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How to Make a Blanket Made of Ribbons

Ribbon can be used in numerous craft and sewing projects. In this simple sewing project, ribbons create a striped design for a blanket. Using 1 1/2 inch satin ribbons and a piece of soft fleece for a backing, you can create a blanket for a one-of-a-kind gift.

Things You'll Need

1/2 inch double face satin ribbon (2 or 3 rolls of coordinating color) fleece scissors straight pins sewing machine thin towel (to use as buffer) iron and ironing board

Instructions

- 1
  Decide what blanket size you would like. The number of ribbons needed will be determined by the size of your blanket. Using 1 1/2 inch wide ribbons will allow you to have a 1/4 inch seam on each side of the ribbon. Cut the fleece backing slightly larger than the size you would like.
- 2
  Lay the fleece onto the floor or a flat work surface. Attach the ribbons to the fleece side by side. This creates a pattern with the ribbons as well as ensures that you have enough ribbons to cover the fabric.
- 3
  Pin the sides of the ribbons together, then release the ends from the fabric.
- 4
  Using a sewing machine, sew the ribbon edges together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
- 5
  On an ironing board, open up each ribbon seam and iron it flat. You should place a thin towel between the hot iron and the satin ribbon to avoid burning the ribbon.
- 6
  Using the pins, attach the ribbon blanket to the fleece with the right sides together.
- 7
  Sew the fleece to the ribbons, creating a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Leave a 4 inch gap in one side so that you can turn the blanket right side out. Sew the gap closed by hand.

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