Teething/Drool/Suck Pads for Baby Carrier

I recently bought a set of KAMsnap pliers and snap buttons. I am so hooked. They are cute, easy to use, and look so neat and clean!

Soft structured baby carriers like those by Ergo, Beco, Tula, etc. have similar strap widths and thicknesses so this pattern can pretty much fit any of them (unless you're really particular about an exact fit). I've tried a pair of the pads on an Ergo Performance and a Tula and they fit really well!

This set is going to a mom-to-be's new Beco Soho!

Hoo Hoo!

The pattern I based mine off of uses just two layers, the main fabric and the backing fabric. I used three layers on mine - the main fabric, an inner layer of batting or fleece, and a backing fabric that can be the same as the main fabric or a different fabric to make it a fun reverse!

Super snuggly in cotton flannel and baby blue minky! Love the multi-colored buttons.

Sweet Tweets!

Fun and practical, these teething/drool/suck pads protect (better to wash the pads over and over than wash your carrier over and over!) and accessorize your carrier. They also make great gifts!

Materials

• Main fabric
• Backing fabric (same as main fabric, contrasting or matching fabric, or minky fabric)
• Inner fabric (batting or fleece)
• 6 snaps/press studs
• 3 inch strip of ribbon for the loop (optional)

Instructions

1. Print pattern and cut out.
2. Place right side of main fabric facing up, inner fabric on top, and backing fabric right side facing down on top. If attaching ribbon, fold it in half with fold facing towards center of fabric and edges along edges of fabric, pin in place marked on pattern. Pin fabric pieces together.
3. Sew around edges with 3/8" seam, leaving a 2" gap for turning project right side out.
4. Trim edges but not too close to open gap. 
5. Flip right side out, poke edges for nice corners, press flat with iron making sure the open gap is lined up neatly with the rest.
6. Top stitch all the way around, making sure open gap is also stitched closed.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 with second drool pad.
8. Using the pattern, place snap buttons.