| Here's a quick sewing project that will have you | | | | seam. Stop when you get 1/4" from the next |
| snuggled up in a warm fleece blanket in about | | | | edge. |
| 1hour. | | | | Step 5. Fold the strip up so that the raw edges |
| You will be making a fleece blanket with a fabric | | | | on the side line up. |
| trim. | | | | Step 6. Fold the strip down so that the raw |
| You will need: | | | | edges are aligned with the next edge. Sew a 1/4" |
| 3 yards of your favorite fleece (@ 60" x 45") | | | | seam. |
| - the dimensions don't have to be exact... they | | | | Step 7. Sew the rest of the raw edges in the |
| can be whatever you'd like them to be | | | | same way. When you return to the starting point |
| Complementary Trim fabric (strip that is 8 1/4" | | | | allow about 3/4" of trim to over lap the 1" folded |
| wide by the perimeter of the flannel) | | | | end. |
| - you may need to piece your fabric strips | | | | Step 8. Fold the fabric over to the right side of |
| together to achieve the length you need. Simply | | | | the flannel. Finger press the corners so that the |
| sew the strips together with a 1/4" seam and | | | | fabric forms mitered corners. |
| press the seams open | | | | Step 9. Fold under the fabric so that only 4" of |
| Sharp fabric scissors | | | | fabric is showing for the trim. |
| Straight edge ruler | | | | Step 10. Sew a zig-zag stitch along the folded |
| Thread to match the flannel | | | | edge of the trim and the flannel to secure the |
| Step 1. Lay your flannel wrong side up | | | | trim. |
| Step 2. Fold one side edge of the fabric strip in 1" | | | | Now you have an attractive and comfy flannel |
| and press | | | | blanket that not only keeps you warm but |
| Step 3. Starting with the folded end of the fabric | | | | matches your decor too! Make a couple for your |
| strip, lay the fabric strip right side down in the | | | | children's rooms! |
| middle of one of the flannel edges... aligning the | | | | Think about changing the dimensions and fabric to |
| raw edges and pin. | | | | make placemats. Make a long one for a table |
| Step 4. Sew the fabric to the flannel with a 1/4" | | | | runner! |