We think it’s safe to say Minky and Satin go together like peanut butter and jelly or avocado and toast. We might even go as far to say it’s a match-made in baby blanket heaven! From the super-soft and cozy Minky to the luxe Satin backing and border, we won’t blame you if you want to keep this blanket all to yourself.
Smooth and soft meets cozy and luxe with this Satin and Minky blanket. If you’re looking for something baby-soft and cuddle-worthy, keep reading. Make this blanket as a loving baby shower gift or thoughtful holiday present. Shop a yard of your two favorite Spoonflower designs and let’s get started!
Self-Binding Blanket Materials
- 1 Yard of Minky for the blanket top—we’re using Origami Safari by diseminger
- 1 Yard of Satin for the blanket back and border—we’re using Giraffe Spots by eclectic_house
- Sewing machine
- Scissors or rotary blade
- Washable fabric marker
- Pins
- Iron
- Ruler
- Self-healing cutting mat
Step 1. Wash Your Fabric
Before you get started, remember to prewash your fabric. Machine wash your Satin and Minky separately in a cool, gentle cycle. You can machine dry them on a low setting.
Step 2. Cut out your fabric
Cut off the selvage of your Satin fabric (blanket bottom) so it’s 54” wide x 36” tall. Cut your Minky fabric (blanket top) so it’s 46” x 28”.
Step 3. Mark the center points
Fold the Satin fabric in half, left to right, and then fold the fabric in half again, top to bottom. Unfold and mark the center points on all four sides with a washable fabric marker. Repeat this step with your Minky.
Iron A Crease To Help
Step 4. Pin the fabric together
Place the Minky on top of the Satin, right sides facing, making sure to line up the center points you marked in the step above. Pin the four center points in place.
Continue to pin the remainder of the fabric, working your way from the center to the edges. Having extra fabric at the corners is ok! We’ll be using it in a later step.
Put A Pin In It
Step 5. Stitch the blanket sides
Stitch the Minky and Satin sides together with a 1/2″ seam, making sure to stop 1/4″ from each corner. Don’t forget to leave a 6” opening on one side so you can turn the fabric right side out. We recommend marking this section with your washable fabric marker.
Pro Tip:
Step 6. Make the mitered corners
Taking one of the corners of your blanket, fold the entire blanket in half to make a triangle. The seams on the two sides should match up and the unsewn edges of the excess fabric should be making a 45º angle.
Align your ruler with the end of side seam stitching, forming a 90º degree angle with the folded edge and mark this point on your fabric with a line.
Stitch across the line you just marked. Trim the seam to 1/4”. Repeat this step for the remaining three corners.
Step 7. Turn your fabric right side out
Turn your fabric right side out through the 6” opening and press your corners. Remember to use a synthetic setting if working with Satin and Minky. Stitch the opening closed by hand or with a machine.
Pro Tip
Step 8. Topstitch your blanket
Topstitch 1/4” from the seam (onto the Minky) to stitch the two layers of fabric together.
Hello,
I’m a bit confused about how to pin the fabric together since one is smaller …..
Any clarification would be helpful
Thank you
Hi there, Thanks so much for your question! Since the two pieces of fabric are different sizes, excess fabric is expected when pinning. As you start pinning, you’ll want to match up the raw edges together, making sure the center points you marked in step 2 match up. Remember to keep the excess fabric within the pinned layers! I hope that helps, but if you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask.
Take care,
Amy
Spoonflower
Can this blanket (minky and satin) be machine washed and dried? I’m making a blanket for my granddaughter’s isolette in the NICU. Parents want to bring it home to wash and bring back the next day. No time to line dry. Thanks for your help and the great instructions.
Hi Ellen,
Thanks so much for your question and we hope your handmade blanket brings comfort and strength to you and your family. We recommend washing this blanket separately in cool water using a gentle machine cycle. Machine dry using a low temperature or permanent press setting and remove promptly to avoid wrinkles. You can learn more about Spoonflower’s care instructions for all of our fabrics here. I hope that helps, but if you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask!
Best Regards,
-Meredith F.
Spoonflower
I’m terrible at mixing prints. How did you decide what prints to put together?
Hi Alexandra,
These two blog posts will help you get started on mixing and matching patterns!
Post 1: How to Mix and Match Patterns Like a Pro
Post 2: Master the Art of Mix & Match with These 8 Tips
Do you have woodland prints , or just the jungle prints?
Hi Jill,
Thank you for your interest in Spoonflower! With over 1 million designs in the Spoonflower Marketplace you can find just the designs you’re looking for. You can search for different design themes through the search bar at the top right corner of your page. Here is a search of woodland prints to get you started. I hope that helps, but if you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask!
I have a question regarding instructions. Step 4 states to stop sewing 1/4 in from corner. Yet In Step 6 it appears that the stitching is much more than 1/4” when being marked @ 90 degrees. Am I missing something?
Thanks
Sorry, I meant that stitching stopped well before 1/4” to corner.
I’m a little confused as far as pinning goes. The initial picture shows the satin as having an extra fabric, while the next picture shows these two line up perfectly on top of one another. Also, is just one corner need to be mittered?
Thank you!!
We recommend mitering all four corners!
Are these instructions missing a step? Do you fold the extra width of the satin under the smaller-sized minky in order to create the edging? I can’t figure that part out based on the pictures and instructions. Thanks!
Hi Caitlin,
Thanks so much for your question and we apologize for the confusion. After the four corners are mitered, you will turn the blanket right-sides out and shape the blanket to create the satin border. I hope that helps, but if you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask!
Best Regards,
-Meredith F.
Spoonflower
Hi, I’m a beginner. Any recommendations or special considerations needed when using a faux fur minky fabric?
Hi there,
Great question! The Minky can be a bit slippery so working with lots of pins and a walking foot is recommended. I hope that helps, but if you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask!
Nice designs!
Giraffe Spots by Eclectic House: https://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/3551855-giraffe-spots-by-eclectic_house
Origami Safari by Diseminger :
https://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/7216654-origami-safari-by-diseminger
If anyone wants a direct link to my giraffe spots design used in this tutorial, here it is. ;^)
https://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/3551855-giraffe-spots-by-eclectic_house
I didn’t design the other print used. Here’s the link for that one, also.
https://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/7216654-origami-safari-by-diseminger
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