Easy To Make Baby Blanket Making Stages
Making a baby blanket is a wonderful and thoughtful DIY project. Here’s a simple guide to help you create an easy-to-make baby blanket:
Materials:
- Fabric: Choose a soft, baby-friendly fabric. Flannel, cotton, or minky fabric are popular choices.
- Scissors or Rotary Cutter: For cutting the fabric.
- Measuring Tape or Ruler: To measure and cut the fabric accurately.
- Pins: To hold the fabric in place during sewing.
- Sewing Machine: For faster and more secure stitching.
- Thread: Choose a thread color that complements your fabric.
- Iron and Ironing Board: For pressing seams.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Select and Prepare the Fabric:
- Choose two coordinating fabrics for the front and back of the blanket.
- Wash and iron the fabrics before starting to prevent shrinkage.
- Measure and Cut the Fabric:
- Decide on the size of the blanket. Standard baby blanket sizes are typically around 36 inches by 36 inches.
- Measure and cut both the front and back fabrics to the desired size. Ensure both pieces are the same size.
- Place Fabric Right Sides Together:
- Place the two fabric pieces with their right sides facing each other. The wrong side of each fabric should be on the outside.
- Pin and Sew Around the Edges:
- Pin the edges of the fabrics together to secure them in place.
- Leave a small opening (about 4-6 inches) along one edge. This opening will be used for turning the blanket right side out.
- Sew Around the Edges:
- Using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, sew around the edges of the blanket, leaving the opening unsewn.
- Clip Corners and Turn Right Side Out:
- Clip the corners of the blanket without cutting into the stitching.
- Turn the blanket right side out through the opening.