How to Sew Fleece Throws

Fleece blankets are cozy for kids and adults.

Fleece throw blankets can be cozy and cost-effective alternatives to quilts. They are quick and easy to make. Use fleece that you purchase on a roll, or keep your eye out for fleece blankets that are on sale at the store, then cut them to make several smaller fleece throws. With a double fleece throw, the design on the fabric is reversible, rather than having one wrong and one right side.

Things You'll Need

• 4 yards of fleece (you need a piece at least 50 inches wide, although it usually comes 60 inches wide, which is OK)
• 7 yards pompom trim
• Thread
• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Straight pins
• Needle

Instructions

1. Cut the 4 yards of fleece in half so that you have two pieces, 72 inches by 50 or 60 inches, depending on the width of your fabric. Make sure the edges are straight. You may have to trim them just a bit to make sure there is no ragged, or selvage, edge.

2. Lay one piece of fleece on the table with the right side facing up.

3. Place your trim on top, right at the edge. Make sure the pompoms are facing in, toward the middle of the fabric and not toward the edge.

4. Put the other piece of fleece on top, with the right side facing down.

5. Pin the edges together, making sure to catch the trim in the pins.

6. Sew a 1/2-inch seam around the edges, leaving about 12 inches free on one side so that you can turn the blanket right side out. Make sure the pompom trim is sewn down as well.

7. Trim the corners so that they do not bulge or bump up when the throw blanket is right side out.

8. Remove all the pins.

9. Turn the blanket right side out and push the corners out completely.

10. Sew the opening closed by hand with a needle and thread. Don't forget to keep the trim going across this opening.

Tips & Warnings

• You do not have to add the pompom trim. Simply make the throw the same way, eliminating the trim.

• You can use matching fleece fabrics, or a solid color on one side and coordinating pattern on the other for a different look.

• If you do not like to hand sew, fold the edges of the opening in, making sure to insert the trim. Machine-stitch about 1/2 inch from the edge around the entire blanket, including the opening. This adds a decorative touch, and eliminates the hand sewing bit.

References

• AllFreeCrafts.com: Comfy Fleece Throw with Pompom Trim