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Flannel blanket with corner turned up to show sherpa lining.
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Flannel and Sherpa Blanket

Learn the absolute easiest way to make a flannel + sherpa blanket. This simple sewing project only takes about an hour to complete and you’ll end up with a lovely, super cozy blanket!
Prep Time1 hour

Equipment

  • Sewing Machine

Ingredients

  • 2 yards Sherpa Backed Flannel
  • Thread that matches the sherpa

Instructions

  • Trim all four sides of the fabric to make sure the edges are straight and lined up with the plaid. Gently pinch the edge of the fabric and slide your hand down it to remove any loose fuzzies from the sherpa.
    Fabric with squared, even edges.
  • Turn up each edge 1.5 inches and pin, leaving 6 inches around each corner unpinned.
    Fabric turned up 1.5 inches on either side.
  • Fold in the corner at a diagonal, matching where the edges will be turned up to.
    Corner of the fabric turned in.
  • Fold in the edges over the corner to create a mitered corner and pin.
    Fabric turned up and pinned with mitered. corners.
  • Place the fabric on your sewing machine and line the needle up about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch from the raw edge. Smooth the edge of the sherpa to the right.
    Sewing 1/4 of an inch from the edge of the turned up fabric.
  • Sew all the way around the blanket. At each corner, sew down to the corner then turn around and sew back up to the raw edge.
    Sewing down the corners of the blanket.
  • When you get to where you started, backstitch to secure, then trim the threads. Wash the blanket on delicate, cold water, with a small amount of detergent and white vinegar instead of fabric softener. Dry on low heat just until dry.
    Flannel blanket lined with sherpa.