Fleece blanket with a satin binding tutorial

This is the first step beyond the fleece tie blanket. It’s a really basic tutorial. I’ll be featuring more different fleece blankets that you can make that are a step above a regular tie blanket.  This blanket is easy to make and because you aren’t losing any surface area to the ties.  It’s a perfect beginner project that teaches basic principles and you have a nice light fleece throw when you’re finished.

For this project you will need:

2 yards fleece fabric

2 packages satin blanket binding

Rotary cutter, ruler and mat

Sewing Essentials (pins, scissors, etc.)

 

Fleece blanket with a satin binding tutorial

Step 1 – Prep the fleece for sewing

Cut off the selvages of the fleece.  Make sure that all the edges are straight.

Step 2 – Make the satin binding long enough

To make the binding long enough to go all the way around the blanket.  You will need to sew the two  lengths of binding together.  To make this as seamless as possible the binding will be sewn on and angle.  Take both peices of binding and with right sides (slippery sides) together, sew together at a 45 degree angle across the two pieces.  Snip excess.

Step 3 – Add the binding to the blanket

Depending on the brand of binding one side might be slightly longer than the other.  The slightly longer side will go on the bottom of the blanket.  Starting in the middle of one side of the blanket have the binding pinch the sides of the fleece.  Using a wide zig zag stitch sew along the edge of binding

Step 4 – Make a Mitered Corner

There are two methods you can use on a corner.  One is faster than the other.  The faster method  can have issues if it’s not done properly (the binding can become untucked).  The fast way:  stop of few inches from the  edge fo the blanket, leaving the needle in fabric.  Use a straight pin to hold the binding in place as you wrap it to make the turn around the corner.  Fold the fabric so it makes mitered corner, pin in place continue sewing on the edge of the binding, turning at the corner and continue sewing.  The slower option is sew to the edge of the blanket, finish the seam , then turn the corner.  This will prevent the corner from getting untucked.

Step 5 – Finish the blanket

Once you come to the  the point where you began cut off the excess leaving and inch to turn under.Continue sewing along the edge aof satin to complete the binding.  Finishe your seam and trim your threads.

More Fleece Blanket Tutorials:

• How to Make a No Sew Fleece Tie Blanket (better method with templates!)
• Duvet Cover
• Stitch ‘n flip quilt
• Rag quilt (Easy Beginner’s Guide)
• How to crochet the edge of a Fleece Blanket
• Fleece Blanket with a Satin Binding
• Fleece Ribbon Throw
• You can see all of the blanket tutorials here

Additional Fleece Sewing Projects:

• Bow Ear Warmer Headband
• Fleece Scarf with Pockets
• Red Riding Hood Cape
• Washable Duster
• Warm Mittens
• Easy Fleece Blanket
• Quick Sew Hobo
• Child’s Fleece Robe
• Child’s Fleece Pants