How to finish fleece blanket edge

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Before we even pull out our needles and thread, let's talk a little bit about the purpose and structure of a blanket stitch. Blanket stitches are often used to finish an edge. The stitch creates an interlocked thread that runs on the edge of the fabric. Think of a serger sewing machine. Sergers overcast a seam's …

To finish a fleece blanket, fold over and pin the raw edges and set your sewing machine to a zigzag pattern. Stitch about ¼ inch (0.64 cm) from the edge. Backstitch the final 1 inch (2.5 cm) to secure the edges.

Easy Fleece Blanket with Hemmed Edge Pattern (click here to open the pattern in a new window)

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This fan edging is super simple to make on baby blankets - make 4" cuts 4 inches apart, fold like a fan, and sew a zig-zag in the center.

For the past few days we’ve been working on some fleece blankets for Project Linus which is a really cool organization that provides blankets to children and teens in the hospital. We’v…

What a week I have had – some good and some not so good. How about I start with the good. I think I mentioned the Joann’s fabric store in Grand Island, NE. is having a liquidation sale as they are opening a new store in another location in town and I guess they are not moving any of the merchandise from the old store to the new one so they have had very good sales going on. I purchased the anti-pill fleece in 2 yard segments to make single layer throws for my daughters, sons in law and grand…

Easy Fleece Blanket With Satin Edges: This is a super easy way to make a finished looking blanket or throw similar to this. You can really customize your color scheme for any decor and is also a great way to make blankets for new babies for a personal touch and kids have a lot of …

Fleece blankets are so handy to new parents and so easy to make as gifts. A scalloped edge makes this one extra cute. #sugarsunshineandflowers #MBC #babyblankets #fleece projects