DIY Gauze Swaddling Blanket

Guys! I am so excited to share my latest DIY project. These muslin swaddling blankets cost a small fortune in stores so of course when I saw a tutorial on Pinterest, I had to try it out! I am so glad I did because not only was it amazingly simple but really cheap too! I bought my gauze fabric at our local Hobby Lobby and they had plenty of cute colors to choose from including white (which you could dye so the possibilities are endless here). I roughly followed this tutorial. My edges aren't super perfect, mainly because I was duking it out with my sewing machine the whole time but i'm telling myself it adds charm ;). I hope you'll try these for yourself and love them just as much!

Here's a quick little rundown of how I made the blanket! For a more in depth tutorial definitely follow the link above!

First, lay out your fabric and quickly decide to lock your pesky ass cat in the basement because she refuses to stop "helping". Feel an immediate sense of gratification wash over you. 

Next smooth your fabric and fold into a square. Cut your raw edges straight. I think my final blanket measures about 50X35 but you can make it any size really. You just want it kind of big for swaddling.

Lastly, fold your edges over about a quarter of an inch and then again another quarter inch so the raw edge is nice and hidden. Continue folding over as you sew all the way around and voila! That's it!