Tutorial: Burp Cloths

Part I of my baby gift tutorials. This tutorial will make two burp cloths.

Supplies

1/3 yard of decorative cotton fabric
1/3 yard of terrycloth, chenille, or other absorbent material of your choice. (Some people like to use cloth diapers)
Thread

Tools
Sewing Machine
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
Pins
Iron

Step 1:
If you haven't already, wash, dry and iron your decorative fabric. Also wash and dry your absorbent fabric.

Step 2:

Cut your fabric into two 11x21" pieces. Cut your terrycloth a little larger than your fabric. (I like to use 1/2" hems. These measurements will give you a finished size of 10x20".)

Step 3:
Pin your fabric and terrycloth right sides together.


Step 4:
Sew fabric and terrycloth together. Make sure to leave a 4" opening so that you can turn your piece right side out.


Step 5:
Trim any excess terrycloth so that it is even with your decorative fabric.


Step 6:
Clip corners at a 45 degree angle.


Step 7:
Turn right sides out, pushing the corners out with your fingers.


Step 8:
Iron the entire piece. Then fold in the edges of your 4" opening, press and pin.


Step 9:
Topstitch around the perimeter of your burp cloth.