I shared this tutorial last week over at This Crazy Blessed Life!
I am reposting it here just in case you missed it!
Today,
I am going to share with you how I made Hollis’s burps!
Thread
Sewing machine
Scissors
Iron
Ribbon, Ric Rac, Pom Poms, etc.
(any trim you would like to use to pretty up your burp)
They will all shrink differently, so this is VERY important!
(I usually end up cutting my fabric about 21 inches long by 6 inches)
Iron the long sides of your fabric down about 1/4 of an inch.
Then iron the ends of the fabric 1/4 of an inch.
If you want to applique or monogram your burp, now is the time!
I like to iron the edges THEN add the applique or have the fabric monogrammed because you can see the edges of the fabric and be able to place the name/initials accordingly.
FIY: make sure that your monogram is about 2-3 inches away from the short edge!
Now place your fabric face down and then lay the cloth diaper on top.
Fold the ends over the burp cloth and iron into place.
It should look like this:
At this point, it would be super smart to pin the fabric into place…
I was lazy and totally winged it…
Top stitch one of the short ends.
(Don’t forget to backstitch!)
Then stitch both long sides into place.
At this point, I like to flip the burp over and top stitch the remaining short end.
Now you have a super cute burp!
If you want to make your super cute burp FABULOUS,
add pom poms, ric rac, ribbon, ruffles or a cute fabric flower!
I add these AFTER the basic burp is complete!
If it’s gonna wipe up spit… it may as well be cute, right?!
Here are a few I made for my baby, Hollis, who will arrive in early August:
Seriously,
these are so simple to make and are the perfect gift for a new baby!
Who wouldn’t want their baby to have the cutest burps on the block?!
These are adorable! I love the pom poms! I so need another girl : )
So cute! Thanks for the tutorial!
I love these!! I’d love to have you link this up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. It’s a new linky party starting today. Hope to see you there. Thanks, Nichi
http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/07/tasty-thursdays-1.html
these are hands down THE.CUTEST.BURP.CLOTHS I’ve EVER SEEN! I’m beyond in love & soooo gonna make some for my next baby gift – now I’m on the hunt for prego friends!! xo
NORTHERN COTTAGE {http://www.NorthernCottage.net}
Yes, I have to agree that these are the cutest burp cloths ever! I would kind of hate to use them! Thanks so much for coming out to the party at Clean and Scentisble. I’ll be featuring them tomorrow. Thanks!
Found these on DIY LInky party…so Cute Natalie.
xo
these are so cute! I love all the photos in your tutorial too—will definitely be bookmarking this and returning to have a gander. I appreciate nothing more than a great tutorial!
Pumped to look through your blog too1
Your baby will definitely have the cutest burp clothes on the block!!! Love these!!! And the fabric you chose too!
I LOVE decorating burp cloths for baby gifts. So simple and so cute! Great job Natalie…these are ADORABLE!
I am brand new to your blog. LOVE this post! I’m fairly new to sewing, but I am confident that I can do this. Thanks for making the tutorial so easy & clear. I have several friends having babies in late Aug/Sept., so this is perfect! Can’t wait to keep up with you on here!
Love,
Bethany
ps – Found you through I Heart Naptime’s blog.
Love these! However I caution out about the use of Pom poms as they are a choking hazard and kids are amazing at doing dangerous stuff the second you look away! Love the rick rack though
where do you purchase all your adorable fabric? I absolutely love them but live in the boonies and am hoping to find a good website to buy some
Thank you so much for this super cute tutorial! My sister is going to love these for her new baby. I love your look so unique!
I am a year late commenting but I am learning to sew and can’t wait to make some of these. Thank you for the tutorial.