 
When I started using cloth diapers, I had no clue that I could use cloth wipes. I quickly got tired of spending $12 every month on disposable wipes. I thought, "There's got to be a less expensive option." One of my friends told me about cloth wipes. I decided to try my hand at making them, and you can too.
Choose the fabric:
Decide what fabric to use for making your wipes. You can use almost any type of fabric, even old t-shirts or receiving blankets. I chose flannel because it was one of the least expensive options. I waited until flannel was less than $3/yard at Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I purchased two yards. When I went home, I washed and dried the fabric to avoid shrinking.
Decide on the size:
Choose what size you want your wipes to be. I decided I wanted 8 X 8 inch wipes, so I cut 8.5 X 8.5 inch squares.
Sewing the wipes:
Pin the squares of your fabric together with the correct sides facing each other. Straight stitch around the sides using a 1/4 seam allowance and making sure to leave a 2 inch opening on one of the sides {This is very important, if it's not done you sew the wipe completely shut}. Cut the four corners of the wipes. Turn the squares right side out. Smooth the wipe and pin the opening shut. {I ironed my wipes.} Topstitch around the edges using an 1/8 seam allowance.
By sewing these, I was able to make 20 wipes for $6. If I made another 20, I would not have to purchase disposable wipes again.
Interested in cloth wipes but not sure you want to make your own? Diaper Junction carries a great selection of affordable cloth wipes. Check out cloth wipes on Diaper Junction here.
Guest Post Contributed by Sarah
Jenni Date 3/12/2013
I made mine out of receiving blankets. Two layers, right sides out and surge or zig-zag the edges. Not as clean but a lot quicker. :)
Megan Date 3/12/2013
A friend of mine gave me the idea to have flannel on one side and terry cloth on the other.
Teresa Date 3/12/2013
I made some wipes just like this 2 kids ago. They were nice, but they were too think to clean my roly poly little girl. I ended up just cutting up some t-shirts into square-ish pieces. The fabric doesn't fray, so there was no need to sew.
allie wiley Date 3/12/2013
I did this too! My husband ripped our flannel sheet pulling it out of the washing machine so I just used the fabric from that :)
Julie Date 3/12/2013
I made some wipes last summer from flannel I bought to use for another project (that I couldn't remember by the time summer came along!). I only did a single layer, and did a zig-zag around the edges. They're great, although I have them coming out of my ears, lol! One yard of flannel goes a long, long way! I think I may go back and double them up. :)
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