DIY quilt sewing workshop

The period before the birth of the baby and discharge are important periods in the life of the mother and relatives. All things that surround a new little life are selected according to the criteria of safety, environmental friendliness and appearance.

How to choose the right material

A newborn baby needs special care. The main criteria when choosing a material that you should pay attention to:

• comfort;
• hypoallergenic;
• environmental friendliness;
• waterproofness;
• ease of care.

Based on the points, several fabrics are distinguished that are used in children's things (envelope, blanket, pillow). Cotton bed is a leader in the production of baby accessories. Firstly, this is due to the fact that the material is of plant origin. Consequently, it does not cause allergies. And it allows air to pass through well. According to the weaving of threads, the following types of cotton are distinguished:

• coarse calico;
• ranforce;
• chintz;
• percale;
• satin;
• blend of cotton and synthetics.

The upper part of the blanket can be sewn from any fabric, but the lower part must be selected based on the above criteria. The inner filler should not only be warm.

Description of characteristics:

• Bamboo fiber. Crumpled but meets all the requirements.
• Sintepon. Affordable cost, easy to wash, light weight and does not cause allergies.
• Sherstipon. Copes with moisture absorption, is soft but cannot be machine washed.
• Downy. Good air permeability, soft, lightweight. Among the disadvantages: crumpled and has a characteristic odor.

The selection of the outer fabric and inner filler is the first and important step in the whole work.

What tool do you need

For sewing, you need to arm yourself with threads and a sewing machine. It is better to choose threads under numbers 40-60. And machine needles are numbered 90-100. Do not forget about the safety pins, they will come in handy during the sewing process. The pattern will be convenient and appropriate in the use of homemade work.

If the bedspread is sewn in a patchwork style, other materials will need to be used here.

Patterns and schemes

Children's bed is different. Therefore, blankets can be of two types: rectangular and square. The first type is much more convenient. Determine the parameters before cutting the desired material size.

• If you have a boy, you can choose the parameters 150 x 120 cm.
• For girls - 140 x 110 cm.
• For newborns - 120 x 120 cm. This is mainly the parameters of the swaddling table plus 12-15 centimeters to it.

Pay attention that the blanket does not accumulate underneath when covered. Then the filler will clump. And so that it does not reach the floor of 12-15 cm, as it will get dirty.

How to sew a blanket with your own hands

In order to sew a blanket with your own hands, you need to choose the fabric, tools, the desired size. At the end of all the preparatory processes, the moment comes to choose which method to do everything. It should be made in such a way that it is convenient to wash it and the filler does not come out.

The top of the blanket is called the cover, and the bottom is the underside or lining. And between them the filler itself. Since not every filler lends itself well to washing in a machine, it is better to sew a "sandwich" with the ability to remove the filler. Then, putting the lining with a tire in the wash, they will be washed like a sheet. And the filler will not wear out so quickly. And there will be no additional difficulties with the preservation of the characteristics and qualities, according to which the interior of the blanket was originally chosen.

Workshop on sewing a baby blanket

Many do a blanket for a newborn with their own hands. The technique of execution is scheduled point by point. Performing them in this sequence, you will get a beautiful and practical element of the bed as a result.

1. Cut the shape you want according to predefined dimensions. Don't forget about seam allowances.
2. Spread the fabric on a flat surface, lay the pattern on top and secure it with pins.
3. We draw the necessary parameters and cut them out.
   

   Note! Actions are performed on the top and bottom material.

4. Prepare your filler.
5. The fabrics should lie facing each other.
6. Sew 3 sides. Having previously fastened all of them with pins and stepped back 1 centimeter.
7. Turn over the side that you left and iron it at the seams.
8. The filler can be inserted inside.
9. Sew the unstitched side with a blind stitch.

Sew the blanket to keep the filler even inside and not roll off. For a plain fabric, it will be nice to make a pattern in the form of a stitch around the entire rectangle.

How to sew a padding polyester blanket

Do-it-yourself baby blankets made of padding polyester for newborns are a great option. Sintepon is a hypoallergenic and lightweight material for filling the blanket. He is often chosen. For independent work, choose the above-described method of sewing a blanket.

Quilt from a flap

Sewing from shreds is fashionable and easy. In addition, a baby patchwork quilt can be a wonderful addition to the interior. Pieces of fabric can even be used from clothing that you no longer wear. Each piece should be in size: 20 x 20 cm. All are ironed. Sewing them together, use the scheme:

1. Flaps are connected horizontally;
2. The resulting stripes are stitched vertically.

Remember to iron the seams. For the filler, you can take one of the light and hypoallergenic materials. Cut it according to the parameters of the blanket and do not forget about the 1.5 cm allowance. The fabric that will be on the bottom is connected to the top (patchwork). Sweep away. Leave 1.5 cm around the edge and wrap for decoration. Sew. Edges can be trimmed with bias tape. The patchwork blanket and stroller are stylishly combined, but also meet the warmth requirements.

Quilt blanket

An exquisite quilt is to the taste of many.It is created according to the same stages of embroidery as other bedspreads (there is above in the description), but it has its own peculiarity. The quilted design is not easy to sew. The thing has a lot of nuances in sewing, which a beginner will need to cope with for a long time and painfully.

Handcrafting a piece of furniture or a bed is always appreciated more and is one of the trends that will never go out of style. In addition, homemade work gives the room more comfort.

Video: how to sew a large patchwork quilt

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