Decide on the size of your bed throw.

Patterned fabrics can be easier to work with since you can use the actual pattern as a guide to making your fringe cuts.

This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This was a great idea.". wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Decor Hint is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. How do I make a queen bedspread that looks like a beach scene, water, sand, and sky? I ended up going with this classic black and white buffalo check fabric.

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Anything in neutral solid colors, plaid, buffalo check, and gingham patterns look great. Very easily, in fact. I’m really happy with the way this project turned out. I like the various options for selected projects. I love it! This one is lighter but still warm because we are dealing with Fleeeece!

Ok, here’s the reason why I brought this up. Meaning – you can cut the fabric and not sew it and it won’t unravel on you. You can buy batting made from cotton, polyester, or bamboo, for instance. I can’t believe how easy this no-sew blanket was.

You will need to cut your fabric strips 4 – 5″ long and about 3/4″ wide to create a ‘fringe’ around the edge of your throw.

When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small commission - at no extra cost to you. These Gingher Dressmaker Scissors have nothing short of a cult following and would be a fantastic choice for this project as well. If you're using fabric with a pattern, line up the pattern before you join the panels. Copyright © 2020. Keep in mind that more layers are more likely to shift around so it's important to sew over the blanket to keep the batting in place. Please help us continue to provide you with our trusted how-to guides and videos for free by whitelisting wikiHow on your ad blocker.

If you choose not so great fabric, the end result is going to be bad. % of people told us that this article helped them.

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Those tie/knot blankets use 4 yards of fabric. So I just snipped off the part of the pattern that was excess to ensure I had a straight line all the way across. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website.

Here’s the great thing about fleece fabric.

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\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. No fraying (as I said before) and super soft. And now I’m excited to look for other patterns and colors of high-quality fleece fabric. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. There are 14 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Be sure to make your strips even from top to bottom. Where can I purchase fabric for making bedsheets? wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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But again, not loving those heavy, thick, knot blankets.

Here’s where you need to do a little math. Here’s the secret to making these no-sew throw blankets look good …. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. But I noticed that my edge looked crooked – the pattern was not even all the way across. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free.

Fleece is warm and soft and cozy on its own. Those blankets are essentially made with two layers of fleece fabric tied together. I feel like I’ve said that before but it’s so true! How do I measure? These patterns are also amazing for the seasons. And dare I say … (grimacing) … cheesy looking? My fringe ended up being about an inch or so in length. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. If you have the time, go to a local fabric shop and see and feel the different types of fleece fabric.

How to Make a Bed Throw Step 1. Stitch the two pieces together on the three pinned sides with a 1 ½ cm seam allowance.

First, let’s determine what size of a throw you want to make. Please don’t hate me for saying that. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Before you pin the edge of the spread, push into the corners with your fingers or a knitting needle to give them sharp definition.

This is the clearest set of instructions I have seen.

Could I find a way to make a simple NO SEW blanket without ties and knots but with fringe or tassels? This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Once you've finished preparing the top and bottom fabric pieces, you'll just need to get out enough batting for filling the comforter. Bedspreads are great projects for sewers with a little experience since you can truly customize the look. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. If you don't want raw edges showing, tuck the side of the top panel under by. This site is very, "This isn't a success story yet.

I highly recommend you keep your fabric scissors separated from the regular type. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. So these have been around for a while. In my opinion. We use cookies to make wikiHow great.

In fact, my sister made me a no-sew knot blanket literally a decade ago. That way, if I wanted to drape it over the end of the bed, like a bed runner, the fringe would fall over each side of the bed. I followed these same two steps for the opposite side of the blanket. I swear by these Singer fabric scissors – they are cheap and cut through things (even a stair runner), like buttah. I would avoid buying fabric online, as it tends to be overpriced and of low quality. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website.

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