10 Minute Rectangle Burp Cloth Sewing Pattern
In this tutorial, we will show you how easy it is to make a Rectangle Burp Cloth in just 10 minutes. Perfect for beginners and experienced sewers alike. A quick and easy sewing project and it makes a great baby shower gift.
Equipment
- Sewing Machine
- Ironing Board or Pressing Mat
- Iron
Materials
- Fabric for the front a piece approximately 9 in X 19 in, cotton.
- Fabric for the back a piece approximately 9 in X 19 in, terrycloth or flannel.
Estimated Cost 1.50
Instructions
- Step 1: Wash, dry, and iron your top fabric. If using terrycloth and flannel for the back fabric, just wash it. No need to iron it. This helps make sure that the fabrics do not shrink in subsequent washes.
- Step 2: Use your quilting ruler and rotary cutter or scissors. Measure out a rectangle 9 X 19 inches. Then cut around it using your rotary cutter and ruler. You can also trace the lines then cut them with a scissors.
- Step 3: Pin the top fabric right side down onto the back fabric.
- Step 4: Using ¼ inch seam allowance, sew around the edges. Leave a 3-inch opening on one of the longer sides. Make sure to backstitch when you begin and end sewing.
- Step 5: Trim the corners close to the sewing line being careful not to cut through the thread. Once turned inside out, this will help make nice points at the corners.
- Step 6: Turn the burp cloth right side out by pushing the fabric through the hole that was left. Use a skewer, the end of a pencil, or a corner turner to push out the corners to a point. Careful not to poke through the fabric.
- Step 7: Iron the burp cloth to get the wrinkles out. Also, where you left the opening, turn the top and bottom fabrics under to the wrong side and line up the seam.
- Step 8: The topstitch around the edge. I generally sew 1/4 inch from the edge. Making sure to close the opening on the side by sewing over it.
- That’s it. Your basic reversible baby burp cloth is ready for gifting and using.