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by elizabethak 05 Feb 2011 ( edited Feb 06'11 06:55 )
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Are burp cloths supposed to be double layer - towelling and flannel(or cotton knit)?

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by dlonnahawkins 05 Feb 2011
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I think that most of us do the burp cloths with the prefolded cloth diapers. It is thinker, and will catch more than if you use flannel. They are fun to do, and quick. Good luck with the project.
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by greysewist 05 Feb 2011
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Might depend on who the 'burper' is! I had a 'really good chucker' myself, so after that experience, I'd certainly be making them at least double thickness!
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by kttyhwk4 05 Feb 2011
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See you've gotten your answer...prefolded baby diapers is the only way to go.
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by jasanne 06 Feb 2011
Are pre-folded diapers an american thing? We get flannel nappies, or sometimes terry towelling ones - although I think most use disposables now. I've only seen prefolded ones in pictures, like here when they are used in projects.
by dlonnahawkins 06 Feb 2011
I woulnd't think that the diapers are just in the US - try googling Birdseye, or Gerber prefold diapers. You may be able to find something local for you.
by mariahail 06 Feb 2011
yES, IT IS AN AMERICAN THING, YOU CAN DO THEM OUT OF TERRY CLOTHES, EVEN LIKE TINY QUILTS AND ANY WAY YOU THINK YOU WILL LIKE THEM, AS LONG AS THEY ARE SOFTS THERE ARE NO RULES...
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by killiecrankie 06 Feb 2011
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I made mine from thick terry towelling that I buy by the meter-bibs as well.A meter of 150cm wide towelling gets a lot of bibs & or burp towels
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by dollygk 06 Feb 2011
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Hi Elizabeth, I've always used flat diapers and just fold in half then using red work type patterns stitch through both thicknesses. I've also used bleached muslin the same way, after 20 or so washes they become as light and soft as diapers.