I've been promising some folks on Facebook this tutorial for a while. This is an easy way to make your own cloth wipes at home. We use these in the wipe warmer for diaper changes, and keep some dry ones on the Bear's nightstand, since he can't be trusted not to rip up a whole box of facial tissue. They are so soft for little bums and noses, plus they can be any fun color you or your kids like.
I start with soft flannel in fun prints. I like to buy 1 yd of each print. Then, I cut each yard into ~8 inch strips.
Next, I cut each strip into ~8 inch squares.
After that, I pair the squares and match them up corner-to-corner, wrong sides facing. Some of them I mixed and matched fabric; others I did the same fabric on both sides.
I sew them together on the machine. I use a ziggy-zaggy, over-lappy stitch (like my technical terms?). Here's a picture of the settings I used on my machine, but of course, ever machine is different. I think if you have a serger, that would work really well.
Finally, I trim any loose threads and ragged edges. This time around, I decided to use pinking shears.
And that's all, folks!
The solution I use in my wipe warmer is easy to make, too. Just a ratio of 1 c tap water, to 2 tbsp baby shampoo and 2 tbsp baby oil. Shake it in an old bottle or jar and pour over wipes in your warmer. This solution doesn't work very well for moistening dry wipes on the go, so we keep disposable wipes in the diaper bag, but it really gets the job done at home.
Happy wiping, and Keep it Kute!
