Options for Binding Blankets

I was finally able to find some adorable rubber ducky fabric in town (on sale!) and promptly bought enough to make several blankets.

One of the projects I’ve been wanting to make is a reversible blanket with flannelette and minky fleece (super soft fleece, almost like a silky terry cloth).

Unfortunately my camera washed the yellow minky out, but they look quite nice in real life.

I’ve got a few options when it comes to putting this blanket together.

The first, and easiest, is simply to sew the two pieces of fabric together – right sides together.  Leave an opening and turn it right side out.  Prest0 – quick and simple blanket.  Easy, sturdy and no hand-sewing required.

When I make quilts, I use hand-sew a half-inch binding.  I think that might be a little too narrow for a fleece like this.  A one inch binding, maybe using the flannelette, could be a good option.

Traditionally baby blankets are bound with satin.  You can find pre-made satin binding in fabric stores, or you can make your own.  It’s slippery and requires a whole lot of pinning to make it work nicely.

I’ll let you know what I decide…

image: C Findlay-Harder