How do you make a fleece blanket without fringe?
How do you make a fleece blanket without fringe?
steps:
- Stack your two pieces of fabric on top of each other so that you cut them the same.
- Cut out a four inch square out of each corner.
- Cut the edge into 4 inch strips 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Make a one inch cut in the center at the top end of each strip.
- Continue all the way around the blanket.
Do you have to sew the edges of fleece?
It is very important that you do not sew all the way around the edges of the blanket because you will need an opening to pull the blanket fabric through. Hold the fabric taut to help prevent it from getting caught in the machine’s feed dogs.
Can you cut fleece without fraying?
Fleece does not fray too easily, so neatening seams is not essential, but you can neaten with a regular or three step zigzag stitch, if required. However, you may find because of the stretchy nature of fleece, that the fabric edge will curl and wave. Yuck!
What size should a no sew fleece blanket be?
around 60 x 60
Step by Step instructions to make a No-Sew Fleece blanket. Fleece comes 60-inches wide, so your blanket should be around 60 x 60 (or longer). Your finished product will be about 10- inches smaller than the fabric you start with.
Should you pre wash fleece before sewing?
Fleece does not shrink, fade or run so there is no need to prewash the fabric.
Will a fleece blanket fray if I cut it?
Is fleece easy to sew? Yes, fleece is easy to sew. It does not fray so it is not necessary to the finish seams. In fact, a cut edge can be left as is without applying facing.
What is an anti pill fleece?
No-pill fleece is processed in a way that reduces the number of pills (or little balls of thread) that form. The fibers may be twisted together more tightly or packed closer together. They’re also usually cut much shorter than the fibers of regular fleece.