Sewing With Minky Hack! Easiest Baby Blanket EVER! How to Make a Minky & Flannel Baby Blanket!

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In this video, I am going to show you, step-by-step how to make a minky and flannel baby blanket using a hack for sewing with minky that prevents the minky from shifting! I learned this hack several years ago from my friend, Kelley, and it is a game-changer for sewing with minky! This tutorial is great for beginners, because there is no measuring or cutting, and you will only be sewing straight lines!
These beginner-friendly flannel and minky baby blankets make wonderful gifts! I'll also give you more ideas toward the end of the video for using the leftover minky to make an adorable set that is fantastic for a baby shower gift!
If you make a baby blanket using my tutorial, I would love to know! If you're on IG, please tag me when you post a pic. If you're not on IG, let me know in the comments when you make one!
As always, thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch my video and for supporting me and my channel! I hope you have a blessed week!
XO,
Andra

[@elainemoch5846]

omg I just made the perfect blanket. I have been struggling with minky for so long. THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@AndraMakes]

Yay! You just made my day, Elaine! I am thrilled my tutorial helped you! If you’re on IG, tag me when you post a pic of your blanket! I would love to see it! 💗

[@caroldinkins6194]

Learned so much...Thank you so much...

[@AndraMakes]

Yay! You just made my day, Carol! Thank you so much! If you’re on IG, tag me when you post a pic! I’d love to see it! If you’re not on IG, keep me posted on your blankie here in the comments! 💗

[@caroldinkins6194]

@@AndraMakes what size curved pins do you use?

[@AndraMakes]

@@caroldinkins6194 1.5 inches 💗

[@caroldinkins6194]

@@AndraMakes Thank you, just ordered!

[@AndraMakes]

@@caroldinkins6194 Yay! Keep me posted! 💗

[@ChristineSewsALot]

I am guilty of avoiding sewing with Minky. Very cute blanket!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Christine! 💗

[@patriciabennett961]

What a cute blanket and wonderful technique! I wish there was someone expecting a baby in my life so I could make a gift set! I noticed you embroidered a name on the flannel, what a fantastic idea! Love your videos Andra!❤😊

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Patricia! This is such an easy and fun way to sew with minky without pulling your hair out! 😂💗

[@dizzyquiltsandsews]

Such a great idea! I’ve backed a quilt with minky once and swore I’d never try that again LOL But this method is soooo good! Thank you for sharing! 💞

[@AndraMakes]

😂 Totally understand! It can be a beast to work with! Thank you so much, Izzy! 💜 How is your hubs?

[@pauletteromeril7575]

Thank you!! So descriptive and great to understand!!!

[@AndraMakes]

You are most welcome, Paulette! Let me know if you make one/some! 💗

[@margaretmillar7866]

Super cute blanket. I love the elephant fabric. Great tip re sewing with minky.

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Margaret! These make such wonderful gifts! 💜

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Loving it what a wonderful idea

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Robyn! So easy and fun! 💜

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Great tutorial Andra! Thank you💕

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Liz! So much more enjoyable doing it this way! 💗

[@clayettamullins2395]

WOW! Wonderful idea!! Love it!!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you, Mom! Love you! 💜

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

Thank you for that awesome tip Andra!! Now you've got me wanting to sew ALL the baby things!!🥰🥰

[@AndraMakes]

Yay!! It’s a game-changer, for sure! No more crying! 🤪😂😂 Can’t wait to see what you make! Be sure to tag me so I can see! 🤩💜

[@traceybaker4201]

Amazing! No measuring or cutting that’s definitely for me!!!! Thanks for sharing Sis! Love you!!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you, Sis! Love you! 💜

[@margiecook6379]

thank you!

[@AndraMakes]

You are most welcome, Margie! Let me know if you make one! 💜

[@debbiehs390]

Thank you for this tutorial. Have 2 minky-type fabric, pink and blue, just for this!

[@AndraMakes]

You are most welcome! Let me know when you make them! 💗

[@GoSewBeautiful]

Great tutorial! I'm definitely going to use this technique next time I make a baby blanket!❤

[@AndraMakes]

Yay! Can’t wait to see! Thank you so much, Becky! 💗

[@lynnshepard7485]

Awesome tutorial, Andra. I saved it to my “Challenges in Sewing” list. An additional trick that I learned from Robyn @RobynsLoveOfSewing is for trimming the minky, and it’s been really useful. Use Glad Press N Seal to press over the edges where you plan to trim. Trim through the Press N Seal, then remove the P&S. Doing this prevents the minky fuzz from flying around everywhere, making cleanup of your cutting area a breeze. Robyn has a tutorial on her channel showing the process. 💕💕💕 Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us! 😊

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Lynn! 💗

[@noemir8262]

Great tutorial. Easy peasy! I might make one a bit larger as a cozy throw for myself 😊

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Noemi! Yes, this will work with any size - larger or smaller - as long as your minky starts off larger than the other fabric you’re using! Let me know if you make one! 💗

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Such a beautiful blanket! Great tutorial Andra. Thank you so much! I only used minky one time…it was such a disaster… I never tried it again… but, now I will. ❤

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Diann! This is a game-changer, for sure! Let me know when you make one! 💜

[@ernieewalkerwalker7599]

Walking foot? I'm blessed with 2 walking foots. Great tutorial!

[@AndraMakes]

😂😘

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Great tutorial Andra! I wish I would have seen this before making the blanket for Jen's baby shower 🤣

[@AndraMakes]

Next time! 💜👶🏼

[@maryhaley3104]

Good video I learn a lots

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Mary! I am thrilled to know you found this helpful! Let me know if you make a blanket! 💗

[@MountainAccentsSewing]

Great blanket. Thank you for sharing. I do have a baby shower coming up in a couple of months. I may try this. 🙂🧷🧸

[@AndraMakes]

Yay! Thank you so much, Cynthia! Can’t wait to see it! 💜

[@socarole66]

I'm definitely going to do this next month. I have a wonderful bit of flannel from JoAnns so I'm going to get some Minky to back it. If only my Son would tell me the baby to be's name then I could embroider it!! Thanks so much Andra ❤️🧵❤️

[@AndraMakes]

Yay! Can’t wait to see it, Carole! Tag me on IG when you post a pic! 💗

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Great technique Andra, thanks! I'm always sewing baby gift items & love minky but never enjoyed sewing with it. Robin's Love of Sewing has an interesting technique using Glad Press n Seal to sew with Minky.

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Tamara! Let me know if you make one! 😘💜

[@tamarakarlin2758]

@@AndraMakes, I will! Just found out my niece is expecting her first baby in October!

[@AndraMakes]

@@tamarakarlin2758 How exciting! Congrats! 💜🎉

[@DebsWay]

Great tutorial, Andra! I love that minky fabric!! Hmmm...you've got me wondering now just how you make the bib...

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Deb! Cut out your bib pattern piece in flannel, and pin it right side down to the larger, uncut minky piece. Sew around, using the edge of the flannel as your guide, and leaving an opening for turning. Trim the minky flush with the flannel (except at opening), turn right side out, and close up the opening. 💗

[@DebsWay]

Thanks, Andra! Do you use a snap or some velcro for the closure?

[@AndraMakes]

Either will work! Whatever you have on hand! There are some free, downloadable bib patterns on KZbin! 💗

[@xoxviolencexox7663]

I'm making this today! Wish me luck ❤ it's for my daughter gender reveal 😊

[@AndraMakes]

Congrats on your precious blessing! You can totally make this! Please tag me when you post a pic, if you’re on IG! Can’t wait to see it! 🤩💗

[@user-pr3cw8hs1f]

W❤️W!

[@AndraMakes]

Right?!?! Game-changer! Let me know if you make one/some, Cami! I would love to see them! 💗

[@elainesnyder8210]

Great technique I would also like to make a larger size for a throw. Did you wash this fabric before cutting it out?

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Elaine! This will work with any size blanket/item, as long as the minky is larger than the other fabric you’re using. I recommend waiting to wash until after the blanket has been made. Keep me posted on yours! Can’t wait to see! 💜

[@reereeloye1]

I’ve made a couple of these and I love them! They are so easy, it’s mainly the prep work with the pins it takes the time. My mom taught me to run the pin through my hair so it goes through the fabric easier. Thank you for making this video!

[@AndraMakes]

Yay! You just made my day! Thank you so much! These make such wonderful gifts! 💗

[@karenherndon1811]

Thanks for this tutorial! Have you ever made these with 2 layers of minky, or one layer minky with the other layer cotton? Thoughts? Thanks again!

[@AndraMakes]

Thank you so much, Karen! The minky and cotton combo will totally work! I think the minky/minky combo could work if it’s pinned really well! Let me know if you try it! I would love to see yours! 💗

[@beth848]

Thanks for the tip! What size pins are you using? Looks like there are three sizes to choose from (2”, 1 1/4”, 1 1/16”). I’m making my first Minky blanket next week and you’ve give me courage! 😅

[@AndraMakes]

Yay, Beth! You can totally do it! Here’s my affiliate link to some basting pins. If you click on that link and make a qualified purchase, I will receive a VERY SMALL commission from Amazon. If you’d rather not use the link, you can find them at JoAnn, WalMart, Hobby Lobby, etc. I use 1.5-inch. Please keep me posted on your blanket, and tag me on IG so I can see it and share it! 🤩💗 amzn.to/3S3cl7Q

[@beth848]

Thanks - will use your link because I appreciate what you do for the sewing community. ❤

[@AndraMakes]

@@beth848 Thank you so much, Beth! That means a lot to me! 💗

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

Do you not do any kind of sewing to hold the fabric together so it doesn’t “balloon” apart when washing? I’m going to make one this weekend and will go find you on IG

[@AndraMakes]

Hi! I don’t. It’s nice and squishy and comfy! Babies and toddlers love it! Can’t wait to see yours! 💗

[@gmstovall]

Will the flannel shrink and the minky not and what kind of thread do you use. cotton or polyester

[@AndraMakes]

Hi! I haven’t had any issues with shrinking. I use poly thread. Let me know if you make one/some! 💗

[@josiqstevens]

I would definitely prewash 100% cotton flannel as it will shrink and minky does not. I intentionally washed 1/2 yard of flannel to compare with 1/2 yard unwashed and it was almost 1/2 " difference.

[@AndraMakes]

@josiqstevens Since these blankets are not quilted, if the flannel did shrink a little after washing, if would not affect the look of the blanket. 💗

[@loribattaglia2376]

Do i need to wash and dry before sewing?

[@AndraMakes]

Hi, Lori! You don’t have to, but, can if you prefer. Can’t wait to see your blanket! If you’re on IG, tag me when you post a pic! 💗

[@jolynnwhite7946]

🥰👍😍👗🧵

[@AndraMakes]

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