How to Sew the Easiest Baby Blanket Ever

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Thank you for watching this baby blanket video! I hope this video inspires you to make some beautiful things for your baby... or a baby you love! These make fantastic baby shower presents... Handmade, custom and cute!
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@AH-ru8ei 2 жыл бұрын

First video of Melanie’s I watched to make a baby blanket for my daughter. Then I watched Melanie quilt and tried it myself. I’ve now made dozens of quilts for my friend and family to enjoy. Wouldn’t have happened without Melanie. Her legacy is seriously everywhere! You are so missed Melanie!

@carriesoulages-jamieson2275 3 ай бұрын

I always watch this when I'm making baby blankets. WE miss you Melanie !!!! God bless your family.

@maryannnewsham7714 2 жыл бұрын

I was scrolling through KZfaq and I happen to see this tutorial. I rewatched it again just to get my Melanie fix. She was such an inspiration both as a woman and as a teacher for her sewing and crafting skills.

@serenalinn 6 ай бұрын

Was?

@Jen-CelticWarrior 6 ай бұрын

@@serenalinn, yes, sadly, she died of cancer just over a year ago.

@candlegirl1973 6 ай бұрын

Same here. I am going to sew my grandson a blanket and I knew to come check our Melanie's KZfaq to get the best DIY vlog! I miss her videos so much. She was so good at explaining things. She is greatly missed.

@andreareid9857 6 ай бұрын

😢@@Jen-CelticWarrior

@justpippyj Жыл бұрын

Oh goodness....Melanie. I miss you. Thankyou for your legacy of teaching and sweetness. You were a pioneer for me it my quest to learn how to sew and I will forever be grateful. 😇

@alexandradehoyos3051 2 жыл бұрын

I’m about to make a baby blanket gift and this popped up in my suggested videos. It’s one of the first videos of yours I saw. I hope you’re at peace resting in heaven Melanie. ❤️

@PriscillaSwaney 8 жыл бұрын

I have been making this type of blanket for years only I use cotton fabric on one side and baby flannel on the other. Since I make so many I made a test wash of both fabric with there being a cotton blend and there was no shrinkage with JoAnn Brand baby fabric. If you are making for a gift you can sew lace around the edges before you sew the two fabrics together, or sew rickrack or other trim around a boys blanket. Back in the 70's we called these summer quilts since they are light weight. Put the the flannel next to baby on cool evenings and cotton on warm days. This was before the minky fabric came out, minky was a remake of chenille fabric. Your blankets are cute as can be and I am glad to see the younger moms learning to sew. Thanks for sharing, going to share with my grand daughter she is learning to sew and make quilts.

@PriscillaSwaney 8 жыл бұрын

I buy the width of the fabric, so if it is 42 inches wide, I buy 42 inches so it will be squared. I put lace around the edges rather than binding unless it is for a little boy, still just sew edge to edge and put rick/rack or make a binding from some cut fabric bias. but not binding, just a strip to add originality. We called them summer blankets 50 years ago. I do the same thing with little quilts, no batting, just solid backing to quilted top. They can be used for babies or lap blankets for the elderly. My special orders start at $25., but I do sell some for $15 if made from scraps/left over fabrics. If I put monogram on them it is extra.

@carinaj3885 8 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see Melanie Ham sharing her knowledge for FREE. It's not nice to use Melanie' space here to sell your stuff. Thumbs down for you Grandma!

@PriscillaSwaney 8 жыл бұрын

I was answering Jordan Bakers post about the fabric, how much it costs, etc. She asked me the question. Read the post. I do not sell on the internet...If I do a special blanket it is for craft shows. Shame on you.

@sallyf2969 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should learn to read before you put your foot in your mouth. G.H never mentioned a thing about selling anything. Grow up little girl and let the big girls play.

@nishantnayak 7 жыл бұрын

Carina J that's what you call advertising but true

@stinalarsson7435 3 жыл бұрын

When you don’t have a baby and you’re here because you’re sewing a new blanky for your bearded dragon

@kimberleywagley8527 3 жыл бұрын

That’s really cute!

@brookeandersen-gazda6118 3 жыл бұрын

This is actually what I do for a living. :)

@mackenzieroy7377 3 жыл бұрын

Literally me doing the same but for my puppy 😂

@ashleykarels7058 3 жыл бұрын

Same but for my cat 😂

@moriahorsinger6568 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Same....except for my dogs ☺️

@saritamallon 2 жыл бұрын

I come across Melanie's videos so often when looking up projects and I have made several of her projects. She did so much good in this world and continues to do so. Bless the Ham family. 💞

@MelanieHam 9 жыл бұрын

How to Make the Easiest Baby Blanket EVER! buff.ly/1wD0Pf0 #sewing #diy

@pamlong4694 7 жыл бұрын

Melanie Ham

@kimberlygraham5567 7 жыл бұрын

Hi a really love your you tube i just have one problem i couldnt hear what the second material was called

@rscbmr1023 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Thank you. Grandbaby is due the end of January and I'm starting my sewing now that Christmas is over. I will be using this tutorial for her baby blankets!!! Lovely and simple

@MelanieHam 9 жыл бұрын

Happy Tuesday! New Video! How to Sew the Easiest Baby Blanket Ever ;). Great beginner project! buff.ly/1KG5qHE

@Ynattirb73 2 күн бұрын

I literally make this for every new baby, so easy and it looks so nice

@16Willow Жыл бұрын

I have made many baby blanket gifts using Melanie's tutorial. Such a wonderful teacher!

@tracifoskett4410 3 жыл бұрын

I have been sewing for 5 years now. Learning from videos like this one. Thank you for loading and sharing this with all of us. I will post when I am done. Super excited to show you all.

@Mrsktmomof3 8 жыл бұрын

Made two of these the other day for my twins on the way, while my two year old was sleeping ... It was really easy I was surprised I'm not a very good sewer at all but they don't look half bad :-) I'm so excited for them them to arrive and use them :-)

@maxinebarker7378 Жыл бұрын

You really are truly Missed. RIP sweet Angel x

@shailamohe1551 5 жыл бұрын

Melanie, your instructions and descriptions are so easy to follow. I learnt to crochet following your instructions and made a simple baby blanket, first time ever. Thank you!!

@bridgetplunkett7630 6 күн бұрын

I still watch these videos. Beautiful person.

@gjm5412 Жыл бұрын

We miss you Melanie!

@jonnyrocket8954 7 ай бұрын

Rest in Peace Melanie, thank you for everything you shared with us!

@lindasaldivar3341 Жыл бұрын

I love her videos! She is dearly missed ❤

@dianamay6017 6 жыл бұрын

I watched your video yesterday, bought fabric and made two baby blankets. Thank you for posting Melanie

@YayaLori 2 жыл бұрын

The best minky blanket tutorial!

@allthingsannad 9 жыл бұрын

I have made 2 now and they have both turned out great!!! Super easy project and if you make little mistakes you can't tell!!!! I will definitely be making more in the future. Keep the great and easy sewing tutorials coming.

@suziesturm2965 9 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials. Easy to follow and quick to the point. Thanks

@janetschaefer4326 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Melany, congrats to over 300,000 KZfaq audience. I'm one of them ever since Jan. 16 when I learned my son & wife are expecting boy & girl twins on June. I saw this tutorial and decided to challenge and now, I'm hooked. Thank you. Keep up your good work with your smile.

@amyrose6194 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an easy tutorial!

@justaclassic1 9 жыл бұрын

Really cute and simple. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

@leaschick7117 4 жыл бұрын

Love this blanket. Great instructions. Easy to follow.

@umimran1447 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Melanie, great videos, and you've inspired me so much to do quilts, you make everything look so easy! Thank you and God keep you safe.

@PROgodzilla002 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE that fabric!! So fun. I’ll be making this blanket today!

@jessr7212 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this!!!! SO, so glad I found this video. Thanks for sharing!

@bitemeutoob 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the close-ups and details. Very helpful for beginners. :)

@jennablue87 9 жыл бұрын

Just purchased that fabric after watching. So adorable!

@carolinelvsewe 2 жыл бұрын

Timeless as Melanie, her videos always bring joy and great ideas. Wonder what she is creating with her Creator in heaven? ✨Prayers continue for her husband, son, daughter and extended family.

@ML-pe7ed 5 ай бұрын

Melanie, you continue to bring light to the world ❤

@kathleenkistler3757 8 жыл бұрын

Melanie is so easy to understand and follow. I made a sweet blanket for my great granddaughter 😄

@candimcd96 9 жыл бұрын

I made these blankeys for my cousins babies and made sure to include care instructions for the minky. I had a friend learn the hard way what happens when you iron minky...no more dots. :/ I also bought enough to make myself a blanket like this...but, as usual...ive yet to make it. LOL I seem to come last. HA!! It is super easy and makes a super nice blanket for babies.

@TinekeWilliams 8 жыл бұрын

love it, well done!!! Looks great and so cuddly!!

@janetehoffman 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING, you are right...easiest blanket ever!

@alliA09 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you, I just sewed my first baby's blanket, for my baby I am expecting in March :)

@catherinemacdonald647 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this tutorial.Melanie makes it so easy to follow her instructions.Thank you so much from Bonnie Scotland 😊

@LiveLoveLaugh2420 8 жыл бұрын

Melanie, Thank you for making these videos for us beginners. I have watched this video countless times and last night I tried it. it may have taken me 4 hours but I made it and it actually looks like a baby blanket! Thank you again for inspiring me to learn to sew! :)

@MelanieHam 8 жыл бұрын

+LiveLoveLaugh2420 congratulations!!

@LiveLoveLaugh2420 8 жыл бұрын

+Melanie Ham Thanks!!

@alisonwelsted4108 6 жыл бұрын

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@sharonblackmon2810 6 жыл бұрын

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@anfalahamed96 3 жыл бұрын

@@MelanieHam your have more videos regards the above video, please share the link

@sewforlife1171 6 жыл бұрын

I have not sewn for a year and wanted to start again by sewing baby blankets as gifts for Mom's to be. Your video was easy to follow and gave me the confidence to sew again. Thank you.

@WilletteB 5 жыл бұрын

Ty for posting. Looks like a great beginner quilt. ❤

@blasttorres 9 жыл бұрын

This is Great, thank you so much for sharing

@nicolejarrettalvarado4762 6 жыл бұрын

What a fun project! I'm a beginner and made this for my sister in law who is having a baby soon. I realized that I need some practice on sewing straight lines but other than that I think I did well for my first time! Thanks so much for posting this video, I'm looking forward to doing more of your projects.

@clairesteinriede9110 9 жыл бұрын

great video! Always enjoy your sewing projects so keep 'em coming!

@pattyclancy4963 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try it! Going to the store now! Thank you so much for these videos!

@cindyjohnson4208 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this is going make my first blanket very easy.

@alohasunsets 11 ай бұрын

love your videos! I’ve watched them so much over the years and miss you so much! I know your an angel up there making great things and teaching everyone ❤

@kelseylobby646 2 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Melanie💕. I’m happy I found this tutorial it was incredibly helpful

@KikoVallejos 8 жыл бұрын

Very easy and concise video! You have convinced me to use this as a started project for my granddaughter this summer. Great Job!

@carly4189 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this easy-to-follow video! I've just made two of these blankets and they turned out super cute

@sharonclifford3076 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your great projects. You are a born educator.

@lucilledaub5991 Жыл бұрын

Great blanket video.

@samanthabryant1617 8 жыл бұрын

you make things look so easy! super instructions and i can't wait to make one for my soon to be arrival..

@dawnsully88 9 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say that I've been watching your videos and I find them extremely easy to follow and you are very thorough so I'm really enjoying them and I really appreciate you making them for us watch. I crochet a lot (still learning) and with some of the projects I do I sew in a lining. I really want to ask my hubby for a sewing machine next :)

@deniseview4253 7 жыл бұрын

very easy! I have a great grand child on the way. this is perfect. thank you for sharing.

@anthonyhanson1312 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not being boring!

@Cyrilmc222004 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I loved that tutorial ❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️

@conniefaught6086 5 жыл бұрын

Love your easy projects..new at sewing

@RahMVP 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tutorial. Thanks to you, I made my one and only baby niece a receiving blanket today!! I've never sewn before this video. It turned out great! 😊

@MelanieHam 8 жыл бұрын

+Caty Krauter nice job!! Making things for loved ones is the best!!

@4everandalwaysjune19 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is perfect!

@snazzymcjazzylps4912 6 жыл бұрын

WoW! Thanks for sharing! Just got a new baby cousin recently! can't wait to try this out on my sewing machine for her!!!

@nixiabuville952 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me make this! I will use this for my friends baby shower! 😚😀

@lexxsbazaar 5 жыл бұрын

Yaaay gonna sew a blanket for my neice very soon, thank you for this video! 🦋

@melaniefarrow7152 3 жыл бұрын

You are so pleasant to listen to. New baby blanket to make today. You make it look so easy. Love finding other Melanies. From Melanie in Vermont.

@charlesschleh3888 8 жыл бұрын

Great pattern ! Thanks! From Missouri!

@cboyken1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making it simple!!!! I loved your video.

@suihtflava Жыл бұрын

I learnt today about her passing. My condolences. May she rest in peace. It was this video where i got the courage to sew baby blankets. Thanks

@holiday-td6hx 5 жыл бұрын

This is sooo cute! Thanks for a great idea!

@jenniferlittlechild7600 2 жыл бұрын

Oh girl we miss you so much this world sad with out you in it

@sharonshannon3403 5 жыл бұрын

Great instructions, thank you!

@zoehaddock8037 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's so cute. I love your channel. 😊

@sandypsw1963 7 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for this type of tutorial ... thanks so much it was excellent.

@martanieves7785 8 жыл бұрын

I made this blanket today, I used fleece and cotton fabric in a Mickey Mouse theme using your instructions and I think it came out great. Thank you Melanie :)

@mollyengel4169 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial!! I just started sewing and it looks SUPER easy!

@MelanieHam 9 жыл бұрын

Molly Engel yes for sure! Let me know how it goes!

@mariamiranda834 9 жыл бұрын

I love it very easy will make one real sooo. Thanks for demo.

@joanwood9480 3 жыл бұрын

Flannel and polar fleece. One for a baby and one for my queen size bed. Channel quilted every 4 inches or so. Nice and warm

@keuneun3862 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I a def trying this out !

@darksi226 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much for the vid! When you don’t know how to so, I couldn’t understand how this would work after turning right side out. So obvious. Great vid

@janettenix815 4 жыл бұрын

So easy. I def will be trying this one. Thanks. I enjoy your videos. I'm learning so much. It's been a while since I've sewn. Thanks again.

@thesuitshow9944 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I am making it for my first baby cousin (I’m 11 and have always been the youngest so I am very excited)

@jjkj2009 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you.

@juliamason8393 9 жыл бұрын

I do this with 2 pieces of flannel. Two prints that go together or a print and a solid. Same procedure to sew them together . Turn right side out and top stitch around and close up the opening used for turning.

@MelanieHam 9 жыл бұрын

Julia Mason perfect!

@ZombieMan1997 3 жыл бұрын

Will definitely hand sew this! I don't have a sewing machine and I honestly have no idea how they even work. Lol. My Mom use to make us clothes and stuff all the time. She knows how to use the sewing machine. I never asked her to teach me. I have always done it by hand. I love it but to wish to learn one day so I can actually make clothes and stuff. Thank youuuu!

@alexandra7357 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! This was so easy and I appreciate all the detailed instructions

@abitofsewing3750 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, gonna make one for my grandson, quick and easy

@cherine7387 8 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks!!!

@schuckit5300 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys it’s Melanie breaks my heart every time.

@johannebrunner6477 Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful young woman. She is truly missed.

@delilahgillis5287 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS THANKS

@Miss_Vicki 3 жыл бұрын

I am making my little girls (18m, 4y, 5y, 6y) fleece blankets for Christmas, but I couldn't remember how to trim the corners before turning right-side-out. Thanks for this tutorial! Helped my end product be more awesome than it would have been!