DIY Self Binding Baby Blanket

This diy self-binding baby blanket is the perfect project if you're looking for a cute baby shower gift, or have a little one to sew for.
With easy to follow instructions, this video tutorial will guide you step by step through the process of making this receiving blanket. Even a beginner seamstress can tackle this project.
The contrasting binding and the crisp mitered corners really add charm to this cozy flannel receiving blanket. Don’t let the mitered corners intimidate you. It’s really a snap to make.
Have fun mixing and matching fabric colors and prints to create a charming, one-of-a-kind blanket.
START AND STOP THIS PROJECT AT YOUR LEISURE
MATERIALS & ITEMS NEEDED (1:00)
CUTTING OUT (2:29)
SEWING FRONT TO BACK (12:26)
MITERED CORNERS (20:57)
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[@carolannejames1135]

Can you put batting inside?

[@JanHowell]

Yes, you could, however, you'll need to either quilt it or tie to keep the batting in place.

[@carolannejames1135]

@@JanHowell Thankyou xx

[@sharonloken6828]

You made something so beautiful look so easy. Thank you

[@suebean3873]

@@JanHowell you really don’t need it and like Jan replied, you’ll have to tie or quilt it to keep them together.

[@christineberry1380]

@@suebean3873 I agree. It makes a fairly heavy blanket.

[@she.fw.xay0115]

I have been quilting for a few years now and I love working with flannel. This is the first time I've ever heard how to make sure it is straight...I love this video!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@J2zing55]

Jan, I am relatively new to sewing (late in life ;) this is hands down the best instructional video I’ve ever watched (and I’ve watched a lot of them!). Thank you for taking the time to show and demonstrate every single step…for us newbies it is SO helpful. I’m a “visual” learner and showing each step in this video was a game changer. It was also a great education in squaring up fabric…which is a challenge on its own. I’m so grateful I came across this…it has helped more than you’ll ever know.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind note!. So glad this was helpful. Have a beautiful day and have fun sewing!

[@valencia81750]

Wow ! you are SO knowledgeable! I learned a lot! Thank you for being selfless and sharing your knowledge. May God richly bless you

[@pjfoltz8810]

I took home Ec in high school but my teacher sewed all my projects! I never learned to sew. I bought a sewing machine and I am going to teach myself by watching KZbin.

[@bonniefelicicchia4495]

Most understandable video for older newbies. Can’t wait to start on project. This will certainly give me confidence. Thanks ❤

[@Barbie08081]

After watching many blanket videos yours is the best method I believe thank you so much

[@peeshyholland433]

I’m always so amazed how people as yourself figure out how to do all these amazing sewing constructs. Awesome!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks

[@user-ze4fn3re2j]

I do a topstitch from corner to corner, same as a top stitched around the edge. This holds the two sides together better after going through laundry.

[@JanHowell]

great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@stephkipp9158]

I used your video to make some blankets for my grand daughter. 2+ years later and these are still her favorite blankies! They make the perfect gifts and are a joy to make. Thank you for the video!!!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@cyndrbug9717]

I hadn't sewn anything in well over 20 years and when my daughter had our first grandchild, I was terrified by the proposition of making a baby quilt on a new machine. It took me months to actually start one, even after I collected yards and yards of adorable fabric. After watching dozens of videos, I was nearly in tears when I finally began, but constructed the entire quilt step-by-step with your help in this video, rewinding again and again to make sure I did it right. Well, it turned out way better than okay, and I'm looking forward to lots of other sewing projects. You're the best, Jan--thank you for your reassuring videos! 💖

[@CWorgen5732]

*IF* you're looking to make some cute clothes with leftover fabrics, Simple Life Pattern co has some great digital patterns.

[@JanHowell]

Oh wonderful, and you are so kind. Keep at it, before long you'll be hooked.

[@michelesullivan8368]

Love this! The technique is like sewing a french seam pillowcase, you think it is never going to work until you try it and then become obsessed with making them. Thank you so much for this video. You are an Awesome teacher.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@carolyndennis4312]

Many years ago I was taught to tale a coner and the the diagonal cocner and pull. It straighteded the fabric every time. That was back in the 60s and I still do ir that way.

[@sherryfaires7931]

I love these blankets! I have made several for baby showers and the reactions of the mothers-to-be are always huge smiles! They get used for a couple of years!

[@JanHowell]

That is great.

[@suzettegordon566]

Such a great detailed tutorial for a beginner!! Thank you. Excited to make some self binding blankets for my first grandchild!

[@kathyl5610]

I always use a chop stick to push out any corners. It works great and not too pointed so it doesn’t poke thru.

[@maryricketts7337]

Large crochet hooks work too!

[@leemager128]

I just made one following your instructions! 💖😊 I found the most difficult part was cutting the fabric perfectly square. Otherwise it was a breeze to make. Full of tips and tricks no one else shares. Thank you so very much Jan for the best instructions for the self binding blanket! 😍☺️💖🥰

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

[@jeanieyarbrough9148]

came here to say, I used this tutorial in 2020 and now am using it again to make the exact blanket using the exact fabric I got back then. Yes they still have it . !! thank you.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@doreenb3411]

I learned so much about prepping your fabric and getting straight cuts. Yours is the first tutorial I’ve seen that covers that. Thank you for that. Makes the difference in a really good looking finished project and how it will wash nicely. All instruction was clear, detailed (love) and so helpful. Have subscribed and look forward to more of your videos.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful, and thank you for your kind words.

[@Herabird]

Viewers, PLEASE do not leave your rotary cutter open in between cuts as is shown here. Always CLOSE it because it is much too easy to slice yourself by wrongly grabbing the sharp end (especially if the cutter gets covered with fabric like it did in this video), drop it blade down on your foot (ask me how I know this) or otherwise thinking it's closed up when it isn't

[@gillianwhaites5974]

Agree. It becomes a habit after a while. Close every time!

[@Dragonflies08]

Always, always, always close the safety cover!!! Every single time.

[@bethdebusk763]

selvage, not salvage.

[@CarinaPiersay]

Thank you for the reminder 👍🏼

[@margaretbass773]

YES!!! I sliced a chunk off my thumb! Not pleasant!!!

[@lyndagasper4346]

Thank you soooo much. I struggled for hours watching another person’s video on this and failed. Following your instructions it came out perfect. You explain things clearly and it’s perfect for self taught semi beginners. Thanks again.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it helped!

[@christineberry1380]

This project is always a delightful surprise. A friend showed me how to do it a few years ago and I completely forgot the steps...it's not intuitive.....so I really appreciated your step-by-step instructions. I got the same delight watching it turn out for you.

[@kntmpowe]

Omg this helped me immensely.... thank you, fixing to be a grandmother.....🤩

[@suek7086]

I’m fixin’ to be a great Grammies in Aug. I’m so excited, except I wanted a girl but it was Gods choice, not mine.

[@marlenereimchen9141]

Ok so I said I would make one because I had to make another baby gift for another new mom in our church. I made this one. It was so easy to do. The hardest part is the cutting and making sure it's square, I don't have all your fancy tools. Just a pair of scissors and a square for dry wall (hey it works) It turned out so well and was so easy to put together. Your instructions are great!! Thanks again

[@sherylnsmith2095]

Hi Jan, you are precious in all you share within your sewing videos. I am a youngish sewer of 73. I do work in a well known fabric store here in Oregon. My Mom was a Tailor .. her specialty / altering men’s suits.) She stopped teaching me cuz I didn’t like taking things out, which to her was a huge mistake, saying to me, “.. if you don’t learn to take things out you’ll never make a seamstress. Oi Vey! After I had kiddos at nearly 40 yrs old I returnedTo sewing off and on for years. Actually altered my daughters wedding dress, made costumes, etc, etc.Lots of intermittent sewing. 5 years ago I returned yet again with the birth of first grand baby girl. I’ve done a lot alterations for friends & family over the years too. Tryin these days to remember things I had already learned.! Now, after 14 yrs of marriage she & Hubby are bringing our first grandson. I must say I’ve spent a great deal time relearning so much. All of this to say that I get a little turned around with sewing at times. When this happens I always come back to YOUR TEACHINGS THAT CONTAIN SO MUCH CLARITY! Simple wonderfully explained techniques that I’ve learned to rely on. THANK YOU SO MUCH❣️🎉 You’re 🤩 🤠🤗

[@JanHowell]

You are so kind, and you are so welcome. Good to hear you are back to sewing.

[@lindajanovitz4239]

My sister has made 100's of the self binding blankets but she keeps the corners she cuts off and uses them to make half square triangle blocks and creates ANOTHER quilt !!!!

[@JanHowell]

Linda Janovitz great idea thanks for sharing

[@annafoster8978]

What a good idea!

[@mommad8999]

I love that!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Your baby blanket is a precious printed blanket. Love it.

[@christinedoerr8078]

I have been sewing for more than 50 years and this mitered corner baby blanket was so easy with you detailed instructions! Never tried mitered corners before. Thank you so much for the very helpful tutorial!!!!!!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@colleenmccauley6192]

Jan I love this pattern I have made 17 so far but it takes me an hour. Thank you for sharing this pattern - it has endless possibilities. I just sent 15 to a neonatal ICU in Nigeria.

[@JanHowell]

How cool is that Colleen!!!!! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@pricklypear7516]

@@JanHowell This was most helpful. Thanks! May I just bring up a pet peeve of mine? It's a selvage, NOT a "salvaged edge." It's derived from "self edge": the edge that was original to the woven cloth, as opposed to the edge that somebody cut from the length.

[@johannebrunner6477]

@@pricklypear7516 why?

[@sherrywims394]

Thank you, thank you! I just made the first one and it is so cute, feels nice and thick. I'm making a few things for the second great grandchild due in Jan/Feb. I'm a beginning to maybe advanced beginner sewing enthusiast. I had no trouble following the directions and it just turned out lovely. Again, thank you.

[@christineberry1380]

I really appreciate the details you give, for example, how to square off the fabric pieces. I think it's the best tutorial out there. Practical and common sense.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@dcwatashi]

But if you look closely at the polkadots her fabric is not square Another reason to stay away from polkadots or anything with a lot of lines unless you know how to tug at the fabric to straighten those grain lines

[@jacquelinebates5650]

Just now (2022) seeing this tutorial and I have to thank you! I have made several of these in the past, but your directions are so clear, I am happy to have a "refresh" before making one for my new grandnephew! Thank you.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherriehagenhoff5342]

I just made this in a rectangle. Still made sharp mitered corners. The small piece was 26 X 32 1/4 and the large piece was 32 X 38 1/4. This pattern is a win Thanks for the suggestion to keep grain same direction top and bottom.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful, and yes, you can make these any size.

[@janicefarmer2387]

I love how you show some new techniques.. so fun to see all the differences

[@JanHowell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Taxidriver107]

This is the best tutorial of the self binding blanket I've seen and I have watched therm all. Thank you.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@edarnold3570]

This was excellent! You made the mitered corners so simple to understand. Clear and concise, thank you so much ! I whipped one up in no time this morning and a burp cloth to match!

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@elaineforan4751]

I've watched this video. I understand it. I think i could do it but honestly i still think this is some form of magic. I just can't get my head around how someone came up with this method. Amazing!

[@JanHowell]

Let me know how it goes, it is quite amazing how it all turns out.

[@twistnbend4jewlz]

I'm a novice at the machine, but this tutorial was very easy to follow, thank you for taking the time to do these for us 😁

[@ginareyeswoo1705]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial on creating a self binding blanket, it’s such a great idea!!!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Great easy to follow tutorial! The safety pin tip is excellent to keep the straight and cross grains in the right place. I've made a lot of these for my guild, and have witnessed that they frequently distort when washed. I now sew an "X" from corner to corner to hold the layers together. BTW, I'm watching this in 2024. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Yes, sewing an X is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@babsgough8731]

I belong to a quilting group who make quilts for Project Linus. We have just been given a whole lot of flannel fabric so this video is perfect!! Thank you, such easy to follow instructions.😊🐝

[@JanHowell]

That is awesome

[@LarieM]

Thank you for this detailed tutorial! I watched it about 4 times before I attempted to make one but it paid off. I am so proud that I made it. You’re the best! Thank you. 💕

[@dijones2441]

Just finished sewing along with you ( with your super clear instructions 😃) ...I’m sooo pleased with the end results. Thank you so much Jan 💐😘. Off to get more fabric now 😂🤣

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful! Have fun sewing!

[@MommeeMadre1]

If nothing else, quilting instills the life lesson: TRUST THE PROCESS Thisc was magical! Thank you for your very methodical instruction. As a novice, I greatly appreciate it. 😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@NewFishy1]

exactly what I need to know! I have now learned a new skill. Excellent video. I did add some batting inside mine. It worked out great (and yes I did do some machine quilting to hold it all in place)

[@suefulton4382]

I absolutely love your tutorial!! I have watched someone else and I completely sewed the corners wrong and cut off the end wrong. You emphasized just where you needed special attention. Thank you 👍❤️ I am a subscriber ‼️‼️

[@JanHowell]

Thank you, so glad it was helpful!

[@pattijacobs1]

Great tutorial! I just found you and love the blanket. You made me nervous leaving your rotary cutter open while you were smoothing and rearranging the fabric. I've had a bad cut from one, so I close it every time I lay it down. Thanks for sharing this blanket with us!

[@thangagovender1147]

I h

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for the tip! That is quite careless of me.

[@pattijacobs1]

@@JanHowell thanks Jan!

[@lucilledaub5991]

I have to make a receiving blanket for my grand daughters first baby. My first great grand baby. I can’t wait to make it. I love your videos to learn to sew things

[@JanHowell]

Thank you.

[@mrs7872]

I'm a newbie and this was just dumbfounding to me until you got to the end of joining the last bit before you turned it inside out! WOW! Uh o--now ya done it. Pink polka dots really drew me in the first place and I'm so glad I watched the entire production. It turned out so fine! So brilliant. Can't wait to try this. May make a mug rug first just to get the hang of the idea. Thank you so so much. I wanted to make a suggestion for everyone who may not have considered this source of fabric. GOODWILL!! Their sheets and bedding sections have TONS of fabric to hoard/er-collect. :)

[@JanHowell]

Great tip

[@alejandroelyn5]

Came across this tutorial which has help understand the whole process of making the blanket clearer. Before my seams would be off. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Glad it helped!

[@lindathompson410]

Great video. Good and close-up shots, plus you repeat the instructions at least twice. Oughtta be able to create some real cuties with this simple pattern. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindapucillo3493]

I made this blanket again, and this time it turned out much better. I made it in a very soft flannel, and although a little harder to work with, was fun to make. I expect it will shrink some, but that is ok, as the baby is still very small. This will be a good stroller blanket or for tummy time. Again, thanks for the instructions. They helped a lot.

[@JanHowell]

Glad you enjoyed making the blanket. You are so welcome.

[@Lazertekable]

Thanks Jan, I read many explanations re: this blanket, but yours is, by far, the easiest directions to follow. Thanks for you precise directions and clear video.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylsanfilippo1279]

Watching this come together was like watching magic!

[@melanienicholson2834]

with your instructions, I found this easy!!! thank you so much. I've made two so far. They will be fantastic for summer as they are light.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@velmamendoza1120]

Your baby quilt came out beautiful. I have never seen it done this way. Thank you for showing us how to make it.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@terristephens9820]

We have a new baby boy in the family. I haven't sewn in years, and this little guy gives me incentive to handmake gifts for him. This receiving blanket will be a loving gift to give to the little one. Thank you so much for your tutorial. It has refreshed my memory of how to prepare and sew fabric. The blanket you made is beautiful!

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful! Have fun sewing!

[@kmcmmyers6898]

I'll be putting less satin binding on my blankets now! Thanks for the great tutorial !

[@nramirez8326]

Souns eazy loved it

[@annesummers09]

So simple. Thanks. Only thing I would add is a bit of top stitching in the way of quilting the top piece to the back piece.

[@sharonhocking3730]

I’ve Made several out of high quality flannel. Mixing the prints. So much easier than the way I was doing the binding. People love getting a handmade gift. Thank you !!

[@JanHowell]

Yes, handmade gifts are the best!!!!

[@nikinoodle2871]

I’m just here to watch the satisfying cutting of the edges

[@Michethecaptwife]

Jan I would ALWAYS pre-wash flannel... they all are woven so differently and they definitely shrink at different degrees... Also, Young mothers will want that chemical sizing washed out before they can use the blankets. I have two granddaughters and another on the way and I have made loads of these blankets...I always pre-wash and you fresh Press on them and they look beautiful....

[@maryricketts7337]

Same here, preshrinking eliminates distortion of any project over its lifetime. Any experienced seamstress would agree.

[@robbincouture4327]

What is fresh press?

[@robbincouture4327]

DAH! I got it!

[@kathleenlabonte7794]

LOVE this blanket! I've looked at many binding blankets videos, but I think this is my favorite. Great pointers of how to straighten the fabric, and the importance of keeping the grain matching. Lovely tutorial! You are sweet sweet sweet, as your blankets are. Thanks from NH Jan!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! Thanks Kathleen for your kind words.

[@sheilahudson9579]

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[@LeslieAndersenEvilM0mLady]

Very clear tutorial. (Though it is the “selvage edge” rather than the “salvaged edge”.) I so appreciate you talking about matching the selvage edges with both pieces as that makes a definite difference when it is washed for the first time, so both front and back shrink at the same rate. Also getting the edges square. It’s frustrating to work on if the fabric isn’t square. Too many tutorials don’t mention that at all and sewists wonder why the finished project looks wonky.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful! And yes I’ve learned the correct pronunciation lol

[@nocona75]

This is my FIRST sewing project ever! I love it! And i am making a second one today as well as your burp pads after that!!!

[@JanHowell]

Way to go and Wonderful! If you're on Instagram, I would love to see your blankets on there. just tag a photo to #youmakeitsimple Isn't sewing fun!!!! Have a wonderful week.

[@Dollsplace]

Just wonderful! Thank you so much! Absolute genius work and I’m excited about doing a blanket instead of purely anxious! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@NM-hz9co]

I usually have a hard time watching a 35 minute video but this was so worth it. I'm glad I watched it ALL. Tons of great tips. I love how precise you are. Excited to try it!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for watching. Le me know how it goes.

[@JG-yh8wz]

I wish I had found you 2 years ago when I started sewing! You are extremely gifted. Thank you for your tutorials, now to just catch up on all I have missed!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome! Keep it up.

[@lindaspillman9713]

What a great idea. I've never seen this before. I make toddler and baby blankets for the church camp to raffle off to make money for the camp. This will be faster making them ❤

[@JanHowell]

wonderful

[@gloriaschleh3099]

JUST FOUND YOUUR TUTORIAL ON BURP CLOTHS 💛💙💚💜. GREAT !

[@JanHowell]

Yay! Thank you!

[@karynnriddle4677]

I never knew about matching selvage edges either!

[@melaniejackson492]

I didn't either. So helpful.

[@nurzeybear]

OH MY GOODNESS!! I have been sewing for about 50 years. Totally forgot this technique! Thank you as I bust out my sewing machine and make a bunch for 2 more grandbabies coming! Subscribed!!

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful! Congratulations on the upcoming grandbabies. Have fun sewing for them!

[@Anetnetlovesnoopy]

Awesome. I was having so much trouble getting the corners. My 2nd attempt went so much better. Thank you for showing us how to do the corners.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@suebean3873]

Those receiving blankets are so nice, and I love making them. Really good tutorial. Well done, thank you so much.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@lisafrazer1031]

Thank you so much for this video. I just made my first baby blanket and it turned out great. I have been using your instructions for burp cloths for awhile now...thank you also for that great tutorial.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome, and thank you!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Jan I really really enjoyed watching you create this self binding blanket. Absolutely beautiful and gorgeous too. Any new Mother would really love and appreciate one of these. I’m going to be making some for a woman’s refuge as they badly need some of these. All charity work. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@JanHowell]

How wonderful. What a neat thing you’re doing

[@bee3204]

I want to thank you for this video. I haven't sewn for a few yrs and never without a pattern until this. I made 3 blankets over a matter of days. They are beautiful, not perfect, but perfect enough. I wish I could show you a picture. I will be making more. A lesson learned, to always us just flannels. I used flannel and a cotton quilting fabric, had an issue with a little slippage but nothing too great. Loved this!

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful! Sounds like you did a great job, especially for not sewing for a while. I would love to see some pictures. If you are on Instagram, you could tag a few photos to #youmakeitsimple. Keep sewing and have a wonderful day!

[@veevee111]

Awesome tutorial; I'm going to follow this video when I make baby blankets this winter. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@JanHowell]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tonispearman7973]

Excellent Work. Very good instructions, I thoroughly enjoyed your video and look forward to making this blanket soon.

[@sandrasheldon8834]

This is my new go to for new babies. Instructions were so easy to follow and the blankets turned out beautifully.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@janeacord9973]

You are an excellent teacher! Getting ready to make some blankets and burp clothes for great granddaughter due in 2 weeks. Excited to use your methods.

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful, and thank you for your kind words. Have fun making things for your new granddaughter!

[@cherieiduke1723]

You came up as a KZbin suggestion. I really learned from this clear video. I subscribed

[@lesleyjanet990]

A really nice way of presenting. Clear and precise.

[@JanHowell]

Lesley Janet thank you!😉

[@leeyeomans68]

Selvedge (salvage in US) comes from 'self edge' created in the manufacture.if the fabric. So there's no need to call it a salvage edge, just salvage (selvedge) is fine :)

[@marlashell5172]

Very easy to follow instructions. Thank you so much. I make a binding like this for my big block jean quilts using a navy blue sheet for the backside but You made the process so much easier to figure out the size and how to making the corners perfect.

[@JanHowell]

A binding like this would be great on your block jean quilt. I'd love to see it when you are finished! You can tag a photo on my Instagram page if you want. YOUMAKETISIMPLE ON INSTAGRAM. :)

[@lorrainemcneil]

WOW. Im new to sewing (at 57 years old), and ive got to say this is THE BEST video ive seen so far. You have so much patience and I love how you demonstrate absolutely everything. Even cutting the fabric (which is still confusing to me) and pressing. So so happy I found you. Im off to have a look at the rest of your you tube videos. I foresee a day in front of the computer instead of the office where I should be today!!!! New subscriber here. Actually could you please tell me if these can be done with Fleece? I have some of that, but no Flannelette. Thanks so much x

[@JanHowell]

Hi Lorraine, yes you can make these with fleece. I have a tutorial showing you how. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqHbqWemhMSJl8U

[@sbean2987]

MY WORD! how cute!!! and I love the fabrics! I must know where you got them from. I learned so much about putting the correct ends together from you. Now maybe they wont twist a bit. :) Thank you for the wonderful tutorial.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome. Let me know how it goes.

[@alisonbaxter7485]

Great, easy to follow video! Thank you for your clear, detailed instructions.

[@JanHowell]

You are welcome!

[@user-vw5wm9zx2n]

Jan - this is a great tutorial and is clearly explaining the mitered corners for a beginner like myself! Thank you so much for posting this:)

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@michellebarkley9579]

Has anyone done this for a rectangle shape instead of a square? It seems like you just add the 5 inches to the size of the smaller piece, no matter the shape? The first one I tried this on, was a silk and a Minky. Two very hard pieces to match! Didn't come out perfect, but we worked it out. Not the best, but its so comfy anyway.

[@lindadechow3703]

The self binding is so ! great, thank you for a terrific job showing this technique. I really need to try this.

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@evegorski5430]

@@JanHowell Q+q

[@barbarawaras793]

Thank you for your tutorial. The method is so much easier and faster than others I have tried.

[@JanHowell]

So glad it was helpful.

[@paulasiefert2059]

I do love all the details and instruction you provide. That said, I bet it’s much quicker just to cut a wide binding and finish off as you would a quilt. Getting the outer border to sit just right and even looks a bit fiddly to me.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks for sharing, let me know if you give it a whirl and how it turns out.

[@paulasiefert2059]

I will! I have finished several quilts, so maybe that’s just my comfort zone. Thanks again for your detailed instructions. I always enjoy your videos.

[@karensimons6313]

I love your tutorial AND the finished blanket. Thank you so much for sharing your skills! ♥️

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@katherinevalera2796]

This was so helpful, thank you so much!!! I just ordered my fabrics and can't wait to get started!

[@merandajames807]

How did it turn out?

[@mariabarrios5009]

I love this tutorial, After I watched it for the first time, I have made several receiving blankets but I always like to go back to this video for reference. Every detail in your teaching is very helpful. Thank You so much for sharing your talent 💕

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@user-qe2hs6dq1v]

I feel blessed to have seen your video FIRST. This is the easiest way to bind my blankets. Thank you so very much.

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bunefoo401]

That is super cute ... I’ve been sewing for 40 years, self taught, and I never knew about matching the selvage edges ... you CAN teach an old dog new tricks 😉 I do mostly quilting nowadays ... I love that “J” tag ... mind if I ask where you get those? I’d like a simple way to mark my quilts like that

[@JanHowell]

Thanks Collette. Glad you were able to learn something new. I make my own tags. Perhaps that could be an upcoming tutorial. :)

[@Bunefoo401]

Jan Howell ... I hadn’t heard, so I ended up ordering them from someone in Argentina ... would LOVE to see a tutorial on it though.

[@hippiechicksmomma8691]

Me College I did not understand what she did at all. Is this normal for new people learning? Your self taught can you advise me. I'm 63 and been trying to learn decades n always give up . I'd really want to learn. Appreciate your help and any advice

[@AG4012]

That's sooo cool and easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@cindiperron]

@@hippiechicksmomma8691 i've been sewing for about 50 years (i'm 64 :) and at first it was like, what did she do? i believe if you watch it each step, and do each step as she does it, take your time, watch each step more than once if needed, you'll be able to do it :) . if you have any old sheets or whatever, practice with those. i would definitely advise investing in a cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter. it makes cutting straight lines so much easier, quicker, and more precise.

[@katienicolau459]

Thanks for your easy to follow instructions. Wondering why does it matter to sew from the center to the 1/4 edge in both directions and not just all the way in one direction? I've made many of these darling blankets. Your ironing tips will make mine so much better. Thanks!

[@suebean3873]

I do the same that she does, start from the middle outwards b/c by the time you get to the edge, it stretches a bit, so much better to do half the length each time.

[@brookepalmer1543]

The trick with using a piece of paper to mark the corners was super helpful! Thanks!!!!

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeaninejacob1158]

I started making mug rugs to practice for a lap quilt. I think this would work for the little mug rugs I will try it . thanks for a new technique

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@cindiperron]

i just love this!! don't you imagine this would also work with nice cotton knits?

[@JanHowell]

Yes, cotton knits would be very nice.

[@suebean3873]

I’ve made many with a nice soft cotton, and I’ve also used minky as well for the backing. They all worked out so nicely.

[@alicebrown60]

@@suebean3873 Are you still able to iron on it if you are using minky fabrics? I read on another tutorial that you should not but don’t know if that’s really an issue. TIA!

[@DINAROCHELLE]

Thank you so much Jan for the excellent tutorial. I have made several using your dimensiona. However, If you have a rectangle quilt top (43"x49") can this still work if you keep the "overage" of the back fabric the same width all the way around? So in my case, use 53" x 59" as the back fabric?

[@JanHowell]

Yes you can!

[@Melsfreetime-hi5ej]

Made one of these today. It turned out really cute. Thank you for the instructions!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!