How to Make a Baby Blanket - Self Binding with Easy Mitered Corners

[@NotchesSewing]

CORRECTION - The outer fabric should measure 32” x 42” (not 40”) The method is still correct - Please follow exactly as I have shown. The finished blanket measures 28” x 38” 😊

[@angiemitchell7148]

I have been sewing for more than 50 years and I have watched thousands of instructional videos and you are absolutely the best!😆

[@NotchesSewing]

Wow, thank you! Very kind of you🙏

[@ca.r.33]

I just watched this and agree with this comment!!

[@NotchesSewing]

thank you😊

[@paularodery8074]

As a beginning quilter at age 74, I needed this tutorial for the placemats I’m working on. Thank you so much!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome!

[@mandhiramiranda5900]

I finally understood how this gets done. Thanks

[@NotchesSewing]

Great!

[@marycarnes2090]

You made this so simple to understand. I have watched a ton of these videos for self binding blankets and you win hands down!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much😊

[@debrasimon7044]

The easiest and best I've seen. Thank you so much

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching. It’s my favourite method and you can make so many things this way. 😊

[@angiesewtherapy6628]

This video is better than a well known quilter made for self binding. You rocked this! And I loved the fabric too.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you. I hope you give this a try. Once prepped it’s so easy!

[@Indydi]

That Missouri place, where you can't see anything they're doing on the videos? I agree.

[@cherylanon5791]

@@Indydi the Missouri place does have a lot of really nice videos, you can learn something from everyone! keep sweet... and it will come back to you too!

[@dcwatashi]

@@Indydi some of her (Jennie Doan) earlier videos didn’t have the best camera didn’t have the best lighting. She does go a little faster this lady here, her camera set up is very good. I think Jennie talks a little faster. Vanessa of the crafty Gemini also has a lot of really good videos, but she does talk very fast. You would have to slow down the video.

[@zorro9930]

I have made less than 10 self binding blankets and my sister couldn't figure out to +10 inches all around (5 inch border) how to measure to cut to edges, then turn inside out OH my goodness...... This is not only an easier way, but I LOVE the corner edging tip the most! Was about to make 5 self binding blankets the traditional way they are made.... I'm going to try it this was instead. Thank you!! 😁👏

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching. Have fun! Please take took of my correction in my first comment below the video. Cheers!

[@me68206]

Your videos are always so very helpful and instructive in showing me new ways to do things. And your voice is so nice to listen to. Now I'm off to dig through my stash for some minky fabric for a baby blanket.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much! Have fun sewing. This won’t take long at all. Cheers!

[@biomedlib]

Hello, I'm new to making self-binding blankets. I've watched a few videos on YT. Some I understand, and others I'm totally confused. However, your video makes sense, especially the mitered corners. Bless you. 😊 Also, I agree with me68206. Your voice is soothing.🌹

[@oldrvr]

I just love this video! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

thank you! You can use this basic method for many other projects. Cheers!

[@IMOO1896]

I’ve seen this done with another method, and man was it complicated, your method is something that will stay in my mind with no need to figure out which angle is which. Thanks so much.

[@NotchesSewing]

The other method is not “difficult” but it is for sure confusing if you don’t sew mitred corners often. I try to take the guesswork out of things and want a perfect finish at the same time. Hope you give this a try. Thanks for watching Sandi😊

[@JeanBippus-tq2dt]

Your video was super helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Please have a look on my channel for all the different blanket tutorials. Cheers!

[@moirawhite8042]

I’ve been sewing for a long time and have never seen a corner so beautifully made! You make it look so easy, I will practice this today 😊. Loved video and I’m going to watch it again, thanks very much

[@NotchesSewing]

Please do! Thanks so much for watching and appreciate the comment Moria. Have a good day! Cheers🙏😊

[@MegaBpop]

I agree she makes it look easy. I think it is her approach she takes in presenting the video.

[@NotchesSewing]

I try to present to easiest methods with the most professional looking result. I am sharing my lifetime of experience with systems I have in place so everyone will have same result. Just follow exactly and I promise it is as easy as I have shown. There’s no set up in my filming. You are watching in real time with the boring bits edited out. Have fun!

[@debbiewidner8791]

I made one today to donate to Healing Hands International. Thank you for this video. I plan to make some more.

[@NotchesSewing]

Wonderful! Please have a look on my channel for other projects. Thanks for watching😊

[@countrygal3688]

I like your method of making this blanket. It is easier to understand for beginning sewers. I think I will use cotton flannel, and prewash it to prevent shrinking in future washes.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you. Yes definitely prewash flannel 😊

[@dcwatashi]

Every fabric you make for these blankets should be pre-washed

[@jerischwartz7390]

Thank you for being so much on point with sharing your knowledge without unnecessary talking. I appreciate you considering my time too!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Jeri! 😊

[@mariateresavalenzuela12]

I can not wait to start this blanket. Your method is great! It is easier than others methods. So beautiful! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊. Please have a look on my channel for other simple blanket tutorials. Have fun!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Angels, I really really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful and amazing blanket. And I’m so glad to see you’ve used cotton fabric for the backing. I’m making some of these for a charity in London where Mothers have nothing and they need warm blankets for their babies. ❤❤❤❤❤ Love watching you too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much! Sounds like a wonderful charity. Have a wonderful Holiday season!

[@lindaizzard1437]

I must congratulate you on your videos. They are so very well done, precise, clear & no time wasting. Perfect. Thankyou for sharing.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you very much!❤️

[@donnanarducci6087]

Thank you so much. This is the easiest and most uncomplicated self binding blanket . I tried other ways and ended up very unhappy . I am a very experienced sewer. Made custom draperies for 30 years. So easy to understand you. I like the way you explain and demonstrate !

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you Donna! So glad to hear this😊

[@auntsarahskitchen1998]

Brilliant mitered corners. I have hand-made family quilt tops that I'm now inspired to make finish with your instruction, Angela. Your tutorials are the BEST I've ever seen.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you so much🙏🙏🙏😊. Have fun sewing!

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

thank you! looks really simple with a great finish.

[@NotchesSewing]

It is! I hope you give it a try😊

[@mariateresavalenzuela12]

I just finished this blanket! I love your techniques. My blanket looks beautiful 😍 Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Great job!

[@SandraLYoung-pg9mc]

Thank you for the clear and exacting video. The step by step instructions was clear and helpful.

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you love the outcome!

[@robinhoffman7529]

I downloaded your video this morning and I am now following along to make the blanket. Thank you! The video is thorough, with close up recording and not too long. I like it. ❤

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Robin! Let me know how you go😊

[@robinhoffman7529]

@@NotchesSewing The blanket looks adorable. Unfortunately I need to learn how to cut a straight line on fabric. It ended up smaller with straightening it out. 🥹 Thx again, your video gave me courage and success.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! I will have another baby blanket tutorial soon..

[@denisebriese6414]

This is simply the best tutorial! Thank you

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! Please have a look at some of my other blanket videos etc…on my channel😊🙏

[@maureenkent2565]

Beautiful mitered corners and an easy baby blanket method. Thank you Angela!

[@NotchesSewing]

You are very welcome Maureen. This is a great basic method to make all kinds of stuff. Placemats, coasters, table runners throws and bigger blankets. Doing the pinning first will save you a lot of time messing around with the edges like other methods. Cheers!

[@nongnongnur6371]

Always tidy and neat 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️ those needle small cuts on your hand reminds me of my late mom and me long time agooo Angela 😖😖🤭🤭😅😅 hope your heal soon okay 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NotchesSewing]

HI Nongnong! Thanks for the well wishes. The cut is not even from sewing! I scraped my hand across a pin that was in a dress hanging on a rack🤪. Oh well, it’s all part of the job…. Hope you and your family are well.😊

[@lorrainesilva1870]

Great tutorial. Easy to follow. Your blanket came out great.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊. Please have a look on my channel for more blankets

[@alfredathomson9663]

Thank you for sharing, you make your tutorials so clear. I have never seen a mitre corner done this way , I will have to try. I just finished your tea towel today and I’m very pleased.

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! I appreciate the feedback. Please share and give the corner a go!😊

[@robinweber4646]

Thank you for making this so easy.

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! Hope you give this a try😊

[@MrsKateT]

Wow thank you so much, this worked out perfectly ❤. You are a genius 🤓

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad it helped!

[@connietowler3725]

Needed this video. My brother just bought me a Viking sewing machine. Guess what I am making 😀This is very helpful. Thank you...

[@NotchesSewing]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching😊. Will have another blanket video soon.

[@dcwatashi]

Your video on mitered corners, even though it was just one layer is a lot faster and easier than this method I’m going to use your other method for mitered corners and just slip/tuck the inner Fabric underneath the border

[@NotchesSewing]

yes you can do that too. It will just have thicker corners

[@dcwatashi]

@@NotchesSewing well now that I am thinking about it this method in this video you don’t have to worry about the mitered corners coming. I’m done.

[@cherylanon5791]

I am making these with polar fleece as the back fabric and cotton flannel for the center fabric. I skip the turning under of edge, and just triple zig-zag the raw edge of fleece as the final step. Sometimes I add ribbon or ric-rac on that final stitch down!

[@pattijacobs1]

Another great video…concise and quick! Great tips! Thanks so much for sharing ❤

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching!

[@trixiebelden8197]

🌷Just love the ideas you give us and the tips and tools along the way! Quality fabric for babies and a lightweight blanket is perfect for the months ahead. Thank you for another useful and helpful tutorial. It helps so much, every time you explain 'why' you do something, like snip or trim etc . Have a lovely day! 🤗 💐

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you Trixie for being such a wonderful supporter! I appreciate all your feedback🙏🙏😊😊. ( you’re right about the months ahead. Already way too hot for me…….)

[@susanbrown7788]

I'm really enjoying your videos. They are very clear and concise. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.😊. More to come.

[@catherinegray5106]

Fabulous methodology! Thank you!

[@NotchesSewing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kashiaspence9702]

I love this demonstration! You make it very easy to understand 😊

[@NotchesSewing]

I'm so glad!

[@mariecafagna1572]

Great job! Great idea for a quilt..

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! 😊

[@vanessabalmores2419]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for sharing🙂

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it. Please have a look at some of my other videos. Cheers!

[@annekevanwyk4975]

Thanks for the tutorial! I always wondered how to sew those corners👍

[@NotchesSewing]

You’re welcome 😊. I’ll more ways to sew those corners in upcoming videos. Be sure to turn on all your notifications. Thanks for watching.🙏

[@jeanetteherron1152]

It was very helpful thank you

[@NotchesSewing]

You’re very welcome. Glad you found it. Thanks for watching😬

[@donnacolegrove4113]

Love your corners!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much! hope you give it try😊

[@joanneG75]

Oh my lovely.. excellent tutorial

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! Cheers! Hope you try it out😊

[@1000gage]

You explained how to make a baby blanket in an easy way, so I want to try making one too! You made it go so well with the fabric hehe Thank you~ I always enjoy watching your videos ^^

[@celesteklassman2546]

You made that look so easy.

[@NotchesSewing]

It is!😊. Just go step by step and it’ll be a fast and easy project. Thanks for watching🙏

[@marylecce5013]

Love watching your videos. I am actually in the process of making a small memory quilt for a friend so this will come in handy. You have such a soothing voice and the instructions are very clear. Thank you for sharing 😍

[@NotchesSewing]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Please share and have a look at some of my other videos.🙏

[@lifeisbutifull322]

Lovely. Could you please try to make and show one with cotton the small pc and minky as the outer pc.

[@NotchesSewing]

Just follow the exact same steps but change your fabrics.

[@lucillewong1161]

Beautiful!🌻

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching Lucille. Hope you give it a try.🙂

[@lucillewong1161]

@@NotchesSewing i will,it was very clear!thank you!🙏🏼👍🏼🥰🌻

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you😊

[@DianaSmith-d5e]

Thank you very helpful. The backing material can I use cotton or should both be flannel please.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks! You can use whatever you want😊

[@Bets74]

Thanks so much! I made this yesterday. It came out PERFECT with your PERFECT instructions. Would this work with the fabrics reversed? I’d like to try with the minky on the outside :). Thanks again.

[@NotchesSewing]

I’m so glad to hear this! I wish everyone could see how easy it is. Please share if you can. It will work just fine in reverse. It may just be a bit more slippery when folding and pinning. Let me know how you go😊. PS I will be making tutorial one day about blanket with satin binding around edges. I have a secret way of attaching binding so corners are beautiful. Cheers!

[@Bets74]

@@NotchesSewing Thank you so much. It’s VERY easy. I will definitely share! I can’t wait to see your new video. So exciting! 🥰

[@NotchesSewing]

Did you make for your own baby or for gift? I am also going to be making a baby booties tutorial soon. Cheers.Thanks for watching.😊

[@SeamsPerfectbyChristine]

Hi Angela, I love your channel and all your tutorials. I was wondering if you have any tutorial on how to make a poodle skirt / circle skirt. You are such a great teacher, you explained everything so clearly. Thank you 🙏

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Christine, no sorry not at the moment. I have a huge list of requests. Are you after a plain circle skirt with a waistband and zipper or a slightly gathered one with an elastic waistband so you can just pull it up? Cheers

[@SeamsPerfectbyChristine]

@@NotchesSewing I can only imagine the list of your request, you are such a great teacher. Im planning of making one for my little girl, the one with elastic waistband so I can just pull it up might be a better bone for a toddler 😊. Thank you so much Angela. Can’t wait for your next video tutorial. 🙏

[@NotchesSewing]

Yes the list is long…and I run a business so I am very time poor🤪. Have you watched any other circle skirt tutorials. Tell me what you found difficult to understand etc…. Is it an exposed elastic waistband (easiest) or covered elastic waistband you’re after? Please let me know waist measurement and length of skirt you are after ( waistline to finished hem)

[@SeamsPerfectbyChristine]

@@NotchesSewing Oh dear, you are a busy lady. How on earth you have time to do everything? 😊 I think I prefer the elastic waistband to be covered. Her waist is 20 inches and the length for the skirt i would like to be 13 inches. I’m new at sewing, I’m not sure what material is best to make this type of skirt and how to hem a circle/curved fabric 😊

[@NotchesSewing]

you just do what you gotta do! Cotton or poly cotton is probably best. Just wash and dry first in case of any shrinkage. Hemming curves is tricky at first but it’s all about practice and challenging yourself to sew with nice finish. Do you have a straight stitch only with zig zag or a serger/ overlocker too?

[@mdreamseasysewing1916]

Thank you

[@NotchesSewing]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@gszcrafts]

Beautiful 👌👌

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamievanskiver8380]

Love the fabrics but the shipping to US is $35! I don't think I could ever pay that much for shipping! But they do have some lovely fabrics! 😊

[@tarapreston8986]

Could I add quilt batting to this? TY (ps - love your instructional videos).

[@NotchesSewing]

Thank you Tara! You can add batting but you will need to add quilt lines or decorative stitching to hold the layers together. Thanks for watching😊

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Not sure if you’re aware but somehow in this Baby Items Playlist there are two seemingly unrelated videos in there. Channel Names look like Alpha Gaming and something with True Crime. Maybe a Utoob error to look into. But I love the blanket - I would love to see other baby items.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Laurie for letting me know. Definitely not baby projects! I have other baby projects soon. Is there anything in particular you are interested in? Thanks for watching. PS you can use this same method for tablecloths, coasters, wall hangings etc…….

[@biomedlib]

One more question😊 To create your mitered corners, why did you measure 3.5" vertically and horizontally? Thank you

[@NotchesSewing]

those are the measurements needed to make correct angle with seam allowance.

[@biomedlib]

@@NotchesSewing Thank you, I can't wait to create my blanket.🤗🤗

[@NotchesSewing]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching. I will new even easier baby blanket tutorial soon.😊

[@biomedlib]

@@NotchesSewing There's a saying, "The devil is in the detail." It's the little things that can hang you up when creating a project. 😊 However, should I measure 4" around instead of 3", would the measurements needed to make the correct angle be 4.5"?? I truly appreciate your experience and help.

[@outlandishmccandlish3873]

I'm making a casserole dish hot pad and I don't want to have such a wide binding on the front so I was going to go down to 2 inches extra on the backing fabric but now I don't know what measurements to use to make the mitered corners. Is there a formula so I can easily change the thickness of my binding?

[@NotchesSewing]

If you press all around so you have the finished width, where the edges meet will be where the seam goes to the corner. Mark that diagonally seam on both sides, add seam allowance and cut. Then you can just easily stitch together as shown in video. Cheers

[@vickijohnson2514]

What would be the measurements if you wanted a wider binding?

[@NotchesSewing]

however much wider you would like each side, double that amount and add to every side.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

Won't cotton fabric shirk when laundered distorting the finished product?

[@NotchesSewing]

Pre-wash cotton fabric if you are worried about shrinkage. I wash and press my cotton fabric before making my projects.

[@paularodery8074]

Is there a formula for mitering the corners if the binding/border is going to be smaller than the 1.5”? I’m wanting to use a 1” border on some placemats. How far would I measure out to the sides on the corner diagonal? I knew at this😂.

[@NotchesSewing]

For a one inch border, you will be folding edges ½” and then 1” . Mark 2⅝” from each corner to join a diagonal line. Sew the angles with a ¼” seam and trim

[@paularodery8074]

@@NotchesSewing thank you so much!!

[@NotchesSewing]

try doing just one corner on some scrap first to make sure it’s perfect for you. Have fun!

[@NotchesSewing]

I forgot I had this tutorial as well. Follow exact steps but you can just topstitch around instead of using the webbing. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2HQapJuq8ilq5osi=NpewacmZUHPLpIz1

[@conniekershaw4412]

I'm very confused. If the inner fabric is 26 by 36 and you add a 3 inches all around for the outer fabric, wouldn't the out fabric measure 32x42? You say it measures 32x40 but if you add 6 (3 on the top and 3 on the bottom) inches to 36, it would be 42. What am I missing?

[@NotchesSewing]

You are not missing anything. If anything , you are sharp! Sorry for the confusion, you are absolutely right. ( note to self- Do not edit videos at 2am!😬). The method I am showing you is correct so if you cut the same way , you won’t have any problems. Many thanks. You are the first to pick this up after thousands of views.🙏. Now have to figure out how to fix on the video……..Hope you try and like this method. Cheers!

[@paulineweinert3173]

Your method for mitered corners is terrific. My sewing group makes blankets for our local children’s hospital and this method will be very helpful. I’m confused about the measurements I see you corrected the outer measurements. In the beginning of the video you stated the inner measurements should be 2 inches shorter than the finished blanket. If that is correct why does the blanket measure 28x36 when completed. What am I not understanding. I’m new to sewing so I may be missing something. Thanks

[@biomedlib]

Does this method apply with the center fabric 30" and the back fabric 40" ? What size is the border? Thank you.

[@NotchesSewing]

The border ends up 1½” wide. Whatever your centre fabric measures, the back fabric needs to bigger by 3” all around. So 6” wider and 6” longer. If your fabric is 30” square, then your back fabric needs to be 36” square. If you want to use your 40”, then you’ll have a wider border and will need to adjust how you sew the corners.

[@kbez331]

Question: is the fabric company in the USA? Is it sold by the yard? How long till it arrives? Love your videos!

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much. The company is in Korea. They had expressed the fabric to me and did not take long at all. I am not sure how long for regular shipping. Best to contact them directly on their site. Thanks for watching🙏

[@zatty1000]

Is there a certain way of a cheaper shipping price?

[@NotchesSewing]

Please contact the seller for options. Thanks for watching.

[@tex1622]

Could I make this with cuddle fleece as the inner layer? Or would it be too bulky to make such beautiful corners? PS. It's my first ever baby blanket, and I trust your tutorials more than any other! ;-D

[@NotchesSewing]

Yes, absolutely! Just try the corner method on some scrap if you are nervous, but honestly it would be almost impossible to make a mistake if you follow step by step and be accurate. I will have an even easier baby blanket in the next couple of weeks too. Thanks for watching🙂

[@tex1622]

@@NotchesSewing Great advice, thanks mate! :D

[@DOchoa-qn1pv]

This blanket was easy and simple make. Watched it several times before making new grandson’s blanket. Even finished one for his older sister. You have replaced all the other long drawn useless video’s, which have been deleted.

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks so much. Glad it was helpful. Please have a look at my satin binding tutorial as well. I will have another easy blanket soon. Congrats on the grandbabies!😊

[@dcwatashi]

I’ve been told numerous times by numerous people you always always pre-wash your fabric and put it in the dryer when you’re going to be making a baby blanket Who wants to go to all that work to find out that when it gets washed and dried it gets totally distorted

[@estelachandler1228]

I'm sorry. But shouldn't the cut dimensions of the cotton fabric be 32" wide by 42" long instead of 32" wide by 40" long as quoted in your instructions based on a 3" border around the microfiber dimensions of 26" wide by 36" long?

[@NotchesSewing]

Hi Estela, yes you are correct. My mistake but the method I have shown is correct. Have commented on this and also will try to fix as was not picked up in editing. Thanks! Hope you like this method. Cheers!

[@estelachandler1228]

Thank you so much for responding! The formula is correct and a superior method indeed. 👏

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks Estela. I prefer to do this way rather than sewing everything together, trying to press accurately and then topstitch around. It’s much neater and speedier this way. Have made many things this way including placemats and table runners etc. Please have a look at my “no topstitching” placemat video on my channel. You may like that as well. Cheers!

[@zahrajafarpoor7685]

👍👍👍👏👏👏💚💚💚

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching😊

[@karenwerts2331]

[@michelleanderson4847]

I'm confused. In the notes, you claim the outer measurements are 28" x 38". But in the video, you cut the outer fabric 26" x 36". ???

[@NotchesSewing]

when the outer fabric is folded over, it adds an extra inch all around so it will be 2” wider and 2” longer .

[@michelleanderson4847]

@@NotchesSewing Thank you for clarifying that! 🙂

[@NotchesSewing]

Thanks for watching. I will have another baby blanket tutorial soon.