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Drool Catchers - A cloth diaper burp cloth tutorial
September 02, 2008
The baby has gotten really drool-y. Even though he doesn't spit up much, I decided the make us some burp clothes just to keep our shoulders dry. I posted about these before here. Don't worry, the flowery ones in that picture are a gift.
I started with a package of these cloth diapers. If you plan on using this tutorial, you'll need to get the exact same diapers as the center panel on different cloth diapers may be a different size. If you plan on using a different diaper, you'll need to measure the center panel and calculate and add your seam allowance before you get started.
In addition to the 6 diapers, you'll need 3/4 of a yard of sturdy cotton flannel, white thread, a sewing machine, an iron, and your preferred tools for measuring and cutting fabric. I like to use two or three different fabrics; a FULL quarter yard will make four. Prewash and dry both the diapers and the flannel. Press the fabric.
Cut 6 rectangles 4 1/2 inches by 17 1/2 inches of the flannel fabric.
Turn under, press and sew a 1/4 inch on each short edge of each piece of flannel. I almost always use white thread on these; if you choose a dark flannel, you might consider using a fabric appropriate top thread and white in your bobbin. The white bobbin thread will match the diaper.
Fold and press under a quarter inch on all of the long sides.
Top stitch these panels over the center panels of the diapers. I don't like to pin these; I find that not pinning allows me to adjust more while I'm sewing. Start sewing on one of the short sides, then you can end with a long side so that you'll have more space to stretch. I find that I have to stretch the diaper or the fabric the fit a bit while sewing; it may take a little finesse, but this project is a great place to learn this skill.
Throw your finished burp cloth in the wash and then let your favorite baby drool all over it!
Comments
These turned out adorable!!!
Posted by: Tamy ~ 3 Sides of Crazy at September 3, 2008 10:06 PMThose are great! I miss cloth diapers. Sounds dumb, I know. I'm so glad they're still making "real" (pre-fold) diapers. There was a time when all I was finding were birds-eye...bleah. Ah, the hours spend camped on the sofa folding diapers...
I enjoy your creativity; thanks for sharing it!