At this point I like to iron the fabric so it lays better while creating a top stitch. **Do not iron the minky material, only the cotton! The heat will ruin the fabric. Once ironed, pin around the edges and sew a 1/4" top stitch on all sides (this will close the turning hole.)
And voila, you have a handmade burpie for your little one!
-Megan
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