Learn how to make a fabric baby blanket with this easy and fun sewing project. A fabric baby blanket is a soft and cozy blanket that is perfect for cuddling your little one. You can make a fabric baby blanket in any size and shape you want, and customize it with different fabrics, patterns, and embellishments. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a fabric baby blanket with a simple square design and a rounded corner.

What You Need

To make a fabric baby blanket, you will need the following materials and tools:

Fabric of your choice. You can use any knit or woven fabric, such as cotton, flannel, minky, or fleece. Knit fabric is stretchy and soft, while woven fabric is sturdy and smooth. You can also use different fabrics for the front and back of the blanket for more variety.

• Matching thread
• Sewing machine or needle
• Pins or sewing clips
• Scissors or rotary cutter and cutting mat
• Iron and ironing board
• Ruler or measuring tape
• Large plate or bowl for rounding the corners

How to Make a Fabric Baby Blanket

Follow these steps to make a fabric baby blanket:

Cut out the fabric for the front and back of the blanket.

You will need two pieces of fabric that are the same size and shape. Decide on the size you want and cut out two fabric pieces accordingly. You can use a simple square or rectangle shape or any other shape you like.

Round off the corners of the fabric pieces.

Use a large plate or bowl as a template to round off the four corners of each fabric piece. Trace the curve of the plate or bowl on each corner with a marker or chalk. Cut along the curved lines with scissors or a rotary cutter.

Pin or clip the fabric pieces right sides together.

Place the two fabric pieces right sides together, aligning the edges and corners. Pin or clip them together around the edges, leaving a few inches of gap on one side for turning later.

Sew around the edges of the fabric pieces with a 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) seam allowance.

Start from somewhere along one side and sew around the edges of the fabric pieces with a straight stitch on your sewing machine or a backstitch by hand. Leave a few inches of gap on the same side for turning later. Backstitch at the beginning and end of your stitching to secure it.

Turn the blanket right side out through the gap.

Reach into the gap between the fabric pieces and pull out the right side of the blanket. Push out the corners and edges with your fingers or something pointy but not sharp, such as a chopstick or a knitting needle.

Press the blanket with an iron.

Press the seams flat with an iron, folding in the raw edges of the gap along the seam line.

Topstitch around the edges of the blanket to close the gap and finish it.

Topstitch around the edges of the blanket with a 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) seam allowance, using a straight stitch or a decorative stitch on your sewing machine or a slip stitch by hand. This will close the gap and give your blanket a neat look.

Congratulations! You have made a fabric baby blanket!

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FAQs

Q: What is a fabric baby blanket?

A: A fabric baby blanket is a soft and cozy blanket that is perfect for cuddling your little one.

Q: How much fabric do I need to make a fabric baby blanket?

A: The amount of fabric you need depends on the size and shape of your fabric baby blanket. You can use any amount of fabric you have or buy new fabric for your project. In general, you will need about 1 yard (0.9 m) of fabric for each side of the blanket.

Q: How do I round off the corners of the fabric pieces?

A: To round off the corners of the fabric pieces, you will need to use a large plate or bowl as a template to trace the curve of the plate or bowl on each corner with a marker or chalk. You will then need to cut along the curved lines with scissors or a rotary cutter.

Q: How do I sew the fabric pieces together?

A: To sew the fabric pieces together, you will need to place them right sides together, aligning the edges and corners. You will then need to pin or clip them together around the edges, leaving a few inches of gap on one side for turning later. You will then need to sew around the edges of the fabric pieces with a 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) seam allowance, leaving a few inches of gap on the same side for turning later.

Q: How do I customize my fabric baby blanket?

A: You can customize your fabric baby blanket by using different fabrics, colors, and patterns for the front and back of the blanket. You can also use different shapes and sizes for the blanket. You can also add embellishments, such as appliques, embroidery, or pom poms to your fabric baby blanket for more style and personality.