Blankets and Sleep Sacks – Page 7

Tutorial: Minky baby blanket with satin ruffle

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Is there anything softer to wrap a baby up in than a minky blanket? Sew4Home shows how to make one. And if the soft minky wasn’t luxurious enough, it’s edged with a satin ruffle. Get the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern :Wearable blanket or sleep sack for baby

November 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wearable blanket or sleep sack for a baby. Made from fleece, it keeps baby snug and warm while she sleeps. And unlike… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Toddler sleep sack

October 23, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Robyn from Additional Jesus shows how she made sleep sacks for her toddler son. They’re made from fleece to keep him warm without having blankets piled around him. Foot holes at the bottom let his active toddler feet move and… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Baby’s Cozy Football Blanket

October 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a baby blanket shaped like a football. She made hers out of a soft, snuggly minky, oh my!! This would be soooo cute for a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sweet swaddling blankets

September 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

The Purl Bee shares a tutorial for making sweet swaddling blankets. At 42 inches square, they’re big enough to wrap up a baby snug and sound, but not so big as to be unwieldy. They’re easily made from two layers… Read more ...

Tutorial: Antsy baby name keepsake blanket

August 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make a personalized baby blanket. An army of ants carrying the letters of the baby’s name across the bottom of the blanket. This would make a such a sweet keepsake gift for… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Oval burp cloths, quick and easy

August 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an oval burp cloth. They’re made from flannel receiving blankets, so the materials are cheap and the fabric is soft and absorbant. They’re quick and easy… Read more ...

Tutorial: Perfect Corner Blanket

July 14, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tori from Apostrophy Designs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Perfect Corner Blanket. The backing of the blanket wraps around to the front with mitered corners. I love the pairing of two contrast-y fabric prints that she… Read more ...

Tutorial: Simple flannel receiving blanket

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Malory from Snips & Spice shows how to make a simple flannel receiving blanket. They’re easy to make and are awesome baby gifts. They’re made from two layers of flannel, so they’re soft and snuggly on both sides. The rounded… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Shabby Chic Frayed Edge Blanket

July 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a shabby chic patchwork blanket. The patchwork design allows you to make use of smaller cuts of fabric. The edges are all left raw… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reciving Blanket for Baby

May 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free tutorial on her blog for making this receiving blanket for baby, with three methods for finishing the edges. After making the basic blanket, she added a little bear applique (pattern … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Toddler’s sleep sack from an adult t-shirt

May 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sleep sacks can be rather expensive to buy, and difficult to find in a toddler’s size. Maia from Sew Long, Wear Well shows how she created this sleep sack for her toddler son out of an adult-sized pajama suit. (She… Read more ...

Tutorial: Snuggly bunny baby blanket

April 18, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cecilia from So Tei-Tei shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet bunny baby blankie. The small blanket with a bunny softie attached is soft, easy for baby to hold, and made for cuddling! Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lovey Boy and the Square Satin Luxe Blanket

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make her Lovey Boy and the Square Satin Luxe Blanket. The blanket and smaller lovey are made from minkey and edged with satin, so they’ll be soft against baby’s skin. The pleated binding… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flannel receiving blanket with ric rac trim

March 17, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Suzanne from Just Another Hangup shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a receiving blanket. The soft flannel blanket is trimmed with ric rac and has rounded corners. And at 41″ x 41″, it’s larger than the… Read more ...