No-Sew Fleece Baby Blanket Instructions

Fleece is available is many patterns and colors.

Fleece no-sew projects are very popular because they're easy and quick. Fleece lends itself to no-sew projects because the material doesn't fray along cut, unfinished edges. You can find fleece at any fabric store, and it's available in a wide range of colors and patterns. Although most fleece fabric is sold in 58-inch widths, some stores sell 48-inch fleece panels with a central design and border. You can make a no-sew fleece baby blanket in about an hour.

Things You'll Need

• 2 pieces of fleece, 48" by 58"
• Dressmaker pins
• Ruler
• Fabric pencil
• Sewing scissors

Instructions

1. Prewash your fabric according to the manufacturer's instructions.

2. 

   Pin fabric pieces together to prevent slippage.

   Layer the two pieces of fleece together, aligning edges and pinning them in place.

3. With your ruler and fabric pencil, measure and mark a 5-inch by 5-inch square at each corner of the fabric. Cut the squares out of the panels with sewing scissors.

4. Measure and mark 1-inch increments along all four edges of both pieces of fleece.

5. Mark a horizontal line 5 inches from the edge on all four sides (parallel to the edge). Then mark vertical lines running from the edge to the horizontal line at each 1-inch increment mark.

6. 

   Use sewing scissors to make precise cuts in fabric.

   Cut fringe on all four sides by cutting each vertical line from the edge to the horizontal line 5 inches from the edge.

7. Starting at one corner, tie the first fringe piece on the front panel to the first fringe piece on the back panel in a square knot.

8. Continue tying front and back fringe pieces together along all four sides. Remove the pins.

Tips & Warnings

• You can trim the fringe to a shorter length if you like.

References

• Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores: No-Sew Fleece Blanket and Pillow

Resources

• Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores: Fancy Fleece No-Sew Blanket