How To Sew A Baby Blanket With Satin Binding
Blanket binding is pretty popular, and you will find them in the majority of baby blankets. This particular fabric trim is used primarily on the borders of the blankets.
The binding helps in providing an excellent and neat finish. Apart from that, the binding will also stop the edges of the blanket from fraying. Blanket bindings are done from all types of materials.
Among all the others, satin stands out as the best choice. It’s because the material comes with a glossy and smooth texture. So, it will not cause any issues to a child’s skin.
The satin blanket binding will be around 2 inches wide and comes in multiple shades and patterns. This indicates that you will easily obtain the design you prefer the most.
But how to sew the satin binding? Well, you can do so if you have the correct steps and instructions for it.
How To Sew A Baby Blanket With Satin Binding?
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You can sew the satin binding for a baby blanket through a sewing machine. It stands out as the fastest way to complete a blanket binding work.
Even though you can get the job done through the hand-sewing technique, it will be pretty time-consuming and tedious. You might not have all day to do some blanket binding work, so using the stitching device is the best choice.
If you are curious about how to do satin binding on a baby blanket, allow this particular blog to be your ultimate guide. It carries all the information that you need for satin binding in detail.
Steps You Have To Follow For Satin Binding
Satin binding is not challenging or difficult to do and does not require any extra skill for it as well. The steps mentioned below will help you get your blanket binding work done without any issues. Check it out!
Step 1
You need to prepare all the materials or items you need for the binding work. So, the things you will need are a baby blanket, a sewing machine, satin binding, a quilter’s ruler, and sharp scissors.
Apart from that, you will also require hand sewing needles, pins, and binder clips for the binding project.
Step 2
You must pre-wash the baby blanket and then cut it in half because it can shrink pretty easily. After cleaning and cutting down the blanket, you must add all the patterns and designs you want.
Designs such as embroidery and applique are some of the most common and famous choices available these days.
Step 3
Now, you must place the two blanket pieces together. Be sure that the front side is facing towards the outside on both sides. After that, you must pin up the blankets together.
When you have pinned them up, it’s time for you to stitch or sew the edges of the two blanket pieces. Doing so will stop them from separating.
Step 4
Before you use the satin binding, make sure to inspect it. If you come across any frays or loose threads sticking out at the binding’s edges, cut them off immediately before use.
Open up the binding, which comes in a single fold of 2 inches, and then gently slide the blanket within the insides of it.
Step 5
Once you slide the blanket inside, you must fold the binding to cover the blanket’s edges. Also, leave out an inch at the corners of the binding. Make sure to pin it properly in its place.
Step 6
It’s time for the stitching work. So, within your sewing machine, you must use the zigzag stitch method. Please don’t begin the stitching work right from the very first corner.
Begin the sewing work at least 5 inches to 6 inches away from the corner. You must overlap the blanket and the satin. After that, complete the sew-up the other corner and cut down the thread.
Step 7
Now, you must open up the satin binding and then fold it to a 90-degree angle. By doing so, the binding will cover the other side. Next, put the blanket within the satin binding fold.
Step 8
Use pins to place the binding at its place. You have to stitch up the edges with the zigzag technique once again. Make sure the corners of the binding gives out a mitered appearance.
Step 9
When you have already made your way to the 1st binding end, you must prepare to link it with the other. Measure the blanket with a ruler and cut down the binding edges.
Make sure the edges you cut should be around ¼ inch beyond the edge of the blanket.
Step 10
Now, you must use the pins and attach the 1st binding edge with the 2nd one. Sew up the edges with a ¼ inch wide zigzag method.
Secure the stitch well so that it doesn’t become loose or fray up when you wash it.
Step 11
For this particular step, you have to repeat Step 7.
Step 12
Lastly, you have to check that all the corners of your blanket deliver a mitered appearance. After completing the work, make sure to secure the thread. Cut all the unnecessary threads, and the thread ends as well.
How Do I Make A Flannel Baby Blanket With Satin Binding?
You can easily make the flannel baby blanket along with a satin binding through a stitching device or a serger.
But you can follow some steps given below to obtain the best possible results when it comes to blanket binding. Check the information below!
Step 1: Gather Up The Materials
When you have decided to create a satin binding on a flannel baby blanket, you need some tools and materials to get started. These are:
- One of the 2-yards of flannel pieces. [Any baby-friendly material will do]
- One package of 140-inches long satin binding.
- A serger or sewing machine.
- Sewing pins.
- Scissors.
Once you have all these items, you are all set to start the satin binding work.
Step 2: Clean Or Wash Your Material
This is something you must always do whenever you want to do some blanket binding. You must wash the blanket a lot so that it doesn’t shrink. Wash it in hot water.
Don’t forget to dry up the flannel on high heat, make sure it’s scorched before you do any binding work on it. Also, iron out all the wrinkles.
Step 3: Measure The Material
Place the two pieces of the flannel on the wrong side and place a mark on the most significant square located on the top piece. You have to make sure the piece overlaps appropriately on edge.
Take tailor chalk and mark all the square’s edges. The marking is not required to come out because it will get covered due to the binding.
Step 4: Stitch Up The Material And Cut
Under this particular step, you have to use the straight stitch. Sew up your materials together about ½ inch from the marks. You can also utilize the presser foot as your guide.
You can use any color of thread, and once you are done with the work, get rid of the pins and trim them out along the marks.
Step 5: Zigzag Or Serge On The Raw Edges
You can use a zigzag stitch or serge the raw edges of your flannel blanket. Even though you don’t require this step, if you want your blankets to be sturdy, you should opt for them.
Step 6: Prepare For The Binding Work
To prepare for the binding work, you must press or iron on the starting setting. Make sure to iron on both sides while keeping the satin folded.
After that, if you find some of the edges are evenly cut, make sure to trim them properly and burn the edges with fire to prevent them from fraying.
Step 7: Attach The Binding To The Blanket
Now, you need to attach the binding properly to the blanket. Make sure to pin the fabric’s edges and open the satin. Bend the satin a bit so that the blanket’s corner is in the right place.
When you close the satin, you will get satin folds, around a 45- degree angle at the corners. After that, pin it.
You have to sandwich the remaining edge of the blanket between the pin and the satin. Doing so will secure the corners properly.
If you do the work properly, it’s guaranteed that you will receive clean and neat mitered corners.
How To Join Two Satin Blanket Bindings?
To join or stitch two satin blanket bindings, you have to fold both edges to the middle area.
You can use any stitching technique and get the work done on a serger, sewing machine, or hand.
How Much Satin Blanket Binding Do I Need?
Usually, you will require around 4¾ yards of satin blanket binding for your blanket binding work. They come in pre-packed packages and are single folded.
Apart from that, you will also get a satin blanket binding in 4.75 yards. They are available in numerous colors, and you choose the one you like the most.
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