Baby Burp Towels

I made em.  I think they'll be handy.

I can't remember where I saw these online, but the idea is so simple.  Plain quilting cotton in whatever pattern, back it with a cut of towel.  I used a quilting template that was square and trimmed the corners before turning.  I'd recommend that the edge with the opening have at least a 1/2 inch border to make closing it easier.   (Edited on February 7th, 2013)  WHY DIDN'T I AT LEAST READ OVER THIS TUTORIAL BEFORE MAKING SOME OF THESE FOR MY OWN BABY?  DUH!!!!!  I MADE 10 OF THESE THIS EVENING AND IGNORED MY OWN ONCE-LEARNED-BUT-QUICKLY-FORGOTTEN-LESSON.  SIGH.


If you need step by step directions, here ya go:
1.) Cut up old towel into desired sizes.  If it is a thick towel, stains may be visible only on a single side.  Note:  Cutting was nearly impossible with the super-thick towel I used for scissors.  I used my rotary blade.  A not-too-thin magazine is a nice template, too. (Example: Reader's Digest)
2.)  Cut up some cotton scraps.  You can also piece or applique or whatever.  Old shirts would be good, too.  Jeans.  Whatever looks pretty/cool/groovy to you.
3.)  Sew.  Backstitch at the beginning and ending parts.  I experimented with making nice sharp turns and curving.  I doubt that it matters, but I thought the sharp turns were better looking. 
4.)  Trim corners. 
5.)  Turn/Birth/Flip inside-out. 
6.)  Hold the opening closed and start stitching there to finish the edges. 

I used half the towel and got 6 out of it.  I will used the other portions to make something else.  If your sewing machine can't handle the bulk, use a thin towel or maybe flannel.

I used no pins.  I thought about it, but eh...why bother...it is a single shape.  I have seen these online with decorative rickrack, in circles, etc. 
Click here for a site with a few choices of ideas

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