When the temperature begins to drop, a comfy blanket is the factor I attain for first. With the seasons altering, I believed making a straightforward no-sew fleece blanket could be simply the factor to begin off the chilly season proper.
And this no-sew fleece tie blanket is simple and enjoyable to create. It could make an ideal reward as properly, and you can use enjoyable vacation materials!
It solely takes 4 steps to go from a pile of material to a completed blanket, and I’ll present you ways! For this cozy publish, we’re partnering with Fiskars—our go-to model for material crafting and stitching tasks.
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What’s a no-sew fleece tie blanket?
A no-sew fleece blanket is a straightforward approach to create a fast blanket by laying two layers of fleece material collectively and chopping strips across the sides of the material. Tying these strips collectively in a balloon knot (similar to you’d tie a balloon) gives you a completed blanket edge with none stitching!
What number of yards of material do I want for a no-sew fleece blanket?
Whereas the dimensions of your blanket is as much as you, you’ll need at the very least 1.5 to 2 yards of fleece to make a blanket. You should use the smaller quantity for a kid’s blanket, however you’ll in all probability need the complete 2 yards if making one which’s meant to be shared or for an grownup.
Provides:
–fabric scissors
-1.5 or 2 yards of fleece fabric in two colours/patterns (get the identical quantity for every shade)
–rotary cutter, fabric ruler, and cutting mat (elective however useful and it additionally comes in a set!)
-paper or skinny cardboard for chopping template (elective)
Right here’s a fast video tutorial to make your individual no-sew fleece blanket, or preserve scrolling to see the textual content and picture tutorial:
1. Trim your material:
Place your two fleece materials on the ground and line them up collectively one of the best you’ll be able to. Use a rotary cutter, material ruler, and mat (or just use material scissors) to chop off any curled ends or edges of the material that don’t line up precisely.
Simply eyeball it to get the general rectangular form as at the same time as you’ll be able to, however upon getting all of it carried out, you received’t be capable of inform if one space is reduce a little bit bit extra slim or huge.
Be aware: In case you are utilizing blizzard fleece, the precise facet of the material is extra nubby and the fallacious facet is extra easy, so put the nubby sides going through out whenever you line up your materials collectively.
Is there a kind of fleece that’s finest for a no-sew tied blanket?
Polar fleece is a well-liked alternative for a no-sew tie blanket. It is available in anti-pill and non-anti-pill, so if getting these little tablet balls on material is a priority after a number of washings, select an anti-pill possibility.
There are totally different weights of polar fleece, however since this blanket is a double layer one, skinny or medium weight might be heat sufficient. Attempt to decide the identical kind of fleece for either side of your material so it is going to put on evenly.
Blizzard fleece can be an ideal possibility for a no-sew blanket. The standard just isn’t fairly nearly as good, however it’s typically cheaper, so a great possibility when finances is a consideration.
Don’t decide an excessively thick fleece for a tie blanket (those that look extra like a thick sherpa materials) as they received’t lay as flat and might be more durable to tie.
2. Reduce squares out of your corners:
On every nook of your blanket, reduce out a 5″ x 5″ sq. of material with a rotary cutter or material scissors. The strips that you’ll reduce subsequent might be 5″ lengthy, so taking out this nook will take away extra materials from the corners so issues look good and neat when carried out.
3. Reduce your 1″ strips to tie collectively:
Now you will reduce 1″ huge by 5″ lengthy strips alongside all the perimeters of your double layer material. You possibly can both use a rotary cutter and material ruler, or use material scissors to make the cuts.
Some individuals might want to simply eyeball the cuts after measuring out the primary few, or we propose you make a chopping template such as you see above!
Tip: Use a chunk of paper (or skinny cardboard like from a cereal field) and reduce 1″ strips which are 5″ lengthy throughout the size of it. Place the template in your material and reduce alongside the preexisting cuts to create even strips, transferring the template down as you go. Straightforward, and your cuts will all be even!
4. Tie your strips:
Now it’s time to complete your blanket! Tie every strip such as you would whenever you tie a balloon closed (it’s known as a balloon knot!) and work your method down both sides till you’ve got every tie accomplished. As soon as all of your knots are tied, your blanket is able to use or reward!
Do some sides appear more durable to tie? Chances are you’ll discover that some sides are a little bit simpler to tie than the others. It is because the fleece has a woven route that makes it a little bit stretchier whenever you pull it a technique vs. one other.
5″ lengthy ties ought to nonetheless be lengthy sufficient to tie, even on the stingier facet, however you’ll discover it’s simpler to tie on the perimeters that provide you with that further stretch and people sides will go a little bit quicker.
How straightforward is that? I do know fleece blankets can have lots of private sentiment for individuals since you can also make them for associates or household, and so they final for years.
This can be a nice reward possibility if you wish to be a little bit artful however need to reward one thing helpful (and you may personalize every one with shade and sample choice!).
Utilizing nice instruments like Fiskars scissors and a rotary cutter additionally made this course of rather a lot simpler (having high quality sharp blades is such a assist when making lots of cuts).
I’m so happy with how my blanket turned out! Right here’s to a comfy upcoming season for us all! xo. Laura
FAQ
How do I wash a no-sew fleece blanket?
Wash your fleece blanket in chilly water on the mild cycle and go straightforward on the detergent to maintain it trying its finest. The mild cycle is less complicated on the fibers of the fleece and fewer cleaning soap retains detergent from sticking to your material and making it really feel delicate.
Do I have to pre-wash fleece earlier than making a no-sew fleece blanket?
No! Fleece doesn’t shrink when washed, so no have to pre-wash it earlier than making your blanket. The standard objective of that’s to let the material shrink earlier than making your merchandise so it received’t wreck the scale later.
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Straightforward approach to make a no-sew tied fleece blanket
Directions
1. Trim your material
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Place your two fleece materials on the ground and line them up collectively one of the best you’ll be able to. Use a rotary cutter, material ruler, and mat (or just use material scissors) to chop off any curled ends or edges of the material that don’t line up precisely. Simply eyeball it to get the general rectangular form as at the same time as you’ll be able to, however upon getting all of it carried out you received’t be capable of inform if one space is reduce a little bit bit extra slim or huge.
2. Reduce squares out of your corners:
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On every nook of your blanket, reduce out a 5″ x 5″ sq. of material with a rotary cutter or material scissors. The strips that you’ll reduce subsequent might be 5″ lengthy so taking out this nook will take away extra materials from the corners so issues look good and neat when carried out.
3. Reduce your 1″ strips to tie collectively:
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Now you will reduce 1″ huge by 5″ lengthy strips alongside all the perimeters of your double layer material. You possibly can both use a rotary cutter and material ruler or use material scissors to make the cuts. Some individuals might want to simply eyeball the cuts after measuring out the primary few, or, we propose you …
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Tip: Make a chopping template such as you see above! Use a chunk of paper (or skinny cardboard like from a cereal field) and reduce 1″ strips which are 5″ lengthy throughout the size of it. Place the template in your material and reduce alongside the preexisting cuts to create even strips transferring the template down as you go. Straightforward and your cuts will all be even!
4. Tie your strips
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Now it’s time to complete your blanket! Tie every strip such as you would whenever you tie a balloon closed (it’s known as a balloon knot!) and work your method down both sides till you’ve got every tie accomplished. As soon as all of your knots are tied, your blanket is able to use or reward!
Notes
Do some sides appear more durable to tie? Chances are you’ll discover that some sides are a little bit simpler to tie than the others and that’s as a result of the fleece has a woven route that makes it a little bit stretchier whenever you pull it a technique vs. one other. 5″ lengthy ties ought to nonetheless be lengthy sufficient to tie, even on the stingier facet, however you’ll discover it’s simpler to tie on the perimeters that provide you with that further stretch and people sides will go a little bit quicker.
