How To Make A Blanket Pillow

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You might be wondering, what is a blanket pillow?

A blanket pillow is just as it sounds, a blanket that transforms into a pillow! And today I am going to share how you can make one of your own. They make excellent gifts for any occasion too.

What you will need:

Fleece (any size you want, mine was 60” x 57” for a small throw blanket)
Rotary cutter (or scissors)
Rotary cutting mat (If you're using scissors you won't need this)
A pen or something to mark the fabric with
Pins
Measuring tape
Rotary cutter and self-healing cutting mat
Sewing machine
Sewing thread
Machine sewing needle

The steps:

1. Cut off the selvage on the fabric and make the sides straight

2. Fold the edge of the fleece about a half-inch over and sew down the raw edge using a utility or zig-zag stitch, repeat on the next side three sides

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3. Fold the bottom of the fleece up 10-15 inches, depending on how big you made the fleece when you started.

I folded it up 10 inches for my small throw blanket. Sew the sides of it in place using a straight stitch. You should not sew the long way; you should still have a pocket when you’re done

4. Measure how long the blanket is, divide that by 3 and make 3 even lines using those measurements. Pin the fabric together and sew a straight stitch on each line, you should now have three pockets.

5. Fold the blanket into a pillow and enjoy!

To fold the blanket into a pillow you're going to want to start with the blanket pocket sides down and follow these steps:

- Fold the right side all the way over to the farthest pocket line

- Fold the left side on top of the right side

- Fold the top down to where the pocket starts

- Fold the top part down again by going on top of itself

- Fold the top onto the pockets and flip it over

- Wrap the pocket around everything

- You're done! Please reference these photos if you're confused!

Congrats! Now you have an awesome blanket pillow!

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Leave a comment below and let me know if you made this blanket pillow! And don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date with all of Lizzsews new articles. See you next time!

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