Have a new baby arriving soon or need a good gift idea? Follow this easy Burp Cloth Tutorial to match your nursery or give a customized gift!
I finally finished my first baby project. You wouldn’t believe how long it is taking me with all this moving and our closing getting pushed back. But it.is.happening. Slowly but surely! I’m going to share with you my DIY Burp Cloths. If you haven’t seen my nursery inspiration board, you can find it here.
I wasn’t really planing on having a “theme” but rather just a vintage style, well it seems I have unintentionally turned this into a travel themed nursery (still vintage though). There are tons or tutorials out there for burp cloths, so I’m just going to give you a quick run down on how I created mine. They are super fast I promise!
Simple How-To Burp Cloth Tutorial
– Wash your fabric and your burp cloths before you sew. Burp cloths drastically change their shape after their first washing!
– Measure how the part you want to cover with fabric (this could vary from package to package). Mine ended up being 5 1/2″ x 17″ which includes a little extra so you can press under the raw edge.
– Press the raw edge under about 1/4″, then pin in place.
– Start sewing around the edge, try to stay pretty close to the folded edge so you make sure to catch what you pressed under. I even used a fancy stitch on the ones with the camera fabric. I thought it just made it a little extra special. : )
*tip – make sure your bobbin thread is white so you don’t see it on the underside so noticeably.
That’s it, you are done. Easy right?
You wouldn’t believe how excited I am to finally get back to decorating and sewing (my true passions!) I feel like I have been unable to do either of those with all the moving and renting. We are supposed to be moving into our house before the end of the month, but it’s already been pushed back twice so we shall see. In the meantime, I’m trying to hurry and finish some projects up for baby Adam before we move, and before he gets here! Only a few weeks left…. eeeeek!
Stay tuned for more baby tutorials! I’m really going to try and finish the crib, dresser, and crib skirt before we move, don’t hold me to it though!
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These are awesome! I love the prints! I saw that camera fabric at Hobby Lobby and have been swooning over it, now you made me really want to buy some, it’s just so cute!!
Thanks Heidi! I know that fabric is awesome! It was my inspiration for my nursery… as soon as I saw it, it had to be somewhere in there : ) It’s really soft after you wash it too!!
What is the name of the camera fabric? I love it!
I’m not sure the name of it, but it is a Hobby Lobby exclusive. Here it is on their website http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/cct3-1-black-and-white-antique-cameras-fabric-815522/
These are too cute! I love them and I know Adam really appreciates them ;)
These are adorable Ashley!! Even the pictures are adorable! Thanks for the obvious tip about using white bobbin thread – so simple yet I had never thought of that!
Thanks Katie. Funny thing… I just decided not to change the bobbin thread out of laziness, then I realized it was better that way… I didn’t give it any thought either ; ) I guess being lazy can have it’s ups hehe : )
So adorable!! I love the colors and patterns you chose!! What a fun gift to give to a new mom. Thanks for the awesome idea!! Can’t wait to see Adam in a couple of weeks!!
Thanks so much Crystal! I am beyond ready! This is my last baby and I am so over being pregnant, lol!
What kind of fabric do you start with?
Hi Debra, I just started with the prefold cloth diapers you buy at walmart. Here’s a link so you can see exactly what I’m talking about : ) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gerber-Pre-Folded-Birdseye-3-Ply-Cloth-Diapers-10-Pack/19237249 you can find them at most stores that sell anything baby though!
These are adorable Ashley! You are gonna be ready for that sweet baby!
Thanks Bonnie! That’s the plan… we’ll see if I am or not, lol!
Wow, I absolutely love these! I am making some vintage car canvas art for my friend’s nursery right now! I love those!!! Allyson@Domestic Superhero
Thank you so much Allyson! I love all things vintage : )
These are so pretty, Ashley! I love the green tote, too. I think these would be awesome dishtowels (since I don’t have a need for burb cloths…lol)
I’m visiting today from CRAFT. I hope you get the chance to visit my blog, linkup and leave a comment, too!
~ Megin of VMG206
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Thanks so much Megin! I’m running a little behind with linking up my own projects since we are trying to move, but I’ll be sure to stop by : ) Have a great weekend!
No worries! I’m here every week ~ I hope you can stop by sometime after you move and get settled.
Take care!
~ Megin of VMG206
LOVE these burp cloths! I have so many friends having babies–perfect gift to give!
I’ve made similar, themed pillowcases for my kids and their friends with iron-on decals you can put in your printer or copierprint a message or clip art onto the paper, and iron it on anything.I got it at Michael’s.this is a great idea, never though of burpcloths!
Hello, Thanks so much Megan! I’m running a little behind with linking up my own projects since we are trying to move, but I’ll be sure to stop by : ) Have a great weekend!Taxi Prices