Looking for a sweet and simple baby shower gift? These decorative wash cloths for baby come together in just minutes and cost about $.50 to make! So soft and perfect for bath time.
I went to a baby shower a few weeks ago and the new mom received a pack of decorative wash cloths for baby. They were so simple and sweet and I thought to myself, "I could totally make those!"
The baby wash cloths had been purchased from a boutique, but were simply made out of a wash cloth and a piece of flannel fabric. I loved that idea and thought my kids {and new baby} might like a set too!
These decorative baby wash cloths would make a great beginning sewing project for kids. They can design their own using their favorite fabric, or a make a set for a baby sibling.
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The next time I was at Target, I picked up a pack of plain white wash cloths. You can get a pack of 8 for around $3.50.
Decorative Baby Wash Cloths Sewing Tutorial
Decorative Wash Cloths for Baby
Looking for a sweet and simple baby shower gift? These decorative wash cloths for baby come together in just minutes and cost about $.50 to make! So soft and perfect for bath time.
Yield: 1 wash cloth
Cost: $1
Equipment
- sewing machine
- scissors
- pins
Materials
- wash cloth
- flannel fabric
- thread
Instructions
- Use a wash cloth as a pattern and cut out a piece of flannel.
- Pin the wash cloth to the fabric with right sides facing each other.
- Stitch around the edge, using a ⅜" seam, leaving a small opening to turn the cloth right side out.
- Turn the wash cloth right side out and fold the opening closed. Add a pin to close the opening.
- Top stitch around the entire wash cloth.
Notes
Easy gift idea: stack wash cloths, wrap with a ribbon and tuck a baby shampoo bottle inside.
I made a few darling blue ones for my boys, and a stack of pink ones for my girls.
Wash Cloth Baby Gift Ideas
- Add a bottle of baby wash and it is the perfect gift for a new mother.
- Wrap with a hooded baby towel and bath toy.
- Tuck inside a gift basket with baby shampoo, baby nail clippers, pajamas and a baby brush set.
Here is a hooded towel tutorial for baby from Larissa Another Day.
Bonnie says
These are so cute.
Brandy says
Hi Maile, I use regular sized ones 🙂
maile lauriano says
Did you use baby washcloths or the regular size ones?
Paula Parrish says
I love anything that makes bath time more fun for the little ones. ;o)
Emily says
so adorable! I could use some of these! :o) Just wanted to invite you to join my Tasteful Tuesday Party. I have been hosting a recipe party (pretty successfully!!!) for over a year now, and this week we are opening up for crafts, DIY and home decor. Hope you can come by and check it out! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/08/fresh-pesto-pasta-salad-and-tasteful.html
Annette says
What a cute idea... I pinned it!
breida with a b. says
i just made some of these earlier this week - but i used a minky type fabric for the washing surface! I love the idea of flannel on the back - they came out great! I'll be blogging them in a couple of days - here is a link to today's post with the matching baby blanket i made too!
http://breidawithab.com/pinspired-and-produced-14-making-a-baby-rag-quilt/
Debi says
These are so cute. What a great idea. I have a link party, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/face-cleansing-oil-and-wednesdays.html
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Alyssa says
What a nice, easy gift idea! I will be adding this to my to make list!!
Dear Wallet, says
So cute! What a simple, but functional and personal gift for baby showers! Pinned for my next party!
Agy says
This is a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
Marie says
Oh, that's cute.
Soooooo nice.
I love it.
Bye
Marie
Nancy says
Most excellent! Love it.