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How To Make Easy Baby Blankets!

DIY Sewing, Do It Yourself

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Homemade baby blankets are a very sweet gift to new mamas-to-be. Not only can they be personalized with appliques and nursery colors, but they are also SUPER easy to sew yourself. Consider baby blankets and burp cloths to be an easy beginning to sew idea. When I first purchased my sewing machine, I was in my second trimester with my little boy and I wanted to make something useful. Instead of spending A LOT of money on uber-adorable blankets, I thought, “I CAN MAKE THOSE.” And I did. Now you can too! 

Have you ever wanted to make easy baby blankets? You can make them i less than 30 minutes! Find the perfect fabric, wash it, and begin sewing!

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Supplies Needed (* aff. link)

  • 3/4 to 1 yard of fabric per side. (I love the adorable snuggle flannel fabric from Fabric.com*, Amazon*, and Jo-Ann’s)
  • Fabric Scissors*
  • Rotary Cutter* (Optional, but helpful)
  • Iron*
  • Straight Pins*
  • Quality Coordinating Thread*

 

Want a free baby blanket sizing guide? Keep scrolling to the bottom of this post!

These homemade baby blankets are made with the cutest fabric that's perfect for your new little bundle of joy

First, head straight to your local Jo-Ann Fabric or browse to Amazon &  Fabric.com! Select two coordinating fabrics. You will need about 3/4 to 1 yard of fabric for each side of the blanket. I would recommend pre-washing your fabric to allow for any shrinkage. This will avoid any pulling once you sew the fabric.

 

  • Related: How to Applique a Baby T-Shirt
  • Related: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Hooded Towels
  • Related: 11 Things to Know Before You Sew with Minky Fabric

 

How to make easy baby blankets

 This may be considered cheating… but it’s what I do. I lay both fabrics right side facing one another. In order to accurately cut/measure/square up the fabric, I like to make sure they are even. Trim the fabric to the size desired. Usually, I will make the blanket one full bolt width (42″-44″) wide and about 30″ long. It’s purely up to you and the amount of fabric you have available. We use these blankets for nap time and I like to make sure we can get A LOT of use out of them. 🙂

Making your own baby blanket is a simple craft that only takes about 30 minutes

Anyways, once your fabric is trimmed and right sides are still facing each other, pin the fabric every few inches apart to keep the material together. Load your sewing machine with any color of thread. Use any extra thread that you have lying around. No one will see it. Using a straight stitch, slowly begin to sew around the perimeter of the blanket. I usually like to give myself 1/4″-1/2″ seam allowance.

making a baby blanket doesn't require complicated sewing patterns so it's an easy beginner craft

Be sure to trim any excess fabric in the corners. Leave a small area unsewn so that you can pull the fabric out. Top stitch over the opening to make sure that the fabric is secure. The next step is VERY important. Press the blanket before you begin the decorative top stitch.

This adorable baby animal fabric is being sewed into a homemade baby blanket

Choose your favorite top stitch and carefully go sew over the perimeter of the blanket. To speed things up, I traditionally choose a zigzag design in a contrasting color of thread. It’s purely up to you!

And there it is! A wonderful, handmade blanket for a new mama-to-be! These pair well with homemade baby burp cloths. See the baby burp cloth tutorial here.

This DIY baby blanket doesn't require any complicated sewing patterns

You can make baby blankets, swaddling blankets, or burp cloths with this simple baby blanket tutorial

 

You can see that these are relatively simple to make yourself. You can customize fabric prints and colors to coordinate perfectly with the new baby’s nursery. And for a only a few dollars apiece, you can create an entire set for less than the price of one thin flannel blanket! As you master this tutorial, don’t be afraid to round the edges or add applique. Have fun sewing and ooh-ing over cute baby gifts!

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January 29, 2016 · 7 Comments

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I’m a busy mom of two little ones who is constantly looking for the yummiest meals that are quick to make for school nights. I am a big fangirl of chalk paint projects because they make my DIY skills look amazing– even though I’m not a pro. I believe in creating routines to keep our days in check– even if they change each season! I completely understand what it’s like to be a Type A personality who tries to plan all the things, but still, wonder where to simply start.I’m a huge fan of not being Pinterest perfect. I prefer done over perfect any day.

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Comments

  1. bing says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before
    but after going through a few of the articles
    I realized it’s new to me. Anyhow, I’m certainly
    happy I stumbled upon it and I’ll be bookmarking it and checking back
    regularly!

    Reply
  2. Blanca F says

    June 16, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    I stumbled upon your blog as well and you’ve already given me many ideas!

    Best Regards!

    Reply
  3. Roxanne says

    July 10, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    I’ve stumbled onto your blog at the right time. I’m trying to make my first grandchild a blanket but after careful measuring and pinning it moves as I sew. I go slow because I’m new to sewing. What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Brittany says

      July 10, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      I tend to over pin the pieces to avoid the moving! Depending on the fabric, I like to keep the pins just an inch or two apart. If you find that it moves still, I’d keep going slow. Are you using minky fabric? Sometimes that moves alot and can be a little challenging.

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      • Terri says

        October 5, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        Or maybe take some pressure off the foot, I have a janome sewing machine and I have to adjust the pressure on the foot per the fabric I am sewing. Good luck

        Reply
  4. J. V. Speyer says

    April 20, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    These are adorable! Thank you for sharing them!

    Reply
    • Brittany says

      April 20, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply

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