How to Cut Fabric for a Frayed Look on a Rag Blanket

Rag blankets make wonderful gifts for baby showers. They are fun and easy to make and will be a much loved addition to any child's collection of keepsakes. One important step in making a rag blanket is fraying the edges. This is probably the most time consuming portion of creating a rag blanket.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sewn rag blanket
• Scissors for fraying

1. Lay out your blanket on a flat work surface with the raw edges out.

2. Hold the raw edges together and clip around each square. Be sure not to clip all the way to the seams. You want to leave at least 1/4 inch from the seam to the end of the cut for proper fraying.

3. Make each of the clips around the square approximately 1/2 inch apart.

4. Continue clipping until all of the raw edges are cut.

5. Throw the blanket into the washing machine to fray the edges for the desired effect. This will fray the edges and you will be good to go.

Tips & Warnings

• Take your time. Your patience will be rewarded with a properly frayed rag blanket.
• Make sure not to make your cuts so deep that you cut into the seams.