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.
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