![DSC_4261 DSC_4261](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UzPln8Lk96U/V1wFX0JBiyI/AAAAAAAAT0s/maWA3KAAdQQ/DSC_4261%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![DSC_4263 DSC_4263](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p1pxDMneznM/V1wFYZgw3fI/AAAAAAAAT00/MAEUbOx_i4U/DSC_4263%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![DSC_4285 DSC_4285](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v81rGRhSJc4/V1wFZAAFmhI/AAAAAAAAT08/BzmG0UHvhAs/DSC_4285%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I made a few burp cloths for the newest member of the family,
Emma Grace, born last week, to my deceased husband's (Ernie)grandson Shawn & his wife, Stephanie.
Emma is Ernie’s 4th Great Granddaughter!
Several people asked questions regarding how I made the fabric bands
on the top & bottom of these burp cloths, so I took photos as I went along.
![DSC_4264 DSC_4264](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MLqKHpGibls/V1wFZeEAlMI/AAAAAAAAT1E/TzjswfzcKt4/DSC_4264%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I trim off the serged edges of the diaper, both top & bottom,
to make sure I’m starting with a straight, square edge.
![DSC_4265 DSC_4265](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B7EeR21zbh0/V1wFZxAs4pI/AAAAAAAAT1M/8FDDQzQFhdo/DSC_4265%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
The size of the fabric band is really personal preference.
I like to cut mine between 5-7 inches long & 1 inch wider than the diaper.
This will give you a band that is between 2 1/2" to 3 1/2" in depth because you fold it in half.
![DSC_4266 DSC_4266](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XY6oT16Xr1M/V1wFat5wUII/AAAAAAAAT1U/Mi4l5ptq5eE/DSC_4266%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
It needs to be 1 inch wider than the diaper, so that 1/2” of fashion fabric extends beyond the diaper edges to start.
![DSC_4267 DSC_4267](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Nfz2XLlexg/V1wFbPzB_HI/AAAAAAAAT1c/Dz4TEbnCrlg/DSC_4267%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Placing RIGHT sides together, sew a 1/2 inch seam allowance along the bottom edge.
![DSC_4268 DSC_4268](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UIzqaCBUhr0/V1wFb_hA2fI/AAAAAAAAT1k/zBfppbR2xGQ/DSC_4268%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Take it to your ironing board, & lay it right side up.
Press the fashion fabric away from the diaper to get a nice, crisp clean edge.
![DSC_4269 DSC_4269](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m4WV90y8BcA/V1wFcfbByEI/AAAAAAAAT1o/RVz3XFQPKhM/DSC_4269%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
While at the ironing board, turn it over to the back & fold up the other raw edge of the fashion fabric 1/2 inch & press well.
![DSC_4270 DSC_4270](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-96sI5aC4ZM4/V1wFcxZ6FhI/AAAAAAAAT10/CUDJb4-uRqY/DSC_4270%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Then fold up fabric band, RIGHT sides together, matching pressed 1/2” hem to the prior sewn seam.
Make sure to COVER that line of bobbin stitching or it will show on the front!
Sew up both of the short sides, using a 1/2” seam allowance,
which will put the seam right next to the diaper.
(sorry for the blurry photo showing that, below)
![DSC_4274 DSC_4274](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AG8AEINSr98/V1wFd1X7ckI/AAAAAAAAT2E/TjsT7g9ibl8/DSC_4274%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![DSC_4275 DSC_4275](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PYPcQWpnkjo/V1wFeCR03KI/AAAAAAAAT2M/EgCv8UhVUIk/DSC_4275%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I like to cut off a bit of the corner seam allowance,
to reduce bulk. Do both corners the same way.
![DSC_4276 DSC_4276](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mC5E_MRaoVc/V1wFevIyDRI/AAAAAAAAT2U/kU3zGqGj6VY/DSC_4276%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Fold the snipped corner over & place your thumb on it,
to hold in place while you turn the fashion fabric band
right sides out.
![DSC_4278 DSC_4278](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AWGAru1Da-U/V1wFfFHp3UI/AAAAAAAAT2c/Fdp-xC3YCxM/DSC_4278%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I use a chop stick’s blunt end to push out the fabric in the corners.
Don’t use scissors or anything sharp or you will poke a hole right through!
Ask me how I know this. ~~blush~~
![DSC_4279 DSC_4279](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LWBBgLLDzJ4/V1wFfquiTKI/AAAAAAAAT2k/EeykrOxlpj0/DSC_4279%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Instead of pinning the fabric band in place,
I like to use small bits of fusible web to hold it down while I sew along the edge.
![DSC_4280 DSC_4280](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CxOby8sA4-k/V1wFgFWQS0I/AAAAAAAAT2s/EndAu4sabfA/DSC_4280%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Stitch Witchery or Wonder Under…even wash away tape will work.
You just want to get it secured into correct position so that edge stitching is easier.
![DSC_4281 DSC_4281](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z7htzl6YVSg/V1wFggzlVbI/AAAAAAAAT20/bF1NtPMcHCU/DSC_4281%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![DSC_4282 DSC_4282](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hmYCoJoFqlo/V1wFhBYq6dI/AAAAAAAAT28/qmI-NVG1-G0/DSC_4282%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
An edge joining foot works great to maintain a straight line.
I move my needle over to the right a few spaces.
Repeat same directions on the other end of the burp cloth.
![DSC_4284 DSC_4284](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cSjLQxiIYa8/V1wFhkwuYBI/AAAAAAAAT3A/XKeEYIGG_EM/DSC_4284%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Can you see my boo-boo?
I wasn’t careful enough when I fused the band into position.
It doesn’t completely cover the bobbin thread!
If you can unstitch & pull the fusible apart, this can be fixed.
If not, its just a burp cloth….don’t worry about it!!
![DSC_4285 DSC_4285](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7DqLIsu3n9Q/V1wFh0QzcfI/AAAAAAAAT3I/HuIu2wb-hnY/DSC_4285%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Fonts used on both projects are
3" Elegant Font from Applique Corner,
as is the "Wills" frame above.
The Rosebud circle embroidery design is from
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