You only need to fold a few inches along your raw edges at this time, just enough to sew the two sides together.With right sides together, fold the two pinned sides together and pin again. Sew the two sides together using your seam allowance and trim off the end.Unfold, lay flat, and press the seam allowance open. Self-binding is a quick and easy way to bind small quilting projects. Do you have any problems with the two layers shifting with time/washing? Please comment below if you have any questions, and I look forward to my next tutorial walking you through another fun How-To. I’m also a mentor for that group, so can help with anything you need. Hi Stephanie. Might have to make a couple for baby dolls! Because we do not have the series converted into a printable version, I believe you would have to print each day’s tutorial out one by one using your browser’s ‘print’ option. Keeping the iron off the surface of the fleece, steam lightly to form soft crease. Try the Satin bound blanket tutorial for nice finished look. The corner measurements will be the same regardless of the size of the blanket. I opted for a 2â border, so my finished blanket will be 37âx37â. Bless you for these instructions. Thank you for the clear instructions and photos. Is there a certain part you are having trouble with? Awesome instructions!!!! 14. Is there a way to print them out? ð I hope you’ve enjoyed this tutorial and will make a self-binding blanket (or ten!) Then fold down the folded edge again over the quilt. of your own. Sooooo much easier, lots faster, and the corners are always perfect!!!!! Do you think Minky on one side (with the border) and a satin material for the other would work out? Sew an additional 10â square in the center of blanket, if desired. The finished product will have two lines of sewing then–one on the outside edge of the border and one on the inside edge? I ended up going back after the photo below below was taken and added a pin or two between my existing pins… just to make sure the layers would stay just where I wanted them as I sewed.   Topstitch all the way around the border to secure all layers of the blanket.  Hint: When your needle lands in the mitered corner (the seam at the corner), pivot to the next side.And that’s it!!! I’d love to see pictures if you’d like to share them! for great deals on sewing patterns and fabric! I have a lot to do. Most of you have probably made a self-binding blanket before, but we still wanted to post a tutorial because it seems like every time we need to make one of these blankets, we have to refer to our pattern! I suggest some washable tape (Quilter’s Tape/Wonder Tape) to hold them in place as you sew. There's a problem loading this menu right now. I’m glad you found this tutorial and that it helped you make something lovely for your new granddaughter (congratulations!). How much fabric youâll need depends on how big or small you want your blanket. Here is that chart once again to help you gauge what size you may want your blanket. As you can see from the image below, the main piece doesn’t have to be cut beautifully and it can include the selvage since it’ll be tucked away.Begin tucking the main fabric underneath the border, pinning in place as you go along. As always, you can never have too many pins. Stand back and fall in love with the lovely (and easy!) Instead I always chose to go rouge and make square blankets using my own dimensions. The contrasting binding and the crisp mitered corners really add charm to this cozy flannel receiving blanket. As you can see below, my border is pretty much right at 2″, exactly where I wanted it to be.Step 4: Continue pinning around the border, Fold under and pin the seam allowance along all sides of the blanket.I personally didn’t check how much I had folded under before I pinned it – I’m sure my seam allowance went out the window here and there – instead I laid the blanket down as flat as I could, then measured for my 2″ border width and pinned every few inches. That’s wonderful! ... Self-Publish with Us; the blanket. Video included. Thank you for the questions! ð. 1 ½ yards Luxe Cuddle® 1 ½ yards solid Cuddle® or print Cuddle® Notions. Hi Pam! Today we have a fun tutorial to share with you! How to Make a Self-Binding Sherpa Fleece Blanket ⢠PRE-WASH and DRY the cotton fabric before cutting. Response must be less that 100,000 characters. Polyester thread; Long, flower head pins; Stiletto; 90/14 Stretch needle You can also use that formula to calculate how large to cut your pieces if you know what you want your finished blanket size to be. Cozy Fleece Microfleece Blanket with Satin Binding, Denim Blue, King. I love the results. It will! I wanted to make another and couldn’t remember how to attach the velveteen back/self binding. I am looking at makes throw blankets. I’m so very glad you benefited from this one, and I appreciate the compliment. The Coupon Code for the 25+ Free Patterns is in your E-mail. For example, if you only have a measure tape, fold the two raw edges together with right sides together, and mark the 3″ (or whatever your total is) along the fold line. Wow, wait, go back… how in the world did I go from 42″ to 37″?? It's one of those things where you need to follow the instructions even though they don't entirely make sense. Susan, thank you for this! Iâm gonna attempt it. Two layers allows the tucking-in; three layers stabilizes the border until/while you iron it. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Thank you Sharon! ð. For a 1/2″ seam allowance, regardless of your desired border width, add 1″ (the math is 1/2″ x 2). Send me a PM and we can chat. Merry Christmas! You can post them on the Peek-a-Boo Pattern Facebook Group and I’ll be sure to find (and love!) Oct 21, 2014 - Using this self binding blanket tutorial you'll be able to make a warm, chic throw! Using a wide zigzag (5mm wide, and 5mm long works well), stitch down raw edges around entire blanket. Or try your hand at a rag quilt for added warmth. Can it be explained even more if not Iâll try figuring it out It turned out well. Phew! Take it slow if you need any I promise you’ll get there. If I personally don’t see your questions, any of the other amazing sewists will help you with whatever you need. ð. 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