This is the easiest tutorial for a burp rag you could make! Only three steps, and they are the best DIY burp rags!! Great for easy baby gifts, too.
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When I was pregnant with Little J, I decided I wanted to make my own burp rag and bib sets. So I made a bunch of sets with all these cute boy fabrics I found and I LOVED them. The burp rags I made were incredibly easy, I packed them in his hospital bag when he was born, and I used them the entire time I nursed (eight months).
The best part was that they lasted that long, and I’m sure they would last even longer if I wanted to keep using them, but I definitely wanted to make new girl burp rags. Hence, this tutorial!
Note: I used the first set of burp rags I made with my second son four years later, and they still held up great!
Now when I say these are the easiest and best burp rags you will ever sew, I really mean it. Two rectangles of fabric sewn together, flipped right-side out, and then topstitched. I am not kidding, they are that easy.
So now that you’re not scared of this sewing, let’s dive right in!
The Best (and Easiest) Burp Rags You Will Ever Sew
This is the easiest tutorial for a burp rag you could make! Only three steps, and they are the best DIY burp rags!! Great for easy baby gifts, and they last through multiple babies!
Materials
- 1/3 yard minky fabric, prewashed
- 1/3 yard patterned fabric, prewashed
- thread to match
Tools
- Cutting Mat
- Rotary Cutter
- Ruler
- Sewing Machine
Instructions
- Cut a rectangle 10×18″ out of both the minky fabric and the patterned fabric. I used my cutting mat and rotary cutter and it made it so easy.
- Sew the two rectangles together, right-sides together, with a 1/2″ seam, leaving a 1″ opening in the middle of one of the edges.
- Flip the burp rag right-side out, and topstitch all the way around, including on the opening to close it.
- Just kidding, there isn’t a step four. You are done! I told you that was insanely easy! And they work so well.
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The minky is super soft on baby’s face, and the cotton is breathable and you can pick any cute fabric you want!
I love the set I made for baby girl and I can’t wait to use them!! These also make for great gifts!!
Good luck and happy sewing! And if you want to try out sewing something else for baby, you can use my tutorial for a standard car seat cover or a quilted car seat cover! Or check out my best and easiest bib tutorial!
This post was originally published on September 4th, 2014.
Kim says
I was just going to say the same thing. Minky isn't absorbent it just kind of mushes spit up around. I have used several different kinds and it doesn't matter the type of it, it all sucked. Soft yes, nice for pillows or blankets oh yes, burp rags, no.
Chelsea says
Thank you for your feedback, Kim. I have used minky burp rags for a year with my son, and now I am using them again with my daughter. I never have any problems with it!
Kati says
How exactly do you flip it inside-out after you sew the first time? I'm a beginner at sewing. I can't wait to try this.
Bellies Babies and Beyond says
So cute, cant wait to try this out!
Chelsea says
You need to leave a 1" opening so that you can flip it. You will sew that shut when you topstitch it. Look at the picture for step two and it will show the opening!
Chelsea says
Thanks!! I sure love using mine!
Amy says
How many burp clothes will the 1/3 yard of minky make? I am making some for my sister and will use several different flannel prints for the tops and white minky for the bottoms. Just want to make sure I have enough minky for at least 6 burp cloths.
Chelsea says
I'm not 100% sure. It depends on how wide your minky is. You need rectangles that are 10×18" long, and if you get 1/3 yard, that is 12". So if your minky is 45" wide, you can make two burp rags with it (and have 9" left at the end). I hope that makes sense!
Marie says
If Minky is 60 wide then she has enough for 3 burp cloths.
Chelsea says
Yes! Thanks! I can never remember what width each fabric is.
Lindy508 says
Another thing you can use is fat quarters from Walmart. They are 97 cents each and it makes two tops from one fat quarter. Just cut it in half. I am using them and adding fleece to the back. So easy to make. My granddaughter loves them.
Melanie says
These are so cute. I'm pinning them for some day. Where did you find this adorable fabric!?
Chelsea says
Thanks! It is the Michael Miller Glitz collection! I used it for my daughter's room, too! It is my favorite fabric collection ever!
makenzie says
Where did you get the fabric?? Love it!!
Chelsea says
Thanks! It's the Michael Miller Glitz collection. I did Little A's quilt in it, too!!