How do you finish the edges of a fleece blanket?

There are several good ways to finish a fleece blanket and one is the simple fold-over edge and sewing it together. Just fold, pin and then sew using a good stitch to hold the hem for a long time. A zig-zag stitch would probably be the best one to use.

How far apart should binding stitches be?

Pull out about 18″ of thread, or the length you are comfortable with – if it’s too long your arm will tire quickly.

Should thread match binding or backing?

Tips Before You Start. – Always use a good cotton thread, that matches the binding not the backing of the quilt. If the thread matches both, great – but it’s more important that the thread match the binding.

How do you bind a blanket to Satin?

Slide blanket binding under the raw edge of the fabric until the raw edge meets the middle of the satin. Fold blanket binding in half and pin in place to secure. Place last pin 1/4″ from the corner. This will help with marking your mitered corner.

What’s the best way to sew a blanket?

The binding has one edge that is 1/4″ shorter than the other (see below). The shorter edge is the one that should face up when you sew, and will be on the right side of your blanket. Open up the binding and, starting around the midway point of one long side, sandwich the edge of the blanket in the binding.

How big of a ruler do I need to sew satin blanket binding?

Quilter’s ruler (3″ x 20″ is a good size, but any long, straight edge will do) Sewing machine that can sew a zigzag stitch. Satin blanket binding in a coordinating color. Trim a straight edge on the cut edge sides (the selvedge edges are fine as is). The binding has one edge that is 1/4″ shorter than the other (see below).

What kind of binding do you use on a blanket?

Satin bindings also protect blanket edges from unravelling with use. Attaching a satin blanket binding to a knit blanket takes some concentration and intermediate sewing skills.

Sew to the pin and pivot at the pin. Sew up the edge of the blanket binding with a narrow and wide zigzag stitch. Trim the remaining blanket binding from the edge being sure not to cut through stitching. Extra satin fibers will come off in the wash.

Satin bindings also protect blanket edges from unravelling with use. Attaching a satin blanket binding to a knit blanket takes some concentration and intermediate sewing skills.