How to Make a Baby Swaddle Blanket

[@brendaseverns9704]

Thanks for all your great tips! I was going to ask about that fabric as well! I saw your reply, so thank you for that too! I'm a new gma and this tutorial was super helpful! Brenda 🎃

[@makeanddecorate]

Sorry for the super late reply, I somehow missed this comment😳. Congratulations on your new grandchild. 💜. I’m glad you found this video helpful.

[@bethanneta4251]

THANK YOU SO MUCH , THAT HELPED ME ,THE TIP IF THE 1/2 STITCH TO FOLD OVER WAS WONDERFUL.

[@makeanddecorate]

Bethanne TA thanks! It’s such a time saver to hem it that way. 😊

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

Thanks for the foot tips. My Janome is ready without having to buy one.👌🍼🎠

[@makeanddecorate]

Yay!!! You must have the Janome straight stitch machine. I love having a straight stitch machine and the narrow foot is a huge multi-tasker...I sometimes can use it for zippers too - if the zipper tape is wide enough :) Thanks for watching and for commenting here!

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

@@makeanddecorate The used MC11000 bought on Ebay 6 yrs ago is great but now in my 70s, and sewing less than before, i will forget how to use feet or parts without a review, then am OK. Love the Janome brand..

[@marybowham9064]

Nicely done. Your instructions were very clear and moved along at a good pace. Thank you for this. I hope you do more videos.

[@makeanddecorate]

Thank you so much! I am working on some more videos!! (I got a bit behind because I started a podcast the same time as my youtube channel last year, hahah! )

[@mirandadrake4110]

Thanks! This “non fuss” tutorial was exactly what I was looking for. I love the basting stitch tip. I always hate constantly measuring while ironing so the basting stitch will save me a lot of time. I’ll be making my swaddle blankets out of jersey knit. I’m a little worried about the machine stretching the fabric as I sew. I would love some quick tips about how to prevent that. Thanks!

[@makeanddecorate]

Hi Miranda, I'm so glad you like the basting tip - it's so much fun to not have to measure the hem! The jersey knit will do better if you use either a stretch stitch or zig zag stitch - they stretch with the knit fabric without stressing the thread. Also don't pull the fabric too much as you sew - that will definitely stretch the fabric out. If you use a serger, you can do a three thread wide overlock all around the perimeter and double fold that over, press and then top stitch (with a stretch stitch or zig zag) - that would make the process even easier. Have fun with the swaddle blankets!

[@lisamannino4556]

Your instructions were clear. I like your basting tips. I'm going to try this out on my fabric. I did wash and dry the fabric and then ironed it out.Your blanket looks very professionally sewn. I'm assuming you used a 3.0 stitch when sewing all four sides, right? I also, will use a 70/14 needle on my machine for sewing.

[@makeanddecorate]

thank you! I am sorry for the late reply - I need to check my YT notifications to see why I didn’t get one. I use a 3.0 for top stitching and a 2.5 for construction seams. I am sure your swaddle blanket turned out great!!

[@jeankeith7309]

Where is the link for the fabric? I did not see it.

[@makeanddecorate]

Hi Jean, the fabric used in the video was from JoAnn Fabrics. There was no link to this fabric because I purchased it in my local store, and could not find a link online. I have since tried to find more of the fabric and I think it must have been discontinued. This is a link to the current double gauze fabric at JoAnn. www.joann.com/search?q=Baby%20double%20gauze&prefn1=productGroup&prefv1=Product I hope this helps 😊

[@lynnchaney5912]

Where did you find those little clip that was holding the fabric

[@makeanddecorate]

Hi Lynn, the clips I use are Wonder Clips by Clover. I updated my description and added an amazon link to the wonder clips. Thanks for watching!!