You need enough fleece to make a two-layered blanket, so double your total measurement to get the total yardage of fabric you need. Since you are making a king-sized blanket, you will have to sew together two pieces of fleece to make the blanket wide enough.
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How much fabric do I need to make a fleece tie blanket?
Introduction: How to Make a Tied Fleece Blanket
You will need 2 pieces of fleece, about 1 to 1 1/4 yards each, a pair of fabric scissors (or a rotary cutter – much easier!), cutting board (or some kind of cutting surface) and a ruler or straight-edge.
What are the measurements for a tie blanket?
Each strip should be the same length as your starter square and anywhere from 1 inch to 2 inches wide. The sample is 6 inches long and 2 inches wide. If you’re using a rotary cutter, use the ruler to measure and cut the strips, working around the entire blanket.
How long should a fleece tie blanket be?
Most fleece fabric is around 58″ wide and this is a good size. We used 2 yards but you can use 1.5 yards for a smaller blanket. These also make a really cute baby blanket in a smaller size blanket.
How much fabric do I need for a king size tie blanket?
How to Make a King Sized Fleece Blanket
- 4 by 4 inch piece of paper.
- 8 yards of 60-inch wide fleece (4 yards per side)
- Thread in coordinating color.
- Trim, optional.
How many yards is a king size blanket?
Comforters
| Mattress | Twin (39 x 75) | King (78 x 80) |
|---|---|---|
| Comforter Size | 70″ x 90″ | 110″ x 96″ |
| Fabric Needed (no repeat) | 7.5 yds | 10.5 yds |
| Fabric Needed (27″ repeat) | 7.5 yds | 12 yds |
| 54″ fabric, 15″ drop, extra 12″ for quilting.● Fabric estimate is for one side only.● Lining or fabric on reverse side is the same. |
What kind of fleece do you use for tie blankets?
Polar fleece
Polar fleece is also good for no-sew projects (like a flower – get the free tute here) or tie blankets (check out my ultimate tie blanket guide here) . Polar Fleece can be divided in to two categories, anti-pill and non anti-pill.
How do you finish the edge of a fleece blanket?
Once you have your fleece fabric cut to the dimensions you want it to be, all you need to do is finish your blanket. You can finish a fleece blanket with a simple folded hem, by adding fringe to the edges and tying it into knots, or by weaving fringe loops around the blanket’s edges to create a braided edge.
How much do you cut off the corners of a tie blanket?
1. Cut off rough selvage edge on both sides. Trim only as much as necessary, usually not more than 2 inches on each side. At this point, make sure that your cut sides are relatively straight.
What size should a no sew fleece blanket be?
around 60 x 60
Step by Step instructions to make a No-Sew Fleece blanket. Fleece comes 60-inches wide, so your blanket should be around 60 x 60 (or longer). Your finished product will be about 10- inches smaller than the fabric you start with.
What are the dimensions of 3 yards of fabric?
How big is one linear yard of fabric?
| Yards | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 Inches (3 Feet) | 54 Inches (4.5 Feet) |
| 2 | 72 Inches (6 Feet) | 54 Inches (4.5 Feet) |
| 3 | 108 Inches (9 Feet) | 54 Inches (4.5 Feet) |
| 4 | 144 Inches (12 Feet) | 54 Inches (4.5 Feet) |
How many yards are needed for a blanket?
Blanket Size
| Blanket Size | Width | Yards of Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Baby (Crib) | 29″ | 1 yard each (minimum 44″ wide) |
| Child | 42″ | 1 ½ yards each (minimum 44″ wide) |
| Adult Afghan/Throw | 48″ | 2 yards each (minimum 54″ wide) |
| Adult – Oversized Throw | 55-59″ | 2 yards each (minimum 56″ wide) |
How many yards of fabric are in a king size sheet?
Used sideways, widthwise, the fabric equals 2.5 yards of 102″-wide fabric. King Flat Sheet: 108″x102″. This fabric is longest when turned sideways. Widthwise, the fabric equals three yards of 102″-wide fabric.
How many yards of fabric do I need calculator?
Dimensions that fit into the width of the fabric
Take the total length you need and divide by 36 to calculate how many yards you need. Most of our fabric is sold in full yard increments, so round up to the nearest yard.
What is the wrong side of fleece?
On standard fleece the right side is nubbly and the wrong side is smooth. When the pattern instructions say, “Place the two pieces right sides together,” it means place them nubbly sides together. Fleece marked “anti-pill” looks this way, too, and tends to be ultra-soft and cuddly. Some fleece is smooth on both sides.
Do I need to wash fleece before sewing?
Fleece does not shrink, fade or run so there is no need to prewash the fabric.
Which is better anti pill fleece vs Blizzard fleece?
Blizzard Fleece
Blizzard fleece is a type of fleece fabric that is smoother and softer than anti-pill fleece, meaning that it will feel better against your skin. It is also a bit denser and thicker, meaning that blizzard fleece is warmer as well.
Do you double knot tie fleece blanket?
(Only for two pieces of fleece)
Tie each front fringe to the back fringe all around the blanket using a double knot. Make sure not to tie too close or the blanket won’t lay flat.
Can you wash fleece tie blankets?
Fleece Tie Blanket Washing Tips
If you have a washer with a drum, the ties can get caught when it spins. Therefore, it’s best to select “hand wash” cycle. If you don’t have a hand wash cycle, consider actually hand washing the blanket in your bathroom tub when needed.
What needle do you use for fleece?
When using a sewing machine; select a size 12(80) Universal needle, for sewing most fleece fabrics. Set machine for a long stitch (8 to 10 stitches per inch). A straight stitch or narrow zigzag works best.
What kind of stitch should I use on fleece?
Use a good polyester thread and a slightly larger stitch length (3mm-5mm). Stitching with a straight stitch is fine for most seams, but a small zigzag stitch is recommended at points where the seam will endure more movement, like armholes.