Baby Gift Tutorial: Minky Burp Cloth
Chances are you know someone expecting a baby sometime soon. Sister? Friend? Colleague? Whether you’re going big on presents or small scale, consider making these super easy, handmade burp cloths as part of your baby shower gift. They’re not only extremely practical for parents, but babies will love the feel of the minky material — which is why, after all, this fabric is used for everything from little ones’ stuffed animals and blankets to changing pad covers and play mats.
Photo Credit: Heidi of http://muslinandmerlot.blogspot.com
I believe Heidi of Muslin and Merlot uses flannel for the reverse side in her project, but I’ve included a few cute coordinating cotton prints for you to browse below because they’re equally as functional for a burp cloth (and won’t pill.)
Banana (Yellow) Minky Dot Fabric
Michael Miller Giraffe Love Grey Fabric
Michael Miller Zoology Sea Fabric
Turquoise (blue) Minky Dot Fabric
Springs Creative Disney Pooh Peekaboo Nursery Scenic Fabric
Springs Creative Patriotic Big Dots Fabric
Michael Miller Groovy Guitar Bloom Fabric
Photo Credit: Heidi of Muslinandmerlot.blogspot.com
Interested in giving these a go? Check out Heidi’s full minky burp cloth tutorial.
I make these, but I add a layer of light weight all natural batting between layers, and stitch down the middle length-wise, and then across near the middle of each end. They absorb more than the ones I made without the batting. They sell well on ETSY, and my grandson prefers them to any others. He had the major urps all winter and so my kids were also glad they had them!