DIY Gauze Swaddle Blankets

Awhile ago, I found {this} tutorial on {MADE} for sewing your own gauze swaddle blankets.  I pinned it immediately, because

       a) good gauze swaddle blankets are typically pretty pricey
       b) they will be perfect for the AZ heat
       and
       c) I can make sure the blanket is big enough to actually swaddle Little Miss without it coming undone all the time.

Essentially, all you do is cut an even square out of your fabric, finish the edges (you can serge if you like) and then you're done.  Super simple.

Here's what I came up with.  After following the tutorial mentioned above, I had a plain pink, 46"x46" square gauze blanket.  I wanted to dress it up just a tad, so I found a pattern for a little elephant that I could turn into an applique.

Using some scrap fabric I had laying around, and following the directions on the fusible webbing, I came up with this sweet little thing.

So, for less than $7.00, I have a blanket that I love and hopefully one that will keep my little one swaddled tight!

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