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How to Make Muslin Swaddle Blankets

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In this post, I share an easy tutorial for how to make muslin swaddle blankets. These are a newborn must have for me, and I know many new moms will fall in love with these too!

how to make muslin swaddle blankets

Ever since I gave birth to my first baby, I’ve loved using muslin swaddle blankets! They are so versatile, being used for so many things like burp rags, nursing covers, changing pads, carseat covers, and of course swaddling your baby.

diy muslin swaddle blankets

Which I’m sure that’s why your here, you love them as much as I do and want to make them yourselves. So lets get started!

Be sure to check out my YouTube video on my Minimalist Baby Essentials.

What you will need:

  • 1 1/2 yd. cotton gauze fabric (I purchased my cotton gauze from Joann’s Fabrics)
  • thread
  • scissors
  • sewing machine
  • iron
diy cotton gauze projects

Etsy also has some great cotton gauze at a super affordable price. Here are a few colors I love:

“Coffee” Cotton Gauze

“Rust” Cotton Gauze

“Peach” Cotton Gauze

vintage yellow floral musin swaddle blanket

How to Make Muslin Swaddle Blankets

muslin swaddle blankets in basket
  1. Wash + dry your fabric before sewing.
  2. Trim all selvaged edges off of muslin fabric.
making a cotton gauze muslin swaddle blanket

3. With a hot iron, press under 1/2″ and then another 1/2″ hiding the raw edge.

cotton gauze

4. Sew the hem in place and you’re done!

sewing a muslin swaddle blanket

Tip: Using a hot iron to create your hem works way better than attempting them while they are unpressed.

hem

Be sure to check out my blog post on my Minimalist Baby Essentials to get more ideas for what you will need. As well as, my other posts on DIY projects here.

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  1. Jayden

    November 16, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    I love this! And I especially love the fabric on this one:) Muslim blankets are a must for us too!:)

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  2. Arica

    November 16, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    The fabric you used is absolutely beautiful! I never knew how easy it was to make a swaddle blanket. Excellent tutorial!

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  3. Nicki

    November 17, 2021 at 3:51 am

    Oh my goodness! These are the sweetest! I love muslin swaddle blanket! I’m pinning this for when and if we have another little babe!

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