@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Witchy Woman.... my plan was to sew and turn inside out then stitch top stitch all around the blanket, then I did not have to worry about adding a binding...are you saying I should not do this? My blanket is not a fringe blanket..I am using cotton for the top and minky for the backing.
@Witchy Woman wrote:
I sew exclusively with fleece when I make baby blankets for Project Linus. I'm not sure if you are using the Minky with little "dots," but if you are, that might influence the info I am passing along.
I cut two equal lengths of fleece and just layer them together. I then stitch around about 2 inches from the edges and then, do a cut fringe edge. I cut about an inch into both layers of fabric and it gives a casual, fringey appearance. The stiching holds the layers together.
It is a version of the fleece "tied" blankets. I decided I didn't really like the knotted version for baby blankets and devised a design that allowed me to cut a fringed edge, but not tie it.
I've gotten lots of great feedback from the recipients of the donated blankets.
Because fleece and minky are so substantial, I would never attempt to seam and turn for a blanket. The edges do not fray on the fleece and batting seems unnecessary.
I also was frustrated with the fleece shifting, so I pinned like crazy and that was so time consuming. I've found that if I even my edges and spray about one inch back, it holds the edges of the blanket firmly for stitching.
I apologize if none of this helps you, but I thought I'd at least pass along my thoughts. I've made hundreds of these fringed blankets and each one is prettier than the next.
If you decide to do this, and need to know what to do about corners, let me know.
How would you bind the edges?
Since you are using cotton on one side, I see why you are constructing it as you are.
Therefore, my ideas wouldn't work. Cotton needs a finishing edge (as you know), so it sounds like you have the best plan of sewing and turning.
If it is the fabric shifting that is a problem, I do recommend using the spray baste to hold it fast. It took me a bit to get the hang of not using too much, but it really does help.
Also, I would suggest you spray and wait a bit so the spray dries. I read reviews of people saying it gummed up their sewing needles, and I think that happens when the product is still "wet." It dries quickly so waiting a bit isn't a problem.
Hope that helps!
I am using a much simpler method because fleece does not ravel at all. You cut it and there is never a problem.
Please let us know how it comes out!
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