Flannel Burp Cloths: Quick Sewing Project

What do you do with extra bits of flannel?  I make burp cloths!  These are all made from scraps that were either given to me or leftover from other projects.  This pattern is super flexible:  you can make rounded corners, add rick-rack, change the width or length.  Commercially made burp cloths tend to be around five to six inches wide and fifteen to eighteen inches long so that's around the size I make.   I did make some extra wide to use as changing pads for those times when I had to use a public changing table for my duckling.  

I typically make 2-3 dozen at a time

  

Basic Instructions:

1. Cut or piece fronts and backs to be roughly 6-7" x 18".  
2. With right sides together, sew all the way around the outside edges using 1/4 inch seam.  Leave a four-inch opening to turn.  
3. Turn right sides out making sure to push the corners out.  
4. Pin the opening closed.  Top stitch around the outside with 1/8 inch seam, making sure to catch both sides of the opening.  

To Make Rounded Corners: Use a dinner plate or other large circle to round the corners.  Sew as above. 

  

To Add Rick-Rack Edging: Complete step one above.  Using a 1/8" seam, sew the rick-rack to the front side of the burp cloth, lining the rick rack up with the outside edge and nothing hanging over.  Proceed with steps two, three and four above.

 Happy Crafting!

💗 Grandma Duck 💗