Cloth DiapersImportant: pre-wash the diapers because they do shrink. Then iron them nice and flat again. I bought my cloth diapers at Target.
Fabric to sew onto the diapers
Instructions
I usually leave about 3 or 4 inches of the white diaper showing on either side of the fabric with the fabric centered down the middle of the diaper.
Now you need a piece of cute fabric to fit the diaper. Make it about an inch longer than the diaper and about two inches wider than you want it to be when you are done.
Measurements of your fabric should be about 21″ x 11.5″ but it varies a little depending on the diapers you buy, so measure your diapers to be sure.
Fold under the side edges of your fabric about 1/2 inch and iron them to make a clean edge. Fold it under another half inch and press again.
For the top and bottom, fold the fabric under about 1/2 inch on one end and press in place. Then place this at one of the short ends of your diaper and use this to measure how long it needs to be and where to fold in the fabric on the other end. Ideally it will match up exactly with the end of the diaper.
Pin the fabric to the diaper so that it is centered from side to side and matches up with the end of the diaper the long way. Then, start in one corner and sew a basic rectangle all the way around.
I like to do 2-3 in a matching set. Tie it with a cute ribbon and bam! You have an adorable baby gift. Each one costs just a little over $1, so a set of 3 will cost less than $5.