How To Make A Flannel Baby Blanket With Batting
They are easy and warm blankets.
How to make a flannel baby blanket with batting. Pin the two pieces right sides together with the print on the inside. Plus the flannel blankets are usually inexpensive to make because it is often on sale. For a square baby blanket use the width of the fabric minus the selvages. So what tips do you have for using flannel 2 layers for batting of a baby quilt.
Also cut a rectangle of batting the same size. 1 and 1 4 meter long about 1 3 8 yards flannel 45 inches wide will give you a 45 inch square piece for the blanket with edges finished you will end up with a 42 inch baby blanket which works very well for all babies. Make sure the two pieces of flannel you use are the same size. To make a square blanket you can choose a size that fits the size of the baby.
To the point i m ready to hang it up and go buy different batting. Http bit ly easiestblanketever more simple sewing projects. A good way to create an attractive combination is to choose 1 pattern and 1 color for the opposing sides. Beginner s baby blanket 3.
Wash the flannel before sewing the blanket step 2 choose a size. Sew a 1 2 inch seam all around the outside of the blanket. Next place masking tape around the perimeter of your plush fabric to mark the inseam. But i m 5 rows in and really don t want to.
To be honest i am not a quilter like my mom or sisters but one of my favorite blankets that i can make is a flannel and minky blanket. My kids love theirs. You can mix it up as you see fit. For example if it is a newborn make a blanket that is 34 inches 0 9 m square and if the baby is older make a 44 inch 1 1 m square blanket step 3.
I am making it very plan with kantha stitching or pearl stitching and i am having the hardest time getting my needle in and out of the layers of fabric. Start by cutting your fabric. Use a rotary cutter and cutting mat to make it easier to cut your edges straight. To sew a blanket start by stacking the flannel right side up on top of the batting followed by the plush fabric right side down and pinning the layers together.
Step 1 buy 2 yards 1 8 m of flannel in different but complementary colors or patterns.