Self Binding Baby Receiving Blanket Pattern

This tutorial includes step by step instructions and a video to help you create a flawless blanket in no time.

Self binding baby receiving blanket pattern.

When using cuddle 3 for the backing you can add topstitch ing along the outside fold edge. I made 5 for my new granddaughter whom we are still waiting to be born and another with yo gabba gabba flannel for her sister who is 1. If you have a baby shower to go to or you re in need of a birthday or holiday gift for a newborn this easy self binding baby blanket will be the perfect gift. So it ll be nice to have these step by step pictures to help us out.

30 square for blanket front 40 square for blanket. Adding binding to a blanket can be tricky but this self binding blanket tutorial will help you learn how to make a blanket that looks professional and detailed without causing you stress. If you need a visual there s a youtube video if you google the self binding baby quilt receiving blanket that s 12 38 minutes long. Using a wide zigzag 5mm wide and 5mm long works well stitch down raw edges around entire blanket.

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. It s stephanie from stephie b s designs here again today to walk you through how to make a self binding blanket. You can make any sizes you d like with as wide or small of a border as you d like by playing around with the dimensions of the cut pieces. Sew an additional 10 square in the center of blanket if desired.

Use a serpentine stitch for a nice finished look. For this baby blanket you can choose any type of fabric you want. Self binding blankets use two layers of fabric which add extra warmth and coziness. Cuddle baby self binding receiving blanket september 27 2013 by amy smart amy smart baby blanket my cuddle corner sewing projects sewing with cuddle kozy cuddle kozy cuddle solids tutorial cuddle fabrics easy mitered corner baby blanket mitered corner baby blankets diary of a quilter cuddle cuddle baby self binding.

You can pick two designs that. We re making a 35 sized blanket which is perfect as a baby blanket with a 45 backing and binding piece. Then you are done. The minky will create a wide border on the edges of our blanket.

There are a couple methods for making self binding blankets floating around the web but the one i m discussing today has proven it s successful on five different occasions so it s definitely the one i recommend the most. If you don t do the extra stitch this blanket will be done in 10 minutes and you can make several if you need them.