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How to Make No Sew Polar Fleece Blankets
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Overview
Fleece is a type of fabric that is soft, warm and very easy to work with. It is primarily used to make clothing and blankets. What's really special about fleece is that it is ready to use "as is," because it is printed on both sides, it is thick enough to use by itself and, best of all, it doesn't fray. Anyone who can use scissors can make a no-sew fleece blanket.
Fleece and scissors are all you need.
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Step 1
Decide what kind of blanket you want to make. You can make your blanket any size or shape you want. Without sewing, however, you are limited to the way the fleece comes off the bolt. You will be limited by the width of the fabric.
How to Make No Sew Polar Fleece Blankets
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Step 2
Lay out your fleece on a table or a clean floor. Decide what shape and size you want to cut it into. First, cut the rough selvage (the machine-finished edge) off.
How to Make No Sew Polar Fleece Blankets
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Step 3
Cut your blanket into the shape you want. If you want a heart-shaped blanket, cut the fleece into a large heart. If you want a square-shaped blanket, cut the fleece into a square. Your blanket will be any shape you desire, because fleece doesn't fray, and the edges don't need to be finished to stay together. If you want an simple border (optional), cut your blanket using pinking shears.
How to Make No Sew Polar Fleece Blankets
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Step 4
Add a fringe to the edges of the blanket by making vertical cuts all along the edge of the blanket. The thickness of the fringe is up to you. Delicate fringe would mean thin cuts close together. You may also make thick cuts for a "chunky" fringe. Use a ruler to keep the cuts even.
A ruler can help your cuts stay even.
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- 2 to 3 yards of fleece
Scissors
Large table
Ruler (optional)
Pinking shears (optional)
- 2 to 3 yards of fleece
- Scissors
- Large table
- Ruler (optional)
- Pinking shears (optional)
- There are different types of fleece made by different manufacturers. Some fleece is very fine, soft and delicate. Thicker types of fleece are very warm and sturdy and are ideal for adult-size winter blankets.
Care for your fleece according to manufacturer's instructions. Some kinds of fleece don't stand up too well in the dryer.
Some fleece comes pre-printed with blanket patterns---you just cut along the lines and you're done.
If you don't like fringe or an unfinished border, you can finish cut fleece can by using a simple blanket stitch all around the border.
- There are different types of fleece made by different manufacturers. Some fleece is very fine, soft and delicate. Thicker types of fleece are very warm and sturdy and are ideal for adult-size winter blankets.
- Care for your fleece according to manufacturer's instructions. Some kinds of fleece don't stand up too well in the dryer.
- Some fleece comes pre-printed with blanket patterns---you just cut along the lines and you're done.
- If you don't like fringe or an unfinished border, you can finish cut fleece can by using a simple blanket stitch all around the border.
- Only use a pair of quality, heavy-duty scissors that are made for cutting material.
Some types of fleece are flammable. Check safety regulations before them using on products for children.
Washing fleece products incorrectly can lead to shrinkage and deterioration of the product.
- Only use a pair of quality, heavy-duty scissors that are made for cutting material.
- Some types of fleece are flammable. Check safety regulations before them using on products for children.
- Washing fleece products incorrectly can lead to shrinkage and deterioration of the product.
