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How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket in Cuddle® Minky Fabric - a tutorial from Shannon Fabrics

How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket in Cuddle® Minky Fabric - a tutorial from Shannon Fabrics

This week on Sew Together Tuesdays, Shannon Fabrics' National Educator Teresa Coates takes you step-by-step through how to sew a quick and easy self-binding blanket in Cuddle® minky fabric!

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Shannon Fabrics/Teresa Coates

Shannon Fabrics imports and distributes several different types of fabric, including super-soft Cuddle® minky plush fabrics, Embrace® double gauze fabrics, terry cloth and other novelty fabrics. Teresa Coates is a writer, editor and maker. Currently she is the National Educator for Shannon Fabrics and the host of Sew Together Tuesday.

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What is covered in How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket in Cuddle® Minky Fabric - a tutorial from Shannon Fabrics?

This week on Sew Together Tuesdays, Shannon Fabrics' National Educator Teresa Coates takes you step-by-step through how to sew a quick and easy self-binding blanket in Cuddle® minky fabric!

How long is the tutorial video?

The tutorial video is 00:34:14.

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Yes. The tutorial page includes the supplies and materials connected to this project.

Is a transcript available?

Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.

Video Transcript

Sewing a self-binding blanket in Cuddle minky fabric is a great project for beginners as well as seasoned sewists. Here are the steps to make a self-binding blanket in cuddle minky fabric:

Materials you will need:

1 1/4 yards of cuddle minky fabric for the front
1 1/4 yards of cuddle minky fabric for the back
Scissors
Sewing machine
Coordinating thread
Pins
Ruler
Fabric pen or chalk

Step 1: Cut the fabric
Cut the front and back fabric to the desired size of your blanket. Your back fabric will need to be larger than your front fabric on all sides - by the amount you want it to fold over and "bind" the front.

Step 2: Mark the corners of the back fabric and sew right sides together along the 45 degree line to create mitered corners.

Step 3: Trim excess fabric from the corner seams and turn the corners out.

Step 4: Nestle the front fabric inside the back fabric (wrong sides together) and ensure the binding covers the edges of the front fabric.

Step 5: Use a wider stitch (zigzag, serpentine, etc) to topstictch the binding edges, quilting through all three layers of fabric.

Step 6: Enjoy your new blanket!
Your self-binding blanket in cuddle minky fabric is now complete! Enjoy your soft, cozy, and stylish new blanket.

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