Baby Doll Self-Binding Blanket Pattern
Learn how to sew a self-binding receiving blanket for a doll with our free sewing pattern!
I always love giving handmade baby gifts, so I thought it might be fun to give one to a sibling instead!
I’m sharing how to make this simple self-binding receiving blanket that’s the perfect size for a baby doll! This is a VERY simple sewing project, so simple in fact that older kids could sew one themselves with just a little bit of help.
Free Self-Binding Blanket Pattern
Supply List
To make the blanket you’ll need:
- 1, 20″ x 20″ square of flannel
- 1, 30″ x 30″ square of flannel
- Sewing Machine
- Scissors
- Pins
- Fabric Safe Marking Pen
Step One
Begin by pinning your two flannel pieces right sides together.
To do this you want to find the center of each of the four sides of both pieces and begin my matching up the centers.
Then pin out from there. Since the pieces aren’t the same size you’ll end up with a funny bunny ear looking thing at the end- don’t worry this is correct.
Sew each of the 4 sides starting and stopping 1/2″ from the end of the fabric. Leave a 4″ hole in one of the sides so that you can turn the blanket right side out.
After you’ve sewn all 4 sides fold the blanket in half diagonally so that it makes a triangle.
How to Miter the Corners (i.e. the Self Binding Part)
Two of the corners will look like this. Using a pen draw a line from the point you stopped sewing to the end of the fabric. Sew.
Fold the blanket the other way and sew the other two sides. Quickly turn the blanket right side out to make sure you’ve sewn the corners correctly.
If you have then turn the blanket back inside out and trim off the excess fabric at the corners.
Turn the blanket right side out and press it well. Top stitch along the edge of the center of the blanket, making sure to catch the opening as you go.
More Cute things to Sew for a Baby:
Soft N Snuggly Sensory Blanket Pattern
So sweet! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow that links to your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-baby-doll-receiving-blanket/2014/08/26/
–Anne
So cute!! Just pinned;)
Wow!!! It’s really cute!!! But…. It looks just like the tutorial for self binding baby blanket from Missouri Star Quilt Co on you tube??? Same one??
I was thinking the same thing…. I love that tutorial and it makes an awesome sized receiving blanket….. I like the dollie sized dimensions ……..but you might want to give credit where credit is due….
Hi!
I learned how to make self binding receiving blankets years ago (before the days of blogs) from a friend of mine. I don’t know who came up with the idea originally, but they have been around for years.
I don’t know. I haven’t seen that video. I’ve been making these for about 10 years- There are several tutorials online for self binding blankets. I have no idea who came up with the idea in the first place. I learned how to make them from a friend.
Love that book! I still remember laughing uncontrollably as I read it to my daughter the first time..Classic!
Thank you for this tutorial, my mother made these binded blankets back in the 70’s and 80’s and I have been searching for instructions on them! You are correct, this idea has been around for a long time!
Should this say 12″ and 13″ rather than 120″ and 130″?
No, It actually says ONE 20″ piece not 120– I added a comma to make it more clear
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Thanks for the tut, I have two granddaughters that will love this.
This is lovely! Thank you for the tutorial, will come in handy!
Can you make these using fat quarters or do they have to be square?
It does need to be a square so you’ll need to square up the Fat Quarter before you sew.