Easy Beginner Sewing Project: Pom Pom Blanket
Looking to dip your toe into the sewing world with a super easy beginner sewing project? The blanket is just the ticket!
I’m a big believer in every person having enough blankets. How do you know that you have enough blankets, you ask?
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I promise that this is a project that even beginners can tackle. I’m not talking about one of those no-sew blankets that you made in high school. This is a blanket that requires one layer of fleece and some trim.
Easy peasy.
Also, who doesn’t love pom-pom trim?
Side note: I got my fleece from Joann’s. I got the stuff labeled "luxe". It’s seriously so soft! I know it might not seem to be worth it, but once you feel this stuff you’ll never want to use another kind of fleece. Plus, I got it with a 50% off coupon. #WorthIt
Pom-Pom Blanket Supply List
1.5-2 yards of fleece fabric
Pom-Pom Trim (calculate how much you need below)
Thread
Scissors
Sewing Machine
Dinner plate or bowl (Or something else circular)
How much trim should I get?
You will need to find the perimeter of your piece of fabric. Here’s an easy equation:
Take the width of your fabric and multiply it by 2. This can be found on the label on the end of the bolt. So if your fabric is 58”-60” (fleece usually is) the first part of your equation is 120”.
Now, you’ll take the length and do the same thing. I got 72” so the second half of my equation is 144”.
So, 120” (width x 2) + 144” (length x 2) = 264”
Divide that by 36” and you’ll get a much smaller number. In this case, you’ll get 7.33. So you’ll need to get 7 and 1/3 yards of trim. Woot!
Sewing the Blanket
Fold your fleece in half so that the selvage edges meet. These are the parts of the fabric that typically have the brand name, printing marks, etc.
Trim off the selvage edges.
Leaving the fabric folded in half, line up a large bowl or round plate or round edge with one of the two corners. Cut around the plate to round the corner. Do the same thing to the other corner.
Unfold your fabric. You should have four rounded corners!
Time to get to your trim! If you are a beginner, pin the trim a little bit all the way around. I chose not to pin this time because I’m a daredevil and like to live on the edge. Whatever you choose, you’re going to put the woven ribbon-like part on the wrong/ugly side of the fabric.
Using a straight stitch, stitch all the way around your fabric. Backstitch at the beginning and the end so it holds!
And you’re finished!
BOOM. Blanket. 30-minute gift to yourself. You're worth it.