How to Make a Fleece Tie Blanket
Select your fleece blankets., Purchase anywhere from 1.5 to 3 yards (1.3-2.7 meters) of each fleece., Spread out the material., Consider how you will measure the cuts to make the ties., Cut out a rectangle from both corners with a pair of scissors...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select your fleece blankets.
Use two different fleece patterns or two solid fleece blankets that complement each other.
Alternately, use a pattern on one side and a solid color on the other.
Try different combinations.
Some patterns that don't seem they would go together actually complement each other quite well.
You never know what will look good until you try it out in person. -
Step 2: Purchase anywhere from 1.5 to 3 yards (1.3-2.7 meters) of each fleece.
1.5 yards makes a decent size throw,
2.5-3 yards (2.3-2.7 meters) makes a nice twin size blanket. , Spread it out so that the softer or more brightly colored sides face out, matching both up at one end and the sides as far as they lay flat.
Trim if needed.
Consider the area you have available to spread out your material.
If you don't have room to spread out the whole material or you can't physically crawl around on the floor, you can adapt by using a kitchen table or available floor room to cut and tie your fleece. , They don't have to be exact.
When cutting against the nap (usually the narrower end) the strips need to be a little longer (about 4-5 inches/11-14 cm) than along the long sides, (about
2.5-3 inches/7-9 cm) because they don't stretch as much while tying. , Make sure you are cutting through both pieces of fleece.
Use something rectangular in shape to measure.
If you have trouble seeing the graduations on a ruler, a card cut to the right measurements (for instance 3"x5"/9x14 cm) is easier to use to make corner cuts even and strips uniform in length.
Use the long edge of the card for the longer strips and the short edge for the shorter ones. , Cut strips of approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from each corner down the end and the sides for as long as the material lies flat.
These strips don't have to be exactly uniform, but they should be approximately the same size.
Small irregularities will not be noticeable in the finished product.
An easy way to measure is by using your thumb.
If your fingers are larger, use the width of your thumb, if your fingers are smaller, use from tip to first knuckle. , Using a simple knot, attach the bottom layer to the top layer. , If you have trouble getting the knot tight due to arthritic or weak fingers, hold the end of one tail of the knotted pair with one hand and slide the fingers of the other hand up to push the knot tighter. , Don't worry if the fleece puckers. , Use flat hands to stretch and smooth the material so it lies flat again. , Flatten as needed. , Move the fleece down so that more of the material lies flat (trimming if needed) and repeat steps #6 through #8 until about 2/3 of the blanket is tied. , Spread the blanket out so that the remaining end is flat. , Repeat from step #5 until blanket is finished.
Notice how all those little imperfections seem to magically blend into the pattern.
Fold blanket, place into gift bag(see tips), and tie handles together with ribbon.
Give it someone who will appreciate it, or give it to yourself and make good use of it. , -
Step 3: Spread out the material.
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Step 4: Consider how you will measure the cuts to make the ties.
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Step 5: Cut out a rectangle from both corners with a pair of scissors (see tips).
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Step 6: Start cutting strips.
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Step 7: Tie the corner strips together.
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Step 8: Tighten the knot.
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Step 9: Tie the strips at the end between the two corners next in the same way.
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Step 10: Flatten the fleece out.
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Step 11: Tie the strips down each side for the length of the blanket.
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Step 12: Fold the tied portion up.
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Step 13: Turn the blanket around.
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Step 14: Trim end and sides as needed.
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Step 15: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Use two different fleece patterns or two solid fleece blankets that complement each other.
Alternately, use a pattern on one side and a solid color on the other.
Try different combinations.
Some patterns that don't seem they would go together actually complement each other quite well.
You never know what will look good until you try it out in person.
1.5 yards makes a decent size throw,
2.5-3 yards (2.3-2.7 meters) makes a nice twin size blanket. , Spread it out so that the softer or more brightly colored sides face out, matching both up at one end and the sides as far as they lay flat.
Trim if needed.
Consider the area you have available to spread out your material.
If you don't have room to spread out the whole material or you can't physically crawl around on the floor, you can adapt by using a kitchen table or available floor room to cut and tie your fleece. , They don't have to be exact.
When cutting against the nap (usually the narrower end) the strips need to be a little longer (about 4-5 inches/11-14 cm) than along the long sides, (about
2.5-3 inches/7-9 cm) because they don't stretch as much while tying. , Make sure you are cutting through both pieces of fleece.
Use something rectangular in shape to measure.
If you have trouble seeing the graduations on a ruler, a card cut to the right measurements (for instance 3"x5"/9x14 cm) is easier to use to make corner cuts even and strips uniform in length.
Use the long edge of the card for the longer strips and the short edge for the shorter ones. , Cut strips of approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from each corner down the end and the sides for as long as the material lies flat.
These strips don't have to be exactly uniform, but they should be approximately the same size.
Small irregularities will not be noticeable in the finished product.
An easy way to measure is by using your thumb.
If your fingers are larger, use the width of your thumb, if your fingers are smaller, use from tip to first knuckle. , Using a simple knot, attach the bottom layer to the top layer. , If you have trouble getting the knot tight due to arthritic or weak fingers, hold the end of one tail of the knotted pair with one hand and slide the fingers of the other hand up to push the knot tighter. , Don't worry if the fleece puckers. , Use flat hands to stretch and smooth the material so it lies flat again. , Flatten as needed. , Move the fleece down so that more of the material lies flat (trimming if needed) and repeat steps #6 through #8 until about 2/3 of the blanket is tied. , Spread the blanket out so that the remaining end is flat. , Repeat from step #5 until blanket is finished.
Notice how all those little imperfections seem to magically blend into the pattern.
Fold blanket, place into gift bag(see tips), and tie handles together with ribbon.
Give it someone who will appreciate it, or give it to yourself and make good use of it. ,
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