burp cloths

I’m not sure what it is, but all four of my darlings have been ridiculous spitter-uppers {yuck}.
Which means I’ve gone through a lot of burp cloths.
With No.4 I finally realized that if I was going to be wearing a burp cloth on my shoulder for the better part of the day, I might as well make it cute as well as functional.
So here is my simple way to make:
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Here is what you’ll need:
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:: fabric {I used linen}
:: terry cloth
:: tape measure
:: scissors
:: pins
:: thread & sewing machine
STEP ONE: cut terry cloth to desired size
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I cut mine 10 x 16
STEP TWO: cut fabric to the same dimension
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STEP THREE: pin right sides together
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STEP FOUR: sew together
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Be sure to leave an opening in one side.
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STEP FIVE: trim the edges
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STEP SIX: turn inside out
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STEP SEVEN: fold under and pin together the opening
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STEP EIGHT: top stitch around the perimeter
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This will close off the opening.
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STEP NINE: add a second line of top stitching.
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This is totally optional, but I thought it would give this one a fun detail.
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Finished!
You can use chenille instead of terry cloth for the back side
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add a label if you have one
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chose any print {or solid} you like,

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stack them up and enjoy!
Well, enjoy might not be the right word. But you get the idea.
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