In March, 2015, I'm going to be a great-aunt! Sounds crazy to me because it seems like my niece was just 2 years old yesterday and she's now a grown woman. Feel old much? Yes, I do, thank you very much.
I've been in baby stockpile mode for a few months, now and we just recently learned that it's a boy!
Boys are my favorite and they're so fun. I am partial to boys, I guess because I have 2 sons.
My niece is the only girl between my sister and I. Boys, boys, everywhere boys.
It's so hard sometimes to find cute and unique baby stuff that is good quality and made well.
So, I decided to start making burp cloths for the little man.
Also makes a fast, easy gift for a baby shower, etc... I was able to make 4 or 5 in less than an hour.
Here is what you need:
Cloth diapers, I used Gerber 6 ply, prefolds from Target. About $15 for a package of 10. They also sell 3 ply, but those felt cheap and flimsy to me.
A few fat quarters or another small-ish amount of fabric. I chose flannel, and I bought 1/2 of a yard of about 5 or 6 cute designs. Super cheap at joanns, especially if you wait for a sale and/or coupon.
Thread. I used white to match the diaper.
Directions:
Cut the fabric 5" wide and 18"long. You can also swap measurements depending on the pattern of the fabric and your preference.
The center space that I covered was 4-1/4" x 17-1/2. So that plus seam allowance.
Press fabric 1/2" on all 4 sides. Pin to center of prefold cloth diaper and stitch around all 4 sides. I used a small zigzag stitch.
Happy sewing!
