Burp Rags

As most of us women know baby products are expensive. Lets face it, the prices of baby products is just ridiculous especially with the amount of time those products are really used for.

So why not make what you can? Or better yet purchase a Handcrafted and specialized item from me!

I have now three children of my own. My oldest is almost 10 years old. My middle child is a 1 1/2. My youngest is now 4 1/2 months. There is so many new products, ideas and uses for assisting in parenting. So many more today then there was almost 10 years ago...(I can only imagine what it was like more than 10 years ago...?). Today we take full advantage of all the helpful and pretty products are out there, but when faced with financial issues, some families do not get to indulge in those exciting purchases.

So there are many other ways to have those same trendy, fun and helpful items with a low cost and a much more satisfying feeling. First way purchase from a home crafter, and second way is make them yourself!

 And for those of you who are not sure what to do just follow my simple steps!

There is something beyond gratifying when using a homemade item. And it's even more special when someone has taken the time to give it to you! Some of the gifts might come from established crafters, while other items might come from a 'newbie', they are all from the heart and one of a kind. Whether its for cleaning or wearing or simply eating. Homemade items all come from the heart.

Monster Themed Burp Rags~

I am actually making these for some good friends who are expecting their first child in March!! We are all so excited!

I ended up making two different sizes in length and width along with patterned material. There are so many things that can be done the ideas are truly endless!

So lets get to it!

First off the Materials you are going to need:

• Sewing Machine
• Fabric for side A
• Terry Cloth for side B
• Scissors 
• Pins
• Thread of any color choice! 

Step One:
Cut fabric and Terry Cloth into the desired size of burp rag. I cut mine into these sizes 8"x20" and 10"x17".
Personally I would cut just a bit more in the Terry cloth it stretches and moves on you so it can at time be difficult! Or just cut a bit more in the printed fabric for the extra room if needed.

Step Two:

Now you are going to pin your two fabrics together. Make sure you pin down the right colored sided to the Terry cloth. 

Step Three:

Once you have got your machine set up with your thread color of choice, you are ready to begin sewing.
Depending on how think you want  your edges depends on where you drop your needle. I tried to make fairly think edges, but thick ones are just as great too!

Start by sewing down the right side first! Don't forget to Back-stitch!!! And make sure you do it close enough to the edge of the materials without bunching up the corner and getting a thread wad! 

                                                     

(These shots are actually of another item I have made but to get the foot/needle idea!)
Once you have sewn the three edges,

Remove all pins first, then turn the burp rag right side out. Make sure to really get those corners poked out. 
            (*You can either cut the corner of the rags so that the corners will end up round or leave them square. If you cut the corners be careful not to cut into your stitch!*)

Step Four: 

Now you are ready to fold down the top to make your seam and boarder. 
Grab the sides of the rag and fold down into the rag. Make sure your material is even!

You can from this point stick in a few pins to hold down your soon to be seam or you can just hold onto it tightly while you sew the top seam of the boarder. Back-stitch the first part of this seem to secure this boarder as well as the top of the rag!

Once you have finished the boarder (if you want a boarder you don't have to have one!!) the items below is what they/it should somewhat resemble! 

Boarded Rags and Cloths

This is only sewing the top of the burp rag on one! Still looks nice without a boarder!

Remember, if this is your first time sewing just take your time and make sure to take plenty of breaks if you get frustrated with the machine! Once and the machine finally come to terms with each other, things might be a bit rocky to start!

But no matter the skill level, this should have been nothing but pure fun. Be proud of what you just accomplished! 

Just a quick thank you to Christi, who happens to be an exquisite cook, so check out her recipies at whatsfordinner-momwhatsfordinner.blogspot.com/ , for telling me about blogger.com and encouraging me to start one for myself!!