You can get 2 burp cloth faces out of a fat quarter (18"h x 22"w), which makes it economical if you made two of the same print per set- or even two sets of assorted patterns. Each is backed in our organic Cloud white flannel (1/2" yard needed for 4). The flannel not only makes for a more absorbent mopping-up-side (let's be honest here, these things are intended to be USED!), but also keeps them from sliding off your shoulder. They could be entirely made of flannel of course, but I was looking for simple and effective ways to use our lush My Happy Nursery sheeting. Plus it's silky soft for little cheeks to lay against when their bellies are full and they want a cuddle.
The pattern piece can be downloaded here. Print at 100% scale.
You will need to cut out the spacer piece and tape it to the bottom (straight) edge of the pattern. See details in images below- click on image to enlarge.
Thanks for the excellent tutorial and pattern! I can't wait to make these! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the tutorial. I have made a few already for gifts.
ReplyDeleteVery cute to have it contoured, can't wait to complete these and a few bibs as a nice set for a baby shower gift!
ReplyDeleteI like this shape! I was planning on making burp cloths soon, they won't be exactly like this but I'll be using the shape!
ReplyDeletethank you for the pattern yours are adorable.. now I am off to make some for mothers to be.
ReplyDeletegreat instructions!!! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this pattern - I have my first grandbaby due the end of October and I have made 5 of these out of flannel with fleece in the middle - so soft. Not sure how you made 4 in an hour - each one took me about an hour but love the pattern. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much! I was looking for ideas for a precious new baby about to arrive and this is perfect.
ReplyDeletewhat is the purpose of notching?? i made four of these already and just realized i forgot to notch :(
ReplyDeleteThe notching just helps the fabric stretch and contour more smoothly when flipped, just like cutting diagonally on a corner to get a nice point when flipped. Hope that helps!
DeleteJust made these today and they are lovely. Just wanted to comment that I actually got 3 clothes out of an 18" by 21" fat quarter.
ReplyDeletevery nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the size of the finished burp cloth?
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Anon (Oct 25th) - they're about 17"x8".
ReplyDeletefeeling a little dumb, here... but, when I turned mine inside out, all of the stitches were hidden inside the burp cloth. so, the burp cloth doesn't look like the ones you have pictured (where you can see the stitches). ...what did I do wrong?
ReplyDeleteYou need to topstitch all around after you turn
DeleteNothing wrong. You RE-SEW AGAIN around the outside border...1/4 stitch, this is the one that will show, plus it closes the hole where you turned it right side out.
DeleteI've been making burp cloths for over 10 years, using a figure 8 pattern. Your pattern covers more area from little spit-ups. I use batting to make it softer, thanks again for the pattern. God Bless
ReplyDeleteAnon (Nov 7th) When you turn it inside out, press it flat, tuck in the opening so that the side is nice and even then topstitch 1/16th all the way around.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern!! I just made 5 in a little over an hour for my new grandson. As another poster mentioned it covers more area than the figure eight pattern. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
ReplyDeleteOoh! I love, love, love these fabrics. So cute for burp cloths, but I would also love to use them for so many other cute baby things.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern. I made some similar in a rounded oval shape. I was worried that when they were washed they would bubble out and need pressing. So, with my "new" brother sewing machine I monogrammed my grands name in a crisscross pattern to keep the front and back together. very cute but they haven't been washed yet. Thanks for the pattern, I'll be sewing soon again. We'll have many burp pads. lol
ReplyDeleteDid anyone pre-wash the flannel first, or did you wait until after it was sewn to wash the burp cloth? I seem to remember that flannel might shrink a lot after washed....anyone have experience with making these either way?
ReplyDeleteIt's always a best to prewash flannel
DeleteAshley M - I would pre-wash the flannel, yes. Actually for this item I would pre-wash all fabrics because of the different rates of shrinkage between the two fabrications. Plus, it's nice when the recipient gets something "all ready to go"!
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Lovely! Thanks for sharing!
DeleteThank you so much! What a cute pattern! I paln to make a dozen for a co-worker..Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to make these and add snaps to hopefully turn them into burpy bibs. (so they can be used for either burp cloths or bibs) thanks for the pattern.
ReplyDeletethanks for this pattern, I made some and love the contour, I've made other styles but this is my new favorite, my daughter will love getting these at her baby shower!
ReplyDeleteCan you use terry instead of fleece, and cotton on the other? I am new at this and wanted to see who has tried it out. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI don't see why not- sounds like a perfect option!
DeleteI made burp cloths with terry on one side and flannel on the other and my daughter loves them.
DeleteThanks for the pattern, these are beautiful! I added one more layer of flannel for extra absorbancy and it turned out great.
ReplyDeleteI made these last week, with 4 different flannel fabrics (1 yard of each) and 1 1/2 yards of white flannel for filler. I mixed and matched the fabrics to make them all reversible and came out with 16 fully finished burp cloths :) they were so easy to put together, the flannel kind of sticks to itself so i never even pinned anything before sewing. I would recommend not forgetting to clip the curves, as it makes it lay flatter when you turn it right side out. all the fabric was half off at joann's so for $20 I got 16 custom designer burp cloths for my little angel due next month. I love the fact that the flannel kind of clings to your shirt too, keeps it from sliding off. and they are soooooo soft :) its an easy beginner project, i highly recommend doing them in all flannel :)
ReplyDeletethis is a sweet pattern, a little different than what I have made before and I like it better! Thank you for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteThis might be a dumb question but im not a seamstress! What is the spacer for? Is it to lengthen the printed pattern?
ReplyDeleteIt is a piece of the pattern that needs to be taped to the main piece. Otherwise it would not fit on an 8.5" x 11" paper. See diagram with attached.
DeleteThank you so much for a terrific and simple pattern! I like that the cloths have a contour in them. I am looking for items to make for my friend's first grandson and I will definitely be including several of these, since they're so quick!
ReplyDeleteI have a showering October with dragon theme, tough to find. Now I can personalize my gift for sure
ReplyDeleteMade these today as a shower gift. I used cottonprint and cloth diapers in place of the flannel. They are awesome! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been making a lot of these lately and I ended up adding an extra layer of quilt batting for more absorbency. They're awesome! And I'm waiting from a friend how well they work since she's expecting her little one any day now. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm a novice seamstress, and this was very easy for me to figure out! I look forward to making these for friends in the future! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI used flannel and fleece and they turned out so good. Thank you for the pattern
ReplyDeleteI made a bunch for my sister and she loves these. She even asked me to make her more of this style.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this pattern, I'm making some for a baby shower. I love how nicely they lay on the shoulder.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your generosity in sharing your pattern and tutorial! These are very nice!
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