I have about 3 yards (I think 3 yards) of Mickey Mouse fleece fabric that I bought from Joann's to make Punkie a blanket with. And I've been staring at it for weeks now. I've washed and squared it up and I was going to sew an edge on it and call it a day but now I'm re-thinking my idea. I think I want to back it with a solid piece of fleece. I also want to get my godson some Yankees fleece and do the same thing for his birthday and make a coordinating pillow case. He's going to be 11. I have no idea what to get him so his getting textiles. Same with my god-daughter - she'll be getting textiles too her her January birthday (fleece blanket and coordinating pillow). I want to show off my new found craft.
My question, how easy (or hard) is it to sew fleece? Do I need a special sized needle for my machine? I'm clueless here. The fleece seems really slippery and I don't want to struggle with it right off the bat. My thought is right sides together, sew the edges, turn right sides out, close up hole and tah-dah! a fleece blanket. I MAY topstitch the edges.. not sure yet.
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Should I skip sewing the fleece together and just knot it... like I've seen all over the web...?
Can anyone give me some pointers??
Thanks in advance and enjoy your day!
Jen :)
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Fleece isn't hard to sew, but you'd definitely have to do some topstitching if you do the right sides together method 'cause those seams won't want to stay flat. I'd be tempted to put them wrong sides together and just do a normal quilt binding, unless you really like the knotty look. Those are easy and fun and Miss Punkie Pie could even help you out by supervising!
ReplyDeleteWell, I wish I could help, but I've never sewn fleece. I have heard it really lints up your machine, so be sure to clean it following it. I did help my mom do the knotty thing and it turned out cute (and was very easy). BTW, I love those polka dot pillowcases you made lil' miss. Also, I can't wait to see that finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteI haven't sewn much fleece, either. but i will be attempting to soon...I have to line some wool mittens with fleece and I'm a bit hesitant, too.
ReplyDeleteI think my sister-in-law made some fleece blankets and just stitched about one inch around the edges and left them as is, no turning required. they turned out really cute. you might want to try that? it would be easier than top stitching through 4 layers (once you turn the blanket right side out).
I'm not a big fan of the look of the knotted fleece blankets, but I know they're really easy and a bonus, if they're for children, it's something for them to play with. Many children love to have little things like that to fondle.
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