Too many receiving blankets? Make a couple dozen of them into great prefold diapers. Even with a high-needs baby, I was able to make at least one of these diapers per day.
Here's how:
1. Cut one receiving blanket down to about 20" x 36" to 40". This should give you a second strip about 7"-10" wide.
2. Fold this narrow strip in half or thirds to about 20" long.
3. Place this down the center of the large piece, as shown:
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4. Fold in the sides of the larger piece about 2/3 of the way across.
5. Overlap them on top of the folded strip down the center, leaving the diaper about 15" across: [::[]::] = [[]]
Sewing:
1. Zigzag stitch across the top and bottom raw edges of the folded diaper, making sure to catch in all layers.
2. Stitch down the center pad about 1/2" in from the edge of the center pad.
NOTE: All measurements depend on original size of the blanket. Don't be afraid to experiment!
Thanks to Catherine for this Frugal Baby Tip!
Shopping Suggestions:
• Simple Joys by Carter's Flannel Receiving Blankets
• Luvable Friends Flannel Receiving Blankets
• Gerber 100% Cotton Receiving Blankets
• Spasilk 100% Cotton Receiving Blankets
• Swaddling Hospital Receiving Blankets
• Kidalog Prefold Flannelette Cloth Diaper
• 4 Little Bits Boutique Prefold Diapers
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