How to Make a Swaddle Blanket

 

Recently I’ve had a lot of friends having babies. I really like to give handmade gifts when I am invited to baby showers, practical handmade gifts. I’m sure you’ve seen these gorgeous swaddle blankets everywhere, but did you know that armed with a Joann’s coupon and an hour you could make one?

 

Start with a yard and a quarter of fabric. You are going to want to find this light open weave cotton that had a lot of stretch in it.

Cut your piece 40 x 40 square.

Begin by sewing a basting stitch.

 

 

You will want to baste all four sides of the blanket.

Sew a rolled hem around all four sides.

 

Remove your baste stitch and voila swaddle blanket.

I wash mine after I sew, this fabric is a little temperamental and you will want the factory stiffness to help along in the process.

Comments

  1. Heather :
    No WAY! I didn't know JoAnn's sold this kind of fabric. I've always wondered about that. Maybe you could ombre it after it's made?

    So darling!!

    Thanks. Pinning it.
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  3. Valerie :
    Love this. I had never thought of making my own swaddle blankets but I will for sure with the next one. Thanks

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