How To Make A Throw Blanket Out Of Fabric

Looking for ways to design a customized throw blanket that’s not only aesthetically-pleasing but also versatile? Here’s your post to learn more!

If you’ve a knack for stitching, delve into this post and learn the best way of personalizing your throw blanket with custom colors and fabrics.

Thinking that creating a throw blanket requires learning rocket science is a sheer misconception. In short, cutting the fabric is the first step.

After which, there comes steps, including adding pom-poms to the piece, sewing the sides, stitching the opening of the blanket, and quilting your blanket.

Now, who would have thought that designing a throw blanket would become so simple today?

For experts, creating the customized throw blanket is so convenient that they even use their own stitches and use their specialized tools.

Now that you are determined to enhance your living or bedroom décor’s aesthetics with a fuzzy blanket, read on to learn these simple steps.

How To Make A Throw Blanket Out Of Fabric

Who does not want to enjoy the movie time hanging around a warm and cozy blanket in winters?

As throws are stylish and practical, every homeowner considers adding this beautiful piece of sophistication as an integral home décor element.

But before trying your hands on it, it’s imperative to understand that the main difference between regular blanket and throws lie in its sizing.

These blankets feature a size of 50 inches by 36 inches in general. Saying that they are similar to the size of queen and king mattress wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

Besides including knitted components, they are created with fabrics like faux fur, chenille, crushed velvet, and even satin. On this note, let’s move on to the straightforward steps that explain everything to you in a detailed format.

Step 1: Choose The Right Fabric

Finding your favorite fuzzy piece of cloth is the first thing to begin with. For a bicolor blanket, it’s up to you to decide on the two colors. Let’s say you can choose a 60” fabric as this one’s common and really easy to find.

For simple decors, you can choose a classic white and gray combination. To simply put, choose whatever fits your home interior. Cut your fabrics to 50” in order to design a blanket of 60” x 50” dimension. You can opt for a customized option.

Step 2: Ensure Clean Cuts & Avoid Fuzzes

Perhaps, a straightedge & a rotary cutter will be apt for easily creating those clean cuts. Alternatively, drawing effects with your straightedge will enhance the fabric’s back portion. For this reason, use a pair of scissors and be careful while cutting it.

Please note that this is a bit too messy part of the overall steps as the fuzz seems never-ending. A vacuum can easily suck up the pesky fuzzes along your way. Plus, it avoids creating a bigger mess too.

Step 3: Choose a Customized Design with Pom-Poms

One thing that may confuse you is the use of pom-poms. But before the thought of making them by hand confuses you, it’s time to consider purchasing a whole bag of pom-pom from the marketplace.

For a customized look, adding pom-poms to your throw blanket makes it look out of the box.

Try trimming them to both the short ends. Again, you can add a tinge of sophistication by choosing neutral colors like white.

But if your home décor speaks of vibrancy, you may select bright colors and make it look bolder! To start off, cut the pom-pom trims to the required length.

Step 4: Pin Pom-Poms to The Edge of The Fabric

Pinning them to the fabric’s edge is a complex part. Thus, choose the tape side for pinning and place the pom-poms in such a way that they face in. This may sound counterintuitive.

So, you can think of how the raw edge will end on the blanket’s interior side when turned inside out. The next that you need to focus on is to sew the pom-pom trim. Be gentle with your stitches as this part is delicate.

Step 5: Stitch bottom and top pieces of your blanket together

The next thing you’d be performing is to pin the bottom and top pieces of your blanket together. Do it for all the four sides alongside soft sides.

Here’s where you need to ensure that the pom-poms get tucked away inside seams so that they do not get sewn into it accidentally.

Although the stitch involved in this part sounds tricky, you may find it easier than sewing your pom-pom trim to one side. What’s best is to sew with an allowance of 3/8” seam. Start off with one of those pom-pom edges.

Step 6: Encase the tape attached to the pom-pom

Ensure that you encase all the tape attached to your pom-pom decorations so that it isn’t noticeable after the blanket’s stitches are done.

Don’t forget to sew around its sides. It’s better to stop around 18″ away from the last edge’s end. Turn your blanket on the correct side to double check the placements of pom-poms. Ensure that the tapes aren’t visible.

Step 7: Sew the Opening Part

Once you see everything is perfect, turn it to its opposite side and clip those corners diagonally. It’ll ensure the neatness of all the four corners.

After this, turn the blanket on the right side; and with a pencil, push out those corners to improve their sharpness!

Fold the opening’s raw edges into those corners. Lastly, pin the edges in position and stitch it with a narrow hem.

Step 8: Quilt Your Throw Blanket

The final step includes quilting the throw blanket. Here, the only task is to stitch the patterns into your blanket that can hold the bottom and top together. For best recommendations, you can sew a wider 2 1/2” in from the blanket’s edge.

Use a masking tape for the purpose and let the sewing machine be your guide. You can add your personalized touch by creating more designs in its middle part. Use a straightedge and chalk/fabric pen to create lines before you start sewing.

Weren’t the aforementioned steps enough to describe how simple and straightforward making a DIY throw blanket can be? Sure, you also are eager to enjoy your fun time while working on it.

But before anything else strikes your mind, it’s compulsory that you learn the facts and facets about throw blankets.

Demonstrating Throw Blankets through These Facts and Factors

Throw blankets are easy to distinguish from standard bed sheets and duvets. Not only are they versatile, but they are also aesthetically pleasing and extremely functional. There are multiple ways how throws get used, but the common one is to place it atop couch or bed.

When Should You Use a Throw Blanket?

From a rational standpoint, these blankets aren’t for normal bedding usage. At times during adverse colds, they might be incapable of offering physical or mental support for a deep sleep. But there’s always a great thing about these blankets.

With that said, calling throws functional throughout the year is never an exaggeration. They are thin enough and light enough to layer you in decent winter days and keep you cool on bright summer days.

Besides its versatile décor, it can be a wonderful addition for protecting your kids and pets.

What are The Common Throw Blanket Materials?

It’s entirely up to you which fabric you’d like to use, determining the weight and warming capabilities of the blanket. But here are some popular options:

• Fleece throws
• Cotton
• Microfiber
• Cashmere
• Faux Fur and more

What Styles and Colors are Available?

Whether you choose vibrant patterns or muted tones, their possibilities are endless. For patterns, stripes and plaids are the common ones, besides checkered squares, floral patterns, and modern motifs. To consider colors, one can choose such colors that can complement other aesthetical elements of the room.

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Jessica

I'm Jessica Flores, a professional fashion designer and an expert seamstress.

Crafting has always been a deep-seated passion of mine, one that has flourished and evolved over the years.

I've dedicated considerable time to both studying and practicing in the realm of fashion and sewing, amassing a wealth of experience and skills.

It brings me great joy to share these insights and experiences with you all, hoping to inspire and foster a similar passion for the art of sewing.

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