Self Binding Baby Receiving Blanket Pattern

If you need a visual there s a youtube video if you google the self binding baby quilt receiving blanket that s 12 38 minutes long.

Self binding baby receiving blanket pattern.

Use a serpentine stitch for a nice finished look. So it ll be nice to have these step by step pictures to help us out. Then you are done. Using a wide zigzag 5mm wide and 5mm long works well stitch down raw edges around entire blanket.

If you don t do the extra stitch this blanket will be done in 10 minutes and you can make several if you need them. If you have a baby shower to go to or you re in need of a birthday or holiday gift for a newborn this easy self binding baby blanket will be the perfect gift. You can make any sizes you d like with as wide or small of a border as you d like by playing around with the dimensions of the cut pieces. Adding binding to a blanket can be tricky but this self binding blanket tutorial will help you learn how to make a blanket that looks professional and detailed without causing you stress.

It s stephanie from stephie b s designs here again today to walk you through how to make a self binding blanket. Most of you have probably made a self binding blanket before but we still wanted to post a tutorial because it seems like every time we need to make one of these blankets we have to refer to our pattern. The minky will create a wide border on the edges of our blanket. For this baby blanket you can choose any type of fabric you want.

I made 5 for my new granddaughter whom we are still waiting to be born and another with yo gabba gabba flannel for her sister who is 1. If you choose to do the decorative stitch this baby receiving blanket pattern will take a little longer to finish but then it makes such a cute blanket for you or for a gift. Sew an additional 10 square in the center of blanket if desired. Self binding blankets use two layers of fabric which add extra warmth and coziness.

This easy to follow tutorial has photos for all of the steps so that you can follow along and be sure you re on the right track. You can pick two designs that. 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. 30 square for blanket front 40 square for blanket.

We re making a 35 sized blanket which is perfect as a baby blanket with a 45 backing and binding piece. This tutorial includes step by step instructions and a video to help you create a flawless blanket in no time.