Embroidered Fleece Tie BlanketTie blankets are a terrific no-sew project that look so great, it seems like they're just too easy! SuppliesSupplies Needed: Designs Used: Products Used
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Steps To Complete
First, trim off the selvage edges of the fleece (the raw edges on two sides of the fabric). |
Next, lay the first piece of fabric flat with the right side facing up. Then, align two of the sides together (adjacent sides) and finger press the fold (the crease from the fold will be used for aligning the embroidery design). |
Unfold the fabric flat again and then create a paper template of the design by printing it at full size using embroidery software. Poke a hole in the center of the template and align it with the crease on the fabric. |
Remove the template and draw lines connecting the marks. |
Spray a piece of medium weight cutaway stabilizer with adhesive and smooth the fabric on top. If you are embroidering a light and airy design, like redwork or toile, lay a piece of lightweight water-soluble stabilizer on top of the fleece and hoop all three layers together by aligning the marks on the hoop with the lines on the fabric. |
When the design has finished, carefully trim away the excess stabilizer on the backside of the embroidery and tear away the water soluble stabilizer from the top. If any bits of the water soluble stabilizer are left behind, use a tweezers to remove it. Or, you may dab a small amount of water on top and brush the stabilizer away. |
Repeat the embroidering process for the second piece of fleece. I embroidered the same design in the same corner of the second piece of fabric to make the blanket reversible. |
On each side, flip the top layer of fabric up and fold it over to the wrong side using the top of the squares at the corners as a guide. Finger press the folds and then flip the fabric back over the top of the bottom fabric. |
Measure and mark one inch intervals along each outer edge. Make 4" long cuts through both layers of fabric starting at each mark ending at the crease you just made. |
To create the tassels, pair the top and bottom strips together and tie a knot. And your blanket is complete! |
Fleece tie blankets are a wonderful way to create a cozy feeling in your home, or to create something personal and useful for a friend! |