Diy Fleece Blanket Braided
Recorded on january 10 2012 using a flip video camera.
Diy fleece blanket braided. Next cut a 2 x 2 inch inch square out of each corner. For this project you will need. A quick tutorial on the braided edge finish for fleece blankets. Here is a step by step guide.
The method used in making one as directed by scatteredthoughofacraftmom is also pretty simple and straightforward and can be used to make almost any size of fleece blanket. Diy sewn fleece blankets flaunt a great look. This project is ideal for beginning sewers. Cut two lengths of fleece fabric.
I ll walk you through. Making a sewn fleece blanket. Braid edge fleece blanket. Lay both pieces that you are using on top of each other wrong sides together and make sure they line up.
This easy braid edge fleece blanket is cuddly and soft without the hard knots of no sew fleece blankets. This is a fun way to finish the edge of a simple fleece blanket that is similar to a tie blanket more sophisticated look. Braided fleece blankets are great because they are dual layered and thus give you a bit of extra warmth while having a tidy braided edge that requires no sewing. So the blankets don t end up too long and skinny i cut each piece to be about 48 inches x 36 inches.
The braided edge creates a lovely finished border for the blanket and adds a stylishness that tie blankets just don t have. Click here for diy project estimated cost under 10. While tie blankets have a very casual unrefined look to them the braided fleece blanket looks like it came from a store. 1 1 2 yards of a fleece material i used lavender fleece scissors sewing machine and thread and a crochet hook to start this project trim your fleece fabric by cutting of the selvage edges to have one nice clean piece of fleece.
So easy and so much more fun than the traditional tied finish. This is so much prettier than a tied fleece blanket and is just as easy. Once you re done making it you can decide on whether to keep it for yourself or gift it as a present to someone you truly care about.