If you are reading this article, then I guess you are looking for information on how to make a fleece blanket. Luckily for you then, we have come to the right place. Firstly, we will look at why you would want a fleece blanket, secondly, we will tell you how you can easily make a fleece blanket. So basically by the time you have finished this article, you will know how to make a fleece blanket.
So what are some of the benefits of fleece, well, for a start at is very warm and comforting, secondly, it's durable and very versatile and thirdly, it looks fantastic. One of the benefits of making a fleece blanket is its simplicity. You can even make fleece blankets without the need to sew. In fact, with two sheets of fleece fabric you can create what is known as a no sew fleece blanket (read our no sew fleece blanket article for more information). The fleece is very durable, and it has the unique quality of never unraveling. So if you actually cut a piece of fleece, you don't have to worry about at fraying away.
Now for the how to make a fleece blanket part of the article. Basically, you need to go online, or to your local fabric store to purchase a large piece of fleece. Fleece comes in, differing weights and depending on what you are looking to use the blanket for, you would choose your weight accordingly.
If you are looking to use your fleece blanket during winter or in a cold environment then you would select heavier weighted fleece fabric. You want to make sure your fleece fabric is long enough for its intended purpose. If you are going to use the fleece blanket on your bed, then you want to make sure you have 10 to 12 inches of overlap on each of the sides so the fleece blanket can easily be tucked into the sides of the bed. Once you have your fabric cut to size, then you can either fold over about an inch on all sides and then stitch them together for appearance purposes or if you prefer you can leave them, as is.
And basically, that is how to make a fleece blanket. Very, very simple and something that practically anybody could easily do.
