Sew a burp cloth: New parents will confirm it: you can never have enough burp cloths. That’s why you’ll find a super simple tutorial here, complete with a free pattern for a shoulder cloth.
The most important things at a glance
- Burp cloths are practical because you can drape them over your shoulder while waiting for your baby to burp
- If a little milk comes up, your new blouse will stay perfectly clean :)
- You can sew burp cloths using either elastic or non-elastic fabrics
- If you need more absorbency, you can also add a layer of fleece to the burp cloth
- Sewing level: easy
- Sewing time: 20 minutes
Sewing a burp cloth with a YouTube video
Sew a burp cloth: Pattern download
It’s simply fantastic as a baby gift! Especially when they are as stylish as ours! Be sure to also check out our tutorial for a jersey bib.
And they are large enough to handle even a serious burping session.
- You can download the free eBook here: Sewing pattern for burp cloth

The fact that the burp cloth can also be sewn in no time at all makes it a popular baby shower gift,
one that can even be sewn at the last minute if the little one arrives sooner than expected.

Our bilingual freebie (German and English) contains not only illustrated instructions for two beginner-friendly versions but also the pattern for our burp cloth.
Happy Simple Sewing!
Best, Sabine
P.S.: Also discover our sewing tutorials for diaper pouches.
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