Self Binding Blanket Tutorial – How to make a self binding fleece blanket

This self-binding blanket is fast and easy to make! Its double thickness is warm and comfortable. Use complementary fabrics to give the blanket a nice look. You can use cuddle fabric or fleece to sew this blanket.

The video tutorial makes it easy, fast, and fun to make. Written instructions are also included, making it simple to review the steps.

Self-binding Blanket Video Tutorial

Self-binding Blanket Tutorial

Step 1 – Cut the material

Cut off the salvages of the fabric (approximately 1 inch on each side, for a total of 2 inches from both Fabric 1 and Fabric 2). Cut Fabric 1 so it measures 72 inches by 48 inches, and Fabric 2 so it measures 82 inches by 58 inches.

Step 2 – Layout the blanket

Place Fabric 2 (the larger piece of fabric) right side up on the floor. Fold it in half and place a pin in the center to mark it. Repeat with all four sides.

Then place Fabric 1 right side down (so the right sides are touching). Next, fold it in half and pin at the center, just like you did with Fabric 2, on all four sides.

Line up the center pins on Fabric 1 and 2, and pin them together from the center out on all four sides – be sure to use plenty of pins for the best results with your self-binding blanket.

Step 3 – Sew the first seam

Using a straight stitch with a ½-inch seam allowance, sew from the center outward on each of the four sides. Be sure to end your seam ½ inch away from the edge of the fabric for your self-binding blanket.

Step 4 – Turn is right side out

Now it’s time to make the mitered corners. I’m sure you’ve noticed the excess fabric on each corner of your blanket. We’re going to use this to make mitered corners, using an old trick.

Fold the blanket at one of the corners so the seams touch and the edges of the excess fabric (Fabric 2) line up.

Then take your ruler and marking pen, and line up your ruler so it meets the edge at a 45-degree angle. Draw a line with your pen.

This is where you’ll sew a seam (don’t cut just yet—sew it first! You might even want to flip it right-side-out and check it to be sure.)

Once you’re happy with the seam, cut off the excess fabric. Repeat this for the other three corners.

Step 5 – Finish up the self-binding blanket

Now it’s time to finish up the blanket. Flip it right side out, taking care to get all the corners fully turned.

Then lay the blanket flat – taking care that it is lying perfectly flat and the borders are straight (the border should be approximately 2.5 inches wide).

Pin the closed turning gap, and pin down the fabric between the border and Fabric 1.

To secure the blanket and sew the gap shut, use a serpentine stitch (or any decorative stitch you prefer) all along the seam between Fabric 1 and Fabric 2.

Trim any loose threads, and your self-binding blanket is finished!

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