Click on the button to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies you need to make your own Self Binding Baby Blankets! This tutorial is GREAT! Thanks for the great tutorial! Before moving your minky an inch, pin those layers in place, so that you’re sure you’ll be sewing right where you need to. If the very tip of the triangle is a little off, that’s okay…….just be sure that the 2 edges along the bottom where you sewed your front and back pieces together, are nice and evenly matched up. How far up do you think you could size this blanket? Be sure that you have the stretch going the same way for each of your fabrics and cut to the dimensions listed below. Mine turned out perfect!! I know every child is different but there’s something about Minky that is just so cuddly and soothing. But check out those mitered corners……it’s all one continuous piece from the back. Thanks for sharing! I did all the corners first and pinned those down, and then. Very cute blanket but just don’t get it. Or wrap that blanket up and use a baby gift. Anyway, just to be safe, I’d say always pre-wash. :), Oh, and no, I didn’t use the walking foot but if you have one, it would probably help a little bit. Do you have a video or anything to show me how to do this? Thanks for the great tutorial! I love this! $10.35 compare at $11.95. Thank you SO MUCH for the tutorial!! I have a new cousin -he would LOVE this!! Before starting the blanket , I read through the instructions several times. It will help later on when closing up that hole.). And thanks Emma, glad you’re enjoying them! Hope that helps! I just put the tape right along the cut edge, pin like crazy, then sew along (outside) the tape. I made one that had cupcakes printed on it recently for my grandniece. When you’re finished sewing all of your sides, your backing fabric will overhang around all four sides of the front fabric…..plus you’ll have four corners that look really wonky, like the one below. That way it can even have his initial lol. Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial! I have been scrolling Pinterest ever since I found out I was pregnant trying to find a tutorial that ACTUALLY showed how to do it. Maybe I’m doing something wrong, but I haven’t been successful in a % off coupon in months! I bought some minky on sale at the end of last winter and have been wanting to make some blankets for my girls to use when they’re reading on the couch (it’s winter time down here in Australia) and with number 4 due in late November will have to make an extra one for him/her. I have 2 yards of fabric for both top and bottom. You should maybe bold the part aBout keeping the end of your ruler on the fold! Fantastic tutorial! **Note: you can use flannel fabric instead……and it would work just as well! Ha. And then place a pin there to mark it. This self binding blanket tutorial is fast and easy to make!. Hope this helps! 1-Knight Chenille Blanket 2-Multiple crib sheets 3-Multiple burp cloths 4-Multiple teethers 5-Chenille blankets for the twins 6-Peacock diaper for Artemis 7-Self binding blanket 8-Dragon quilt for John 9-Traveling quilt for Melanie 10-traveling quilt for Jenny 11-Spartan quilt for camper 12-Meadowland quilt for Audrey 13-Starburst quilt for Brooke 14- Christmas BOM quilt from 2010 15 … That. Maybe my son won’t notice that it’s a weird oblong. Thanks! Try self binding! Well, that wasn’t going to happen here in the long hallways of the mall. So, Ashley, you can add “Enabler” to your list of talents….. Then, I printed out “BOY” from the computer, cut out each letter, and then traced them MIRROR IMAGE onto the paper side of the adhesive. October (6) September (5) August (8) July (13) June (5) May (3) April (5) March (10) What a very cute idea :) Maybe you could do a guest post on here……, Oh my goodness… I’ve bound other things with the same piece of backing fabric, but it never occurred to me to do it this way. It’s easier to finish one side completely. PLUS, there’s just something fun about making something yourself that you know will be loved and cuddled and snuggled. I have been quite disappointed (and honestly more slow in my ordering) because of this news, so any input would be appreciated!! Then just pull off the tape. I can’t wait to get started! Now, if you want to applique something on the front, now is the time to do so. :), Adults can have one too, right? Any help would be appreciated. Several people also seemed confused by the instructions pertaining to sewing the ends together beginning at the center of each side. Ashley, My blanket failed!!!! My mind just could not conjure up the seam lines. Is that normal? Then, turn your blanket right side out through the opening you left along one side. Thank you for sharing! Would this work for a bigger blanket? Is. Just be sure to stop sewing 1/2 inch before each end. (If sewing a stretchy fabric and you’re noticing some pulling or rippling of the fabric, just increase the stitch length a bit and that usually fixes the problem. This just helps the needle hop over more of the fabric at once.). I know, I know…..I’ve already made so many simple blankets but I think I’m officially done. ;), My son LOVES his minky blanket that we received as a gift! I shared this red and polka dot one, and this pink, gray, and white one. I’m horrible at figuring this stuff out if i want it to be 58″ x36″ how much fabric would i need to buy and what should the cuts be to do the rest of the steps? And your quilting meander show up beautifully in the photos. So. The video I found is excellent for a visual learner. To find the exact middle of each side, the easiest way is to fold each side in half, and place a pin right at the fold. Once your fabric is marked, it’s now … Tuck edges of center fabric square toward the outside/backing fabric. When I did double minky, my smaller centre piece bunched up quite a bit after it was all done and didn’t lay flat. :), Your blanket turned out great and I’m sure your little guy will love it! Nope. There is a great tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew.Since I do not do self-binding quilting often, I have attached this great tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew. How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket (Video Tutorial & Free Sewing Pattern) November 2, 2020 by Michael Nystrom Last year Teresa tackled “How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket in Cuddle® Minky Fabric” as one of the first videos in our Sew Together Tuesday educational series, and after we saw that our fans loved it. We’ve recently inherited a new kitten and it seems she was separated from her mother too soon. Minky has a stretch one way but not the other. I don’t hand sew the final edge, as I’ve preferred sewing that by machine with a decorative stitch that adds a bit more protection that the stitches will stay put as the years pass. Match up one of the sides of your 2 pieces……however, they obviously are different lengths. And yeah, minky can be a little finicky because of the stretch but just use lots of pins and sew slowly. While there, we had some time to kill one afternoon, so 2 of my sisters and I walked the long hallways of the mall. Place your blanket on a hard table, counter, or floor and evenly distribute all the edges and make sure everything is laying perfectly flat. I have and it’s awesome!” She just turned four and has enjoyed one of these “cuddlers” for every birthday since she has blessed this world. Thank you! I think I need to make another. Now, sew all the way around the fabric where the two layers meet, zig-zagging the layers together. Have fun! All of the self building blankets I’ve ever seen have been square, I like that yours is a rectangle. Please, please, please ALWAYS keep this up. I do like your construction better, as I was just wraping and topstitching . What would be the measurements for it? Watch the tutorial here or at YouTube. Very nice, I have a bunch of minky in my stash and a cute little boy to make a gift for-perfect!! You can also finish the edges with a self-binding method, bringing the backing forward to sew over the edges of the quilt. The back of the quilt is made using a very simple patchwork. I wasn’t successful folding over the Minky for self binding the one time I tried so I just attach binding out of quilting cotton- something from the front usually- I machine to the back, fold forward and hand stitch it. Learn how to self bind a quilt using coordinating quilt backing that eliminates the need to purchase or cut binding. Thanks Lynnette…..and I agree, I’m loving that crisp blue with the gray. I was going to use it with a newborn but am worried about the chemicals getting on the baby. Cudos!! I hope this is not inappropriate, to add the link I found on YouTube. So this time around we went with 1/4 yrd per color and It was still too much! What genius!! Would it work the same way using minky as front fabric with satin backing and binding? Sewing minky is much easier if you are in a position to invest in some tools – specifically a walking foot and a wide extension table. These directions are superb as always. But if I was making this blanket with one layer of minky and one layer of cotton, I would have absolutely pre-washed first….simply because those two fabrics will behave so differently in the wash. Handmade items are so loved and appreciated by all. Now if I had followed them properly I wouldn’t of had to take apart. Done. I’m so glad I found your awesome tutorial. J Rachel Besnard's November Referral Contest ~ NEW! I did great up until the corner part. I folded the rest of the edges down just the same. Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial Self Binding means: Bring the quilt backing to the front and using it as your binding, I am bring this over from The Quilt Ladies, this post is used and asked for all the time, Thank you for that. Hi, just wondering if this would work with a quilt, and if the quilt backing was fleece? (Plus, that means less time washing laundry. Oh, this is perfect then. Your email address will not be published. (And before pinning, make sure that the backing fabric extends beyond the front fabric by 4 inches at each end. :). I’m making my blanket for my very best friend’s daughter, who had a beautiful baby boy yesterday! ~Lindsay from Ohio. And the color selections are so much better when you make your own. Thanks for sharing this! This is a technique where you are folding over the backing onto the batting and quilt top to cover the raw edges. Once the sewing and turning right side out occurs, the excess fabric that was pooled during constructtion becomes the binding – kind of like magic! I’m not happy at all with the results. I realized she needed a nap, STAT. Those colors just go so well together! Hello! fusible adhesive (only if you add the applique), a wide ruler, with a nice 90 degree angle. And for fun, I added this little appliqued ‘BOY’ to the front. The backing fabric wanted to overhang too much on one side and not others so making the corners was very hard and tricky. Has anyone come up with dimensions? (Believe me, we tried on several occasions to trick her with a similar one. Haha! I know I will just end up ruining the fabric if I try to unpick it… what is your suggestion??? Oh, and at the opening, pin the top layer of fabric under a 1/2 inch…. What a lovely quilt you made, thak you for sharing with us here! Such a hassle! I’ve made several Minky baby blankets for friends and I look forward to trying this tutorial. 2. However, when you reach the end (at both ends), stop a 1/2 inch before you reach the end of the top fabric edge. But, there is another way! The blankets turn out but I spend hours cutting! Mitered Self-Binding with Fleece; My Quilt-y Xmas Wishlist! My grandson will love it. Have you tried any of our other blanket tutorials? I think it’s the “furry” exterior, plus the softness and warmth of it. May 15, 2020 - Explore Mary Siroky's board "minky fabric", followed by 119 people on Pinterest. Ash, thanks so much for the tute, it was perfect timing for my friend’s baby shower. However written instructions are included … Press outside edges flat. You just have to allow for the stretch of the minky. Or about sewing each of the corners together after drawing the line? (Remember to use a piece of fabric between your iron and your minky.) Grab a wide ruler that has a nice 90 degree angle (or you could use a piece of printer paper) and line up the very end with the diagonal fold of the triangle. I Had to pull apart and recut my blanket. I’ll give it another try this weekend. I tried all of my normal tricks but nothing was working. Might be my favorite pintest pin to date!! It’s really very simply! Minky Fabric Sewing Tip #2: Cut minky fabric with the right tool. However, if you really really want to back a quilt with minky, I think you should stick with a classic quilting baste rather than flipping it inside out like with this blanket. My baby blanket turned out beautifully. Ashley, thank you so much for introducing young (and old) folks to the joys of making things with your own two hands. :). Can you make this bigger? Draw a line with chalk or marker. I’ve been doing LOTS of these little “cuddlers” for a good while. And those little bumps on the backing of this particular minky? But you can leave that off or add any ol’ shape you want. Those little owls are such a cute idea! You better believe I overpaid for that super snuggly little blanket right then and there. And yeah, minky fabric is pretty pricey. Starting at that center pin and working your way outward, pin the two layers of fabric together. I actually bought 4 different colors the day I bought the 2 colors for this blanket. Binding a Quilt with Minky Fabric | National Quilters Circle When I had completed the quilting, I started pondering how to bind the quilt. :), Emma, those owls are FABULOUS! You’re so welcome!! It turned out GREAT!!! Fold the backing fabric over again 1/2 inch toward the front of the quilt, covering up the raw edge. The first part in the very beginning when you matched up the middle w the 4 inches on each side confused me because you are creating a border on 3 sides not 4, and then it created a border on EXTRA long fabric on one of the 3 ends. And I’m so scared of cutting them wrong. Then fold again so that the Minky overlaps the quilt top by about 3/8″. - Always pre wash cotton since it does shrink (Minky does not) - Use a 1/2 inch seam allowance, stretch needle and walking foot - Pin frequently - Keep the grain lines the same direction for both fabrics whenever possible - Sew with cotton on top, Minky on bottom I did this self-binding blanket with a quilting cotton top and Minky back & border: following you and retweeting. I’m very new to sewing and you have been so helpful to me with your clear & detailed instructions multiple times. Perfect. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/296674694181778518/ The stretchy side of the minky was a pain to line up with fleece, so the border ended up thinner on those sides. :). If it’s the sides being all sewn together, you sew all 4 sides together, the outer fabric with the front fabric (by matching up the center pins and then pinning outward)…..just the same as the one side that I showed above. (That minky stuff is slinky and you don’t want it to move and mess you up.). They are pretty simple to make, they just aren’t extremely quick. With this method- problem solved, money saved, and (most importantly) the binding automatically coordinates with the quilt! Great tutorial! There are a couple methods for making self-binding blankets floating around the web, but the one I’m discussing today has proven it’s successful on five different occasions, so it’s definitely the one I recommend the most. That’s okay! Thanks so much! Since that day, Chloe has slept with that pink-on-one-side-white-on-the-other Minky Blanket for every nap and for bedtime at night. Then I peeled the backing off and ironed them onto the lower right hand corner of the front blanket piece. 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