One of my very best friends is pregnant with a cute little boy.
I started thinking about gift ideas and although new mommies
always receive dozens of little blankets,
I figured another cute one can't hurt right?
I am not the most experienced sewer, so quilts and such
were out of the question.
I started brainstorming and came up with this design.
I loved how simple and cute this baby blanket
turned out and wanted to share it with those that are looking
for a basic sewing project!
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I went to Joanns Fabric to look around
and HUZZAH their snuggly flannels were on sale for
$2.50 A YARD!
Yes seriously, two full walls of fabric goodness
ON SALE!
I couldn't decide.
I debated between 5 different patterns.
So simple because the store announcer said they would be closing soon
and the fact that I LOVED this fabric.
the monsters won. :)
I chose the monsters fabric first and then found another flannel
that I felt matched but wasn't too overbearing.
I got a yard of each and then found some fun red rick-rack for the edges.
(I would suggest getting a rick rack that is no skinnier than 3/4")
Step 1: If any of the edges are uneven or have words on them,
trim them off without sacrificing too much of the fabric.
Step 2: Put right sides together like so.
Step 3: Start pinning the rick rack between the two fabrics.
I played around a little bit, but found that pinning it,
allowing just a little of the rick rack showing on the outside,
was the perfect amount in order for the rick rack to show fully
once it was flipped inside out.
Continue pinning down the side about 4 to 5" apart.
When it comes to the corners you have two options.
You can keep the rick rack in one piece and round the corner
and keep pinning, or you can cut the rick rack at each edge
and just make sure the corners match up without
awkward ends hanging out.
I chose to cut the corners and pin it that way.
Step 3: When you begin to sew, set your needle so that it is sewing
directly in the middle of the rick rack.
Once you have sewn around all the edges
leave about 8 inches at the end so that you can flip it to right sides out.
Step 4: This is where it gets a little tricky.
With the help of my mothers talent of explaining over the phone
and the visuals from Pinterest, I learned how
to make an invisible stitch!
The blog positively splendid really helped me out!
Once the hole is stitched up.........
Ta-DA!
Like I said I loved how it turned out and how simple
the design was.
Flannel is such a great fabric for babies because
it's light weight but sturdy and
is great for swaddling those cuties up tight!
This could easily be a one day project that
you can whip out last minute.
This is my first real tutorial so if I skipped any major steps
or was unclear in my descriptions please ask questions!
Thanks!
