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How to Sew a Blanket or Quilt with Two Sheets and Some Batting
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2012
- Using two store-bought twin sheets and some batting, we'll make a simple blanket. Total project time: 2-3 hours. Cost: Under $20. If you liked this video click the like button! Have a question or comment? Let me know!
PS - An alternate method that is probably easier is to sew the two sheets and the batting together rather than stuffing the batting in afterward. The batting actually goes through the sewing machine pretty easily when it's on the top.
This is an old post, but people still watching.. so I want to help out. The correct method, (and easier method) is put the batting down first, then the two sheets (right sides together) on top of the batting, then sew all 3 layers at one time the same as you did with the two layers. Then when you turn it rightside out the batting is already attached and is already inside in one step. In other words the batting starts out on the outside, then you sew all three around the edge with a straight stitch and turn it.. the batting is now inside and pretty sides of the sheets are out now. Adding the batting after sewing the two sheets is frankly insane. You would then proceed, as you did. Straighten, pin in intervals, and sew lines. You can make straight lines using masking tape. Lay out a yard stick or ruler however far away from the edge, stick masking tape down on that measurement.. move the yard stick, add tape.. move the yard stick to the next row, measure, stick down. Once all taped in "stripes", then sew along the outside of the tape, do NOT sew ON the tape .. sew next to it for a guide. Sew on both sides of the tape... then go to the next tape stripe and repeat. If you want then to sew crossways.. remove the tape and do it again ACROSS the blanket at what ever interval.. and boom.. done. This completes puts the batting inside in one step, and provides guides to sew straight seams. You can do this is any size, for smaller, cut the fabric smaller than the sheet, for bigger, use bigger sheets, or even sew two sheets together to make a larger size. You can use any type of batting, poly low loft, high loft or a cotton quilt batting, or even a piece of flannel inside.. or use two flannel sheets. Happy sewing! Hope this helps you all save steps and fun tape grid designs! Thanks Nils, fun vid, and what a sweet hubs to make one for his wife!
I do mine the exact way you have described. It's much easier.
+Roni Gilby What is the easiest way to add piping to this blanket? i know how to make piping. Thanks!
Livinnpjs w
Thank you for the update, it told me exactly what I needed to know.
I think for my level of sewing this will be the method I'll use.
Thank you so much for sharing your blanket project. I am 70 and have sewn for over 50 years - yet, I picked up a few tips during your project. Keep up the nice work! Danielle
Ive done this since 1990 but its great to see a guy that sews. Thank you for posting.
I've been making these for at least 31 years, in all sizes. it is easier to sew the batting onto the rectangles of fabric at the same time you sew them together. these can also be made with any loft of batting, the fluffy deep batting makes this a custom comforter.
Do u mean make my square and sew the batting individually on it then sew squares together?
Two suggestions: Using an old or thrift store blanket in the middle (in place of the batting - but not a strong color if you can see through the fabric), and using a chalk line to mark the lines for quilting. I love using my spouse's chalk line for cutting large pieces as well.
Yup that's what I did used a blanket that I didn't really like it works like a charm
This is my absolute favorite kind of blanket. The one my grandmother made for me is falling apart so I am making a new one and its my first time. My current blanket is 25 years old and it's been everywhere with me. The way I like the blanket to be stitched to hold everything in place is with yarn knots like you would use on a quilt. It adds a pretty touch to the blanket and thats the way grandma made them. It's very easy to do with a darning needle and a quilt frame. I prefer the knots to be approximately 6 inches apart, but even 12 inches is ok. Thank you for the video! I love this family tradition blanket.
Shanda Hendershot That's cool that you've had your blanket for so long! I made my wife a blanket (with the yarn knots) when we were engaged 15 years ago and the one I made in this video was to replace it since it was pretty old and falling apart. Thanks for watching!
@shandahendershot6245 I know this post is very old but I thought I'd try anyway. I am wanting to make a blanket with yarn knots. The one I had I unfortunatly ruined 😪Do you know if theres a video that shows how to do it? I've tried every tag word I can think of but nothing comes up about these specific blankets
@Sedona8101 Hi there. If you do a search for how to tie a quilt you’ll find some great videos. Here’s one that will walk you through it: ua-cam.com/video/PKogU08bKHM/v-deo.htmlsi=X0JQ-0TOT1jxbgfS
@@LRN2DIY thank you this is perfect!
There is nothing more attractive than a man who sews a blanket for his adorable little girl, cute video!
Nils it is easier to lay the batting down under the whole blanket then sew around. When you turn it inside out the batting is already in-between .
SEW THRIFTY MAMA thank you! Just what I needed to know.
The PROPER way to make a quilt!
Jane, in this case I sewed just the sheets together (inside out) and then turned them right side out and put the batting in. If I were to do it again, I would put the batting on top of the sheets and sew it all together, THEN flip it right side out.
LRN2DIY that's a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing !!
Glad I read this Bc I was fixing to ask how you managed to get the batting in and if you like do it before flipping. This is a great tutorial! I want a new comforter but I can’t find one I like. They’re either too girly or too masculine. Or I don’t like the texture/feel. I have a great one. Except it’s ripped and I don’t like purple. Lol
You made something everyone makes seem so complicated, very simple..thanks so much for that! And your girl is just adorable :)
lol he DID make it complicated though.
sewing the batting with the sheets is easier than what he does...
Love the video and thank you so much for getting right to it. Too many videos I lose patience with because of being too wordy and 10 minutes later still nothing has happened. LOL So thank you !!!
What a sweet little girl...she must have grown a lot by now!
Hi Marino, I put the whole section of batting into the opening (rolled up, then I had to kind of maneuver the batting around inside the blanket to unroll it and get it to go into the corners and such. It's kind of a pain but it works out. The alternate method I mention in the descriptions would make the process much easier. Good luck!
It's beautiful love the colors, I made a twin size didn't have batting so I used an old blanket I didn't like instead it worked like a charm nice and warm too
Great idea! New to sewing wouldn't be able to follow you. I assume you would have two sheets, right sides together with a layer of batting on top of the sheets. Sew all three together, leaving a space in your sewing for turning it all the right way out. You didn't show us, you just told us. Thank you for a really great idea. A cheap way to make a quilt/blanket.
eileenfb1948 yes. I have similar blankets for summer time but didn't put any batting in.
Wow what a great video! That was a good idea to use two sheets to make the blanket! I'm going to try this!
I admire that you can sew straight enough seams first of all to do this style. Nice job.
I loved that tutorial and your helper was extra good too. I wish you had shown your struggle to put the batting inside, perhaps time lapse? thank you for sharing
Thanks so very much...it is exactly what I needed to get this project done today.
I am pinning the pieces, after sewing the edges and instead of 'quilting' I am marking the blanket and then tying using pearled floss for a different look.
Great job! I usually use old sheets as batting because it is not as stiff. I've made a few small blankets but I primarily make children's clothes. I watched your video to see how you sew in the batting throughout the blanket because I was to stupid to roll it. Thank you for showing me how.
Hi there, It's definitely best to stich the batting in the middle too. In the video, right around 3:00 you can see where I stitch rows down the quilt. As for stitching the opening shut, yes it ends up being a bit different than the rest of the edges. I think if you do a tight stitching pattern and make the pattern straight instead of zigzag, being sure to stay near the very edge of the blanket, it won't be too noticeable. Good luck!
Been searching for a while now. this is the first video that showed me what I was looking for and just in time, as Fall is practically here. Thanks!
You make a good teacher, this is so easy, thank you.
Thanks for this video. I have an idea to use my old sheets to make a comforter but I want to have 6-8 inch wide, long horizontal sections that I fill with washable fiberfill or something similar to create long tubular puffs horizontally from the head of the bed to the foot of the bed. I can't find anything like my idea on the Internet, so I'll just see how it goes.
This was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for your video!
Thanks for the video, i'm doing a 'how to make a blanket' tutorial for speech class and needed some help with how to explain everything, this really helped thanks!
For a light covering for summer nights in the South, we use blankets without batting. I'm going to give your idea of using two sheets (great idea!) and make one to finish out the summer. Thanks for a great idea! :)
brahms1545 j
That was so cool. I would have never thought of that. Great video.
Absolutely great idea and so simple and very effective useful addition to the house. I wonder if using a 'walking foot' might have helped you whilst sewing the quilt.
I like the idea of you doing a such a basic tutorial, however, you skipped SO MUCH, that new sewers, won't understand 'how to' make this item.
Perhaps you should redo this one, and actually show HOW you got the backing in, how many lines you sewed in the body of the blanket, how many inches apart the lines are etc.
Not for me, as I am a seasoned sewer, but for a new sewer that needs to learn.
I see by the comments, you just didn't show the steps....
Love the blanket though...
Stacey D
Exactly! It was great but missed some steps so I need to find those steps elsewhere. Thanks so far!
I totally agree. It should be taken down. This tutorial will definitely NOT HELP ANYONE.
OMG! I was beginning to think I was an idiot! There was so much done that we were not privy too. I had no idea how to install the batting or how to stitch the quilt; yet, this was supposed to be a tutorial?!? Dude! Either take this down or change the date and title to April 1st!🤣 At any rate, while it's still here, I'm going to send it to all my other friends, none of whom know how to sew either.😶
Hi Nils just ti let you know you have a very happy friend...I did it ! thank you!😄
It's just an old Singer sewing machine that was pretty inexpensive. My wife has had it for almost 20 years. The width was set to medium.
I bought a larger size and trimmed it down, I think. I can't remember for sure but it's always better to have too much than too little.
What??? A guy who knows to sew? I have to watch more :)
Just what i was looking for.
Thanks for posting this video. My 3yo son's been using my baby blanket that my mom made me when I was a baby, and even though it's holding up well against all the abuse I put it through, it is thin in some areas, the batting has come apart (you can tell by feeling the blanket), and it has one hole in it from getting caught in the stroller wheel. Needless to say, I plan on sewing a new one for him, and hoping he'll take to it. I'm new to sewing, and want to use batting in it, but it's left me a little puzzled as to what is the best way to approach it. I think I'll be trying your method, especially with sewing lines throughout the blanket. It seems by doing that it may keep the batting in place for the long run. Again, thank you for posting your video as seeing what you did helps out a lot.
I'm still shocked to see a man sewing, but then I remember that it was, originally, a man's profession.
Thank you for this video!
You did a good job! Thank you for sharing! Danielle
Hello,
Did you stitch the batting in the middle too or just along the perimeter? Also, I very new to sewing. How do I close the opening that was left to put the batting in? Won't it have a different look since I'm stitching it right side vs wrong sides showing, like you did in the beginning? I hope my questions make sense. Thanks "sew" much for an awesome video!
Thank you. This was awesome. I am super excited to try this!
I like going to surplus Army stores and buying wool blankets "they are not cheap". Haven't done that for awhile. I made dog blankets for our outside dogs igloo's ... gives them alittle more warmth than a plain blanket.
That really is the hard way to make a blanket
I have 1 suggestion and 1 question:
I would have really liked seeing you placing the batting even if on high speed but just to get a better idea.
Now the question: How did you keep your lines straight when sewing the batting?
I will try this. Just bought my top garment. Thank you.
I'm no expert at this but I know that the batting comes in various thicknesses so you can probably just buy some heavier batting and use that. My wife says you may need a quilting foot (they're $10 on Amazon) on your machine to do the thicker material. I have no experience with that, though. Several years ago we tied a quilt, with yarn every 6 inches or so, so that's always an option too. Good luck!
I like how you show step by step but I didn't see how you put the batting in. And can you do this with puffier batting?
Thank you. Good video.
I bought the fabric, had the batting, but was unsure of how to actually do this. Your video helped tremendously, however, the distance between the stitching lines could be helpful. Regardless, I'm ready to go.
How did you get the batting in with such a tiny hole left open?
I really loved this video.
Thank you! This is the exact thing I was looking for.
Wow, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for your response. It's right on time because I'm about to sew a Dora blanket for my god-daughter!
Can I make a bedspread with this same technique? Thanks, loved your tutorial.
I am a novice at sewing and got a little confused with when the batting is added to the blanket. When exactly is it added?
if i base in the video. he insert the batting after he turned from the inside
If you wanted to make a really hefty comforter, you can just triple up on the batting? Instead of sewing straight down the middle to keep the batting in place, can I just sew several stitches and space them like they do on a down comforter? Like box stitching but with only one side of the box, lol. I dont know any other way to explain. Can I stitch the comforter when I stitch the two sides of the comforter together? I hope you can understand what I mean. Thank you!!
Thank you for the video! do you need a special sewing machine to sew through the batting and sheets, or would a basic beginner sewing machine do just fine?
Basic machine should work just fine. It looks more challenging for the machine than it actually is :)
thank you! :)
I know this is an old post but you skipped over showing how to put the batting in
This was very helpful, thank you.
Great one
hi..i am planning to make a comforter with 1inch batting in the future..is it safe for my juki DDL 8700? or should i use a thinner batting?
A great idea! Could have done with more detail. Thank you.
Very helpful. Thanks.
I must have missed him putting the batting inside.. I wonder how to do put the batting inside..
Hey Nils. Did you also buy a package of twin size batting or did you buy something larger and just trimmed it down?
very helpful, thank you for the video!
How were you able to put the batting in between since there is only a small hole in the corner. Nice video by the way.
Do you have to use batting at all when making a blanket? Thanks
I want to see how you got that batting in
Hi, did you sew the batting together in the beginning, then turn it inside out? I'm confused. thank you.
Exactly what I need
Hi nilsandkatrina
what kind of sewing machine do you use and how width was your sewing machine sewing space thank you
thank you
I grew up with a guy named Nills.
What do I do if I want the batting to be thicker? Can I add a couple more layers of the batting or would cause too many complicatons?
Thanks
Mark
Mark Pyles if you sew the batting directly to the sheet while its inside out it works like a charm. so put both sheets like you normally would then place the batting on whatever side you want sew and turn right side out and your batting is already attached. :D
Hi...just a question, why did you use a zigzag stitch? Why not a straight? Also, can't the batting be added along with the two sheets in the beginning? That way when you turn it right side out, the batting will be already sewn in! Right?
Hey Steve, great questions. My thought on the zigzag was that it would cover a bit more ground and hopefully hold up better, though I don't have enough experience to know if that's the best way. I do know that almost two years later the blanket is holding up nicely (my wife uses that blanket all the time). As for the batting being sewn in, I think that's a great idea. I was a bit afraid of trying to sew the batting in, thinking it'd get caught in the foot of the machine but maybe next time I'll give it a try!
Thanks, Nils. This was actually a question posed by my wife (who was using my laptop) - but I've passed your response on to her. We appreciate you taking the time to comment!
I am so sorry
im doing a themed party and wanted to make a blanket look old
this was the first result on Google 😂
how the crap did you get the batting to fit right? im at that step and its very hard
How can I add piping to your blanket?
I have a question after I put it on time do I tighten it up again or do I leave it like that to where I turn it to ?because I try to tighten it and it goes off time all over again?
Hi Rosy, I assume you're talking about my other video about adjusting your hook timing, right? If so, yes - you do need to tighten it up again. If not, it will not even spin the carriage and bobbin. There's a bit of luck involved so keep trying and hopefully you'll get it in just the right position. Good luck!
Omg look at those baby feet!!!!!
Thanks for the Tutorial.saya sekeluarga ambil yg haq sahaja tiada yg lain.Dulu kini dan selamanya
awesome!
I had a hard time laying the batting inside
this is clever.
Nice!
Why not use a walking foot? Was sad not to see how you sewed the batting on 😉
You didn't tell me how to get batting in?
Just pinning it
How do you sew the remaining opening after you do everything that your video shows?
+RoflMcCopter You can either hand sew it or use the machine, but either way it won't be exactly the same as the rest. That's why its best to leave as small an opening as you can while still being able to fit the batting in.
+RoflMcCopter I just remembered that I show the opening being sewn shut at 3:14.
Why didnt u show u puttin the batting in?
Go Dad!
this seems like a hard way to do it....I would do it the easy way.
Which is...?
You didn’t show how to put the batting into the blanket.
Gone then
Why did you not show how you put the batting inside this? You missed a lot of important steps. Why???
I think I missed something! How did the batting go in? This seems to be missing a lot, for anyone wanting to learn how to do this. If a person already knows how, they wouldn’t need to watch this lol!
I apparently didn't show the batting going in but after sewing the two sheets together and turning it right side out, I put the batting in.
Hi Nils just ti let you know you have a very happy friend...I did it ! thank you!😄