Baby showers are such an exciting event on the pregnancy calendar and of course one of the most important parts of the day is opening the presents. You hear all the Oohs and Aaahs when the expectant mum unwraps all the gorgeous little gifts.
So what do you get for a baby shower present? Well, I have noticed that when the mum-to-be opens up something hand made, it almost always gets the biggest reaction! You see all baby presents are welcomed and appreciated, but when something unique is made just for your baby ” it makes you feel REALLY special.
Plus you get the credit for a handmade present for years to come. I have personally made blankies for a few baby showers and a long time later I still get praise for my craftiness. Youre Aunty Tracey made that for you.
So, heres a REALLY BASIC guide to making a unique blanket! Trust me its SSSSOOOO easy. If you can sew (almost) straight lines then YOU CAN DO THIS!
GORGEOUS BABY BLANKETS
STEP 1: Find some pretty flannelet material at a fabric shop.
STEP 2: Choose 2 fabrics one for either side. They dont have to match ” experiment! Maybe do one side patterned and the other plain or one side blue pattern and the other side pink pattern if you dont know the sex of the baby.
STEP 3: Ask the assistant to cut your fabric to 1.2 metres.
STEP 4: Go home and get set up at a flat table. Pin the fabric together on all sides with the patterns facing each other.
STEP 5: Sew up all the sides with straight lines, but leave a gap of about 10cm on one of the sides.
STEP 6: Turn the fabric out the right way so the pattern is on the outside.
STEP 7: Now arrange the hole neatly so the edges are tucked in and iron it to stay flat.
STEP 8: Sew 2 lines around the edge of the blanket. One line is so the gap is sewn up and the other is just to make the border of the blanket to look pretty.
You can also do one fancy stitch instead of two straight ones. But make sure you have a bit of a practice on some scrap fabric first.
STEP 9: Fold nicely and add ribbon and a little note saying Handmade with Love
STEP 10: Hand over the present and be proud of your gorgeous hand made gift I know your “Mum To Be” will absolutely love.
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