How to Sew a Fleece Blanket with a Sewing Machine

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Күн бұрын

Use a sewing machine to sew a fleece blanket in this easy "how "to" video. This is a great beginner sewing project to practice sewing a zigzag stitch!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:07 Welcome to Sew Sew Lounge
0:26 Overview-- sewing fleece
0:51 Choosing the right fabric length for your blanket
1:58 Tools needed for this project
2:09 Get started-- trim selvage
2:55 Close-up view cutting the white (labeled) selvage
3:57 Wash and dry your fleece
4:30 Close-up view cutting the printed selvage
5:12 How to figure out the right side of your fabric
6:06 Fold the side edges towards the back (wrong) side of fabric
6:46 Close-up view right side vs. wrong side of fabric
7:23 Close-up view fold edge towards wrong side 5/8"
8:16 Close-up view folding edge 5/8" to sew 1/2"
9:04 Fold and pin the long side of the blanket first
9:13 Use the right needle to sew fleece!
10:15 Sew you sewing machine on zig zag stitch and adjust length and width
10:28 Use the max length and width on your machine
11:10 Sew at 1/2" mark
12:05 Close-up view lining up fleece 1/2" using magnetic seam guide
13:11 Roll needle down to start
13:19 Backstitch at the start of seam
14:37 Close-up view of finished zig zag stitch
15:37 Finish top and bottom edges
15:49 Fold corner of side seam to square off top edge
16:00 Close-up view folding edge 5/8/"
16:14 Close-up view folding to make left finished corner
17:03 Close-up view move down top edge and fold 5/8"
17:27 Close-up view folding to make right finished corner
18:01 Repeat folding 5/8" along bottom edge and corners
18:06 Keep all machine settings the same
18:34 Close-up view sewing the top edge of blanket
19:02 Close-up view push down fleece fold for easy sewing
19:58 Close-up view hold edge of triangle and backstitch
20:17 Close-up view finished corner and stitch lines
20:34 Conclusion

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@valeriehofmann2615 Жыл бұрын

Kitty says. Just give me the blanket. No need to sew it 😂

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what she said! 😹

@maryballard5952 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I think this would be a great project to make with my 13 year old granddaughter. She wants to learn to sew.

@SewSewLounge Ай бұрын

Yes! It’s super easy and it will give her the confidence to keep sewing. I’m so excited for her! Let me know how it goes❤️

@SharonBell6123 Жыл бұрын

I love clementine! 🥰

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Ginger and white kitties are the best ❤️

@christinewalsh7262 15 күн бұрын

Your absolutely brilliant.

@SewSewLounge 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching 😉

@1bluetrout Ай бұрын

Fantastic video instruction! Thank you for making this.

@SewSewLounge Ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Happy sewing ☺️🧵🪡

@jabulilesoni3994 Ай бұрын

Well explained, thank you so much for sharing ❤

@SewSewLounge Ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching 😉

@crystalrose6364 Жыл бұрын

I love Clementine. My girl Annabelle does the same thing. Love it!❤

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

Sewing with cats in the room is quite the challenge! 😹

@janellvincent8046 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Simple and fun!

@SewSewLounge 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@joannes3729 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for this sewing newbie!

@SewSewLounge 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad it helped you sew❤️

@SBL1932 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, this is a beautiful blanket and finish

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

@hotcakes0913 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, thank you!

@SewSewLounge 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video!

@wendywilliams9893 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thank you

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching ☺️

@clozelleharris4391 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@dclarkjewel06 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is just what I was looking for. Thank you for being so clear and in detail about what stitch, the width and all that good stuff that it intel to make the blanket. I am actually making a fleece throw and fleece throw pillow to match for my granddaughter's 22nd birthday tomorrow . It's a Tie Dye Velour Velvet Fleece. I am glad I came across your channel when searching. I really enjoyed this tutorial. I did subscribed, liked and plan on checking your Facebook Group out. I love it! Thanks

@SewSewLounge 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊

@Jen-CelticWarrior Жыл бұрын

Clementine should be in advertisements for fleece blankies, lol! Loved your video, thanks! Getting ready to sew some fleece blankets for gifts.

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

Awww she does love fleece! Thanks for watching. Good luck with your blankets. Please let me know if you have any questions ☺️

@marilynk7491 Жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber, having just recently discovered your channel, and have been catching up on your previous videos. I recently just made a fleece blanket and pretty much did it just as you have shown. With a couple of differences: I used a rotary cutter and large (24" X 6") quilting ruler to cut the long, straight edges and to "square up" the corners. The rotary cutter makes such smooth, straight cuts. The second thing I did was to miter the corners before I sewed the edges. I've been enjoying your videos so much and appreciate your tips!

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing Marilyn! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos 😊

@lindamcclellan8434 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m from Akron…been to Hudson Joanns…Love JoAnns…Thanks for the video….

@SewSewLounge 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed my video ❤️

@karenfreeman8232 7 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Very nice method. Brother max is 4 length ( 5 is basting) Width is 7mm wide.

@SewSewLounge 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Karen!

@carolg.6838 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thumbs up and subscribed. You explained and showed so clearly. I think I would get too hot with the two-sided tie blankets. I would much rather make a couple of these. The non-white selvedge goes up to where you see little holes. Though if left on for this fleece blanket it would probably not make a difference as it won't gray and not noticeable if folded over. I look forward to watching your other videos.

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Carol! I’m so glad to help you sew a fleece blanket ❤️

@mmills5951 Жыл бұрын

Actually the best way to determine the wrong side of fleece is pull lightly on the cut side of the fabric. It will always curl to the wrong side.

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

That’s true too

@normbutler22 2 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video for sewing a blanket. I particularly loved the way the corners were turned in. I am not new to sewing, but I am new to sewing blankets. It gave me the confidence to take the fleece out of my sewing stash that I purchased 2 years ago and make a blanket with it. I would like to add binding to my blanket. It sounds simple but I would like to see it done. Do you have a video covering adding binding for beginners?

@SewSewLounge 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Norm. So glad you enjoyed my video and found it helpful. I liked the turned in corners too. They make it look more finished. This is my only blanket video, but I’m sure there are plenty out there that will show you how to attach a binding. Good luck!

@carolg.6838 Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't need a binding but I bet you could use fold over elastic. Years ago there was binding of fleece fabric. Why not cut the binding from fleece. I think knits curl to the wrong side so maybe a little stretch to enclose the edge while you sew? Maybe it would wirk the way quilters make binding and miter the corners as their videos show Then fold it to the front and machine stitch it very close to the folded edge of the binding.

@carolynmurtaza1180 Жыл бұрын

For on a plane would it be better sewing a kids blanket and have a backing fleece ???

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

The size just depends on the length of fabric you want plus the usual with which tends to be 55/60 inches. I wouldn’t see two pieces of fleece together because that’s a lot of thickness and they are going to run against each other. Maybe use a different type of fabric, like flannel or brushed cotton for the backing.

@lindadavis6193 Жыл бұрын

How do you keep sides from stretching?

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

I just gently hold it to keep everything lined up and I let the fabric feed through the machine without pulling on it.

@susankleppan5388 9 ай бұрын

What is the name of the piece you used for stitch guide. You mentioned it's available on Amazon. Does Joann fabrics sell it?

@SewSewLounge 9 ай бұрын

I haven’t seen it at Joann’s but you can buy it on Amazon. It’s a magnetic seam guide here is the link to the one I used: amzn.to/45w63Bl

@claudettemonty4077 Жыл бұрын

Is that possible to do the corner like a quilt? The side: you stop to sew before the end and fold the corner and continue to sew the end of side and the top in one shot.

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

I don’t quilt so I can’t speak from experience. But I don’t see why that wouldn’t work.

@eyesonmarymahaney1731 3 ай бұрын

I’m trying to sew a fleece blanket for both my dogs, but my sewing machine keeps jamming up underneath the corner that I’m starting on for the second side. How do I fix that? Your vlog is amazing

@SewSewLounge 3 ай бұрын

Mary, have you tried rolling your needle into the fabric before you start stitching and starting a little bit in from the edge of the fabric? That might help. Thanks for watching 😊 I'm glad you're enjoying my channel.

@chuuberrymilk Жыл бұрын

I want to do two different fleece patterns back to back, do I still have to fold the edges?

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

No you don’t. You can just cut the two pieces the same size, match them wrong sides together and sew around the edges. Don’t forget to leave an opening to flip the blanket to the right side. Then you can topstitch along the edge to give it a nice sturdy finish.

@marilynk7491 Жыл бұрын

@@SewSewLounge I think you meant to say, "match RIGHT sides together"!

@lynnann5643 Жыл бұрын

I have never sewed anything in my life, and I am trying to make 22inx23in cage liners for cat cages at an animal shelter. I bought fleece and was thinking of putting something in between the two layers of fleece to give it some weight. If anyone sees this and has some suggestions on what I should put in them I'd appreciate it!

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

You can use 100% cotton batting that is for quilts. It will add some thickness but still be manageable to sew. Warm and Snuggly is a good brand and comes in a variety of sizes. Walmart has the best prices for it. Joanns is almost double. If you need more info just let me know ☺️

@lynnann5643 Жыл бұрын

@Sew Sew Lounge Thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment! I wish I had seen this before I went to Joann's lol. I fortunately bumped into two quilters while I was there, I told them what I was trying to make, and they showed me the batting stuff. The stuff I chose was on sale for 111.99 for a big. I'd have to look and see which one I got, but it's not 100% cotton. I was worried about shrinkage. I have 33 cages at the shelter, and I want to make 70 liners, so we have extra for when they need to be washed. Im going to look for it at Walmart and might return it if I find it cheaper. Thank you for that tip.

@SewSewLounge Жыл бұрын

@@lynnann5643 you are welcome! I wouldn’t buy fabric at wal-mart since it’s not the best quality, but it’s the best place to buy batting. Good luck making all of those blankets! I have a bunch of fleece that I’ve been planing to make dog and cat blankets with and donate to the charity where I got Clementine.

@tristanbowen2691 5 ай бұрын

so sewed for the first time i sed yor method on the zig zag stitch. im having trouble learning to sew straightand im getting curvy lines and sews that are off the seams.does anyone know ways that can help so i can get better sews?

@SewSewLounge 5 ай бұрын

Get a magnetic seam gauge for your machine so you can line your fabric up next to an edge while you sew. They sell all different types on Amazon.

@tristanbowen2691 5 ай бұрын

@@SewSewLoungeyeah I am thinking of that I tried but my order was canceled I’ll figure something out though. Also is there a certain pair of scissors you will prefer to use to cut the fabric? I couldn’t get my cuts straight so it wasn’t even throughout the seams

@SewSewLounge 5 ай бұрын

@@tristanbowen2691 I prefer Gingher dressmaker shears for scissors. However when I cut patterns I use a rotary cutter and cutting mat. It’s easier to keep the fabric flat when cutting using a rotary cutter; that might help you cut straighter.