A super easy sewing project that’s also really inexpensive if you shop correctly. They’re also a little classier than the no-sew fleece blankets where you tie the edges together. These are great, quick gifts for baby showers.
Piece o' cake
I call them floor/car blankets because their ability to go into the washer on hot make them suitable for use as floor pads or emergency changing pads and they’re just about the right size to cover kiddo up in the car seat.
Supplies:
Zig Zag Stitch
- 1 yard fleece
- 1 yard flannel (snuggle flannel if you like)
- matching thread
Directions:
- Pre-wash your fabrics. Since these are intended for babies, use a non-scented detergent and skip the softener.
- Cut your fabrics to size and pin right sides together.
- Either serge the sides or use a wide zig-zag stitch and then trim the edges. Leave a few inches on one side to turn the fabric right side out.
Top stitch the right sides to finish the edges and create a strong seam.
- Turn fabric right side out and re-pin edges together. Turn the un-serged/zig-zagged edges under and pin together.
- Top stitch the edges.
- That’s it.
Fleece is generally sold in 60″ widths and flannel tends to be 48″ so you’ll end up with extra fleece. If you’re feeling extra creative, you can cut the extra fleece into a monogram or other appliques. To sew on the applique, use a zig-zag stitch.
Another fun embellishment is to use a fun piece of ribbon as piping. Pin the ribbon sandwiched between the fabrics and with the bulk of the ribbon towards the center of your fabric when you are pinning the right sides together in the beginning. When you flip the blanket right side out, the ribbon will extend past the seam.
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