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Baby Washcloth Tutorial

December 30, 2010 by Kara Cook 39 Comments

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These handmade baby washcloths are so easy to whip up, and you will use them every day! I was never thrilled with the baby washcloths from the store, they are always a little on the flimsy side. These will last for years. 

I thought it would be nice to have a really soft side, and a side that had a little more texture. So I came up with chenille backed baby washcloths. You can whip up a batch for yourself, or they make wonderful baby shower gifts!

diy baby washcloth tutorial collage

 

UPDATE: One reader told me that she actually made some for herself to use for removing makeup. What a fabulous idea! Can’t believe I didn’t think of it myself. So even if you don’t have a baby, feel free to make some for yourself.

baby washcloth-tutorialBaby Washcloth Tutorial

First you need to pick two coordinating fabrics. I used flannel on one side and chenille on the other.
baby washcloth-tutorialPlace the two fabrics right side together and cut a square. I cut mine about 7″.
baby washcloth-tutorialPin the squares together. You see that space on the left in between the red and blue pins? You are going to leave that open so you can turn the washcloth right side out.
baby washcloth-tutorialNow sew the squares together, using a 1/2″ seam allowance. Don’t forget to leave that space I talked about open! When you’re finished sewing, clip the corners.
baby washcloth-tutorialNow turn it right side out.
baby washcloth-tutorialNow you’re going to sew a stitch all the way around the edge. This will not only sew the hole closed, it will make the whole thing more sturdy.

Before you start stitching, make sure the pieces of fabric at the opening are tucked in to the inside evenly. You can iron the opening if you want, but you don’t have to. I sewed as close to the edge as I could get.

baby washcloth-tutorialStitch up a few of them and you have a great baby shower gift.
baby washcloth-tutorialWouldn’t they be perfect tucked in a cute basket with bath supplies?


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  1. Karen Powery

    April 20, 2024 at 7:18 am

    Wow what a great idea ! I make my own burp cloths for the ladies at our church that are having babies. Never thought to make wash cloths too !! Thanks so much for your inspiration.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      April 25, 2024 at 10:12 am

      You are so welcome! It’a awesome that you give handmade burp cloths – they can’t be beat! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Debbie

    November 28, 2021 at 5:24 am

    I love these and plan on making some as gifts. When you wash them, do they bunch up? I was wondering if I need to top stitch an X or something to keep the layers together. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 2, 2021 at 8:59 am

      No, as long as you prewash your fabric to prevent shrinkage later, they work great. I’ve never had a problem bunching. I still have mine ten years later, and now I use them for my granddaughter. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Rita Marcelle

    March 28, 2021 at 8:40 am

    For blankets I pinned and pinned then used my quilting foot on the machine
    it helped but still not like cotton

    Reply
  4. Connie Randall

    March 3, 2018 at 10:55 am

    I have yards of white terry cloth fabric. That would work for one side too – right?

    Reply
    • Rita Marcelle

      March 28, 2021 at 8:42 am

      Not sure I think I did some both ways

      Reply
  5. Great Grandma Patt

    August 20, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    I have been sewing all my life and just love to read what the younger moms are doing. These washcloths are just darling and I for one am going to make them for extra gifts for baby showers. I am the mother of many, grand mother of 12 and great grand mother to a new generation. of beautiful babies. I find that you ladies are so great to share your ideas on the internet (my light to the world,) and the new DIY projects that are available; I am not able to sell at craft shows anymore but love to sew. Thanks again for making my day fun with your great ideas……

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      August 22, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      Aw, thanks so much for your kind comment. Sounds like you have a wonderful family, and I think it is amazing that you are sewing for your great grandbabies. I hope I am still able to sew when I have great grandchildren!

      Reply
  6. Michele Morris

    April 18, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Hi KARA, I have a quick question, where did you find your chenille? I have been all over Asheville N.C. looking for some to no avail.
    Any help you can give me would be appreciated.
    Thank you,
    Michele

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      April 23, 2017 at 6:28 pm

      I just found mine at my local Joann fabric. I bet you can buy it online from their website. (joann.com) Good luck!

      Reply
  7. Donna

    February 28, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    Love the washcloths as I have a baby shower in April for my best friends granddaughter she has had several miscarriages and1 son who will be 9 before this baby is born so I wanted to make some special things for her already plan ing burp cloths for her

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      March 7, 2017 at 9:36 am

      Congrats to your friend! Rainbow babies are such a blessing! Burp cloths and washcloths are one of my favorite baby gifts to give, I bet she will love them!

      Reply
      • Rita Marcelle

        March 28, 2021 at 8:36 am

        yes Maybe a larger store than mine but you can find it on JoAnns . I ordered some yesterday

        Reply
  8. Lynn

    February 22, 2017 at 10:02 am

    Wow! I just found this! I was getting ready to buy washcloths for my grandson (we watch him 2 days a week) now that he is eating cereal and fruit/veggies. He NEEDS a good wipe down after eating! I had some left over flannel and way too much chenille! Boom, banged one of these out in NO time! I still struggle, no matter how many pins I use, with the chenille moving any other fabric I put with it, but this soft, adorable wash cloth still came out great! (If anyone has any tips on keeping those fabrics together, I’d appreciate knowing the secret!) Anyway, thanks for posting this!

    Reply
  9. lindar

    February 15, 2014 at 10:57 am

    Love these, I make a similar washcloth using minky for both sides.When the grands come to spend the night, they have their own washcloths and ask for them every time. hah. Before sewing the two sides together I mongrammed their nicknames on them. A little fancy but fun.

    Reply
    • Kara

      February 17, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      That is such a fun idea! I just got a new sewing machine that can monogram, so I might have to give them a try! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Jeanne

    February 4, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    My relatives every time say that I am wwasting my time here at web, but I know I
    am getting know-how daily by reading such nice articles.

    Reply
  11. nikki

    January 17, 2012 at 8:55 am

    do you think it would be ok to do flannel on both sides? we are making some baskets for fellow army wives that are pregnant and i have a bunch of flannel scraps. Thanks

    Reply
  12. Sabrina

    January 1, 2012 at 1:33 am

    this is AWESOME ๐Ÿ™‚ i just found your blog!!! I cloth diaper & have made washclothes similar to these (to use as wipes) with flannel (recycled receiving blankets) and terry cloth (recycled towels) but i never thought about the chenille ๐Ÿ™‚ DEF going to try it!

    Reply
    • Kara

      January 2, 2012 at 11:25 am

      I like them so much I’ve actually got plans to make some for myself. I like them better than washcloths, and they are so much cheaper!

      Reply
  13. Raeleen

    December 7, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks for sharing! The lady that made my daughter’s cloth pull ups threw in a free washcloth and I loved it so much I’m making more for my daughter ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  14. Kelly

    September 2, 2011 at 11:33 am

    Kara,

    Just a note to let you know that I featured your baby washcloth tutorial in my Save. Craft. Give. post this week.

    Enjoy your holiday weekend,

    Kelly

    Reply
  15. Kelly

    June 19, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Hello! I love this pattern!! Thanks so much for sharing. My 3rd grandbaby is due in December and I’m looking for quick and easy patterns. I’ve shared this link on my website: couponscraftsandcauses.com/crafts/craft-site-links/.

    I’d love to subscribe to your site via email, but didn’t see that option. If you ever add it, please let me know.

    Thanks,

    Kelly

    Reply
  16. Colette

    May 27, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Thank you! I am expecting in August and this is giving me something to do with the idle time on my hands as I don’t have a sewing machine. ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  17. Tammy@The Sweet Spot

    January 18, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Just sharing the link to my post about your tutorial. The Baby Shower was Sunday, and let me just say, the washcloths were a HUGE HIT! Everyone went crazy for them. Thanks again, and I hope you have a few minutes to check them out. Have a great day! tammyssweetspot.blogspot.com/2011/01/luxurious-baby-washcloths.html

    Reply
  18. Tammy@The Sweet Spot

    January 13, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Just finished a set of these for my cousins shower this weekend after reading your great tutorial…It was my first ever sewing project and I must say, you made it so easy for me…Thank you for such a great idea…I know she is going to love them…They are so super soft…I have never thought to make a washcloth out of such soft fabric…I am linking back to your tutorial when I do my post about them..Thanks again

    Reply
    • Kara

      January 13, 2011 at 10:20 pm

      I am so glad to hear it Tammy!! Let me know when you do the post, I’d love to see how they turned out. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  19. Allison @ House of Hepworths

    January 5, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    I love your project so much I featured it this week!

    Come grab a button if you’d like. You deserve it. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    ~Allison @ House of Hepworths

    Reply
    • Kara

      January 6, 2011 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks so much Allison!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  20. sondra

    December 30, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    I must try to make some of these for my grand daughter and maybe a few for me! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  21. Melinda

    December 30, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    They would be perfect and so soft! And so cute.

    Reply
  22. Shantel

    December 30, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I love these! My bonus daughter is due next month, so I’m going to make her some of these! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
    I’m your newest follower…come check out my blog when you get a chance ๐Ÿ™‚
    Shantel @ itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. Shantel

    December 30, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I love these! My bonus daughter is due next month…I’m going to make some of these for her! Thanks for the inspiration!
    I’m your newest follower…come check out my blog when you get a chance ๐Ÿ™‚
    Shantel @
    http://www.itsapricelesslife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk

    December 30, 2010 at 10:10 am

    OoOoOh.. very nice! I have a friend who is due in March, and I’ve been thinking about what to make. I’ll have to bookmark this post! Thanks for sharing, I bet I could make several and stuff ’em in a diaper bag ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply

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