Handmade wipes/wash cloths~

Making your own wipes/wash cloths is very simple. You can make them for yourself or for a baby shower gift. Personalizing a gift is not only special but you can save money that way too!

This can be put together with a handmade bib to match which I will demonstrate later in my blog.

This is so simple and only took me 8 minutes to complete 1 wipe.

For our family, these wipes work great because we are full time cloth diaper users. Its so much simpler throwing the wipes in with the diapers when its time to wash. Otherwise we would have a trash can full of dirty wipes all the time. We also use them as wash cloths in the tub!

I got this flannel truck fabric at a yard sale...I used an old sheet that we weren't using anymore for the other side. You can use an old T-shirt too, they work great for this project!

Supplies you will need:
*Sewing Machine...you can hand sew if you'd like as well!
*Thread
*Fabric - flannel, an old t-shirt, an old bath towel, an old sheet...whatever works for you!
*Scissors/Rotary cutter
*I use a Rotary board because its easier for cutting the fabric but I realize not everyone has one.
*Pins

Here we go!

I just put this picture here to give you an idea of what you would need!First, you cut out 2 pieces (8x8) is what I use, you can make any size you would like...put the print (whats going to be showing in the end) on the facing inward.

Pin each side to be sure the fabric doesn't slip while you sew...

Do a straight stitch almost all of the way around...leave a 5 inch hole so you can flip it right side out...as shown in the next picture
See, I have a hole in the right corner..
Now flip it right side out...

Where you have your hole, fold those pieces inward and pin......then do a straight stitch all the way around the wipe for a clean finished look.Taaadaaaaa......

Now, I do a zigzag stitch around after the straight stitch to make it pretty! Its up to you!

See the difference between the two...If its for a gift, throw a bow on it and its ready to be used!