Tie-Blanket

A step-by-step guide on how to do a simple tie blanket using either one or two fabrics.

Material needed:

- Fabric

- Scissors

- Ruler/tape measure

- At least 4 sewing pins (if desired for cleaner cut)

-Optionally a fabric marker

• Most tie blankets are made with fleece material but I have had success using Minky material as well.
  
  • The softer the material, the more slippery it is to work with.
  • Using fabric such as linen does it make it cheaper to use but they won't be as comfortable.
• You can choose of any color or pattern

• Having extra fabric is never a bad thing but the size should be judged on who the blanket will be used for.
• The typical size for smaller blankets is 1 yard. Any size that you can cut strips in would work, however, as long as there is a general space in the center of the blanket.

• Place both pieces of fabric on a flat surface, one directly on top of the other.
  • I found that it's easier to combine two corners and get them as straight as desired then lay them both down.
• Make sure that their wrong sides are facing each other.

• Make sure both pieces of fabric are the same size and shape
• With them still laying on a flat surface cut the excess off the edges if there is any overlapping.

• With the blankets still laying on a flat surface, mark each corner 3 inches from both outer edges, this is where you will be cutting
• You only need to mark the fabric that is on top.

With the corners now marked I like to use sewing pins to keep both blankets in place before cutting them. This has been helpful at making the most precise cuts.

Cut along the markings that have been made of the 3"x3" squares in each corner.

The strips that you will cut should be between 1/2" to 3/4" width, 3" length. If desired you can mark the distance between strips before you begin cutting.

• Each Strip from fabric A needs to be double knotted to the corresponding strip of fabric B.

Double check along each side of the blanket to make sure each strip has been tied.

For the final step I like to pull the edges of the blanket (note: do not pull on the ties) out horizontally to stretch and strengthen the ties so they don't unravel or look too cramped.