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Sew a Double Minky Satin Bound Baby Blanket

January 9, 2015 By Christina Dennis 25 Comments

For Christmas, I made Baby B some soft new blankies that I was hoping she’d like and grow to love as her special blankies. So far, my plan is working and she seems to really love cuddling them! (“Them” – I made two so that I could rotate washing them, and just in case one got lost!)

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

These blankies are sooooo soft and warm. They have two layers of minky cuddle fabric sewn together and bound by a satin edge. I daresay this is the most perfectly decadent DIY baby blanket combination ever!

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

I remember trying to sew satin binding on a baby blanket a long time ago and thinking it was WAY TOO HARD. Well, I took a stab at it again and it wasn’t so bad! All it takes is patience and PINS – the Two Essential P’s of sewing satin blanket binding.

Here’s how I made Baby B’s new, fluffy blankies:

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

How to Sew a Double Minky & Satin Bound Baby Blanket

Materials (for two 30″ x 30″ blankets):

  • 1 yard of patterned minky fabric
  • 1 yard of plush rosette minky fabric
  • satin blanket binding
  • sewing machine
  • thread
  • TONS of pins
  • iron
  • straight edged ruler
  • cutting mat
  • rotary cutter

Instructions:

(Note: Sorry about the junky, poorly lit photos. I made this blanket on the darkest day of the year. Seriously.)

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

Cut out a perfect 30″ x 30″ square from the patterned minky fabric. I use a straight edged ruler, cutting mat and rotary cutter make sure I’m cutting a nice, straight square. Repeat for the second blankie if you’re making one. Lay the square over top of the rosette minky fabric and pin them together. Use the first square as a pattern to cut a square out of the minky rosette. Repeat for the second blankie.

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

Place a square of patterned minky fabric and a square of rosette minky fabric wrong sides together and pin well around the edges. (That’s my secret trick when working with slippery, slidey minky – pin, pin, PIN!) Sew the layers together by stitching a seam about 1/2″ from the edge. Use a long stitch length to help the minky slide through the presserfoot. You can also use a walking foot on this type of fabric if you like.

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

Open up the satin binding, fold the ends in as pictured above, and iron them gently.

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

Fold the binding over the edge of one side of the blanket, starting near the middle. Pin it like crazy along the edges of the binding. I found pinning parallel to the satin binding edge worked the best. Don’t be shy with your pins, folks! The more, the better. As you’re pinning, make sure that you can feel that the bottom and top edges of the binding are in the same spot.

Using a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine, sew along the diagonal edge, then pivot, and then along the straight edge of the binding all the way to the end of your first side. Make one side of your zigzag just come over your satin binding edge, like this:

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

You can flip the blanket over to inspect it as you go along if you like. Mine weren’t 100% perfect, but the zigzag still caught on the backside and was pretty close to the edge:

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

To make a faux mitered corner, you’re going to fold your binding like the photo above when it’s opened up. Then, fold it up over the next edge of the blanket, iron it, and pin it like so:

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

You can adjust the miter so that the crease is in the same spot on the top and bottom as you are pinning it. Don’t forget to iron it lightly – it really helps!

Repeat the zigzagging and the corner mitering until you reach the side you started on.

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

Then, open up your binding, cut it so that it overlaps about 4″ over where you started. Fold the ends under as shown above and press them.

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

Pin everything again, and continue zigzagging over the edge, and down the diagonal end.

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding

Voila! A soft, supple, and perfect little handmade baby blanket fit for any new baby to love.

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding   

Baby B loves hers – applesauce mouth, baby food jammies and all!

How to sew the softest DIY baby blanket with two layers of minky fabric and satin binding              

Filed Under: DIY Baby Shower Gifts, DIY Nursery Decor & Bedding, DIY Sewing Tagged With: blanket, minkee, minky, pink

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Comments

  1. Kristi says

    January 9, 2015 at 9:02 am

    This is SO sweet Christina!!!
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  2. Amanda @ Queenofthelandoftwigsnberries says

    January 9, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Looks like a beautiful version of my son’s favorite “Green Blankie.” I really need to learn how to sew!
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  3. Micheala says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Do the 2 layers stay together when you wash the blanket? I was thinking about using your method for a super soft rosette minky/flannel blanket.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christina Dennis says

      April 7, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      The blanket is quite small, so I haven’t had any issues with the layers shifting or bunching. I’ve washed the blankets dozens of times already and they’re still looking good!

      Reply
  4. Kripi says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:16 am

    Hi! Do you have any tips on how to choose a good satin binding? the one I got is not so good, once sewn it looks like its starting to fray and it hasn’t even been washed, and it even seems like it frays if my hands are too dry lol..like if its rubbed against something rough, I mean I don’t wanna rub it against rough surfaces, but obviously we can’t control where baby takes it and does with it haha.. what type do you recommend? do they have like, special names/types some that are better than others? lol

    Reply
    • Kripi says

      November 20, 2015 at 2:19 am

      and I might add

      it’s not fraying like on the edge, its fraying, like you can see the individual threads pull out sometimes from anywhere on the satin edge… threads from the satin binding, not from the seams… so weird… maybe its really bad quality hahah.. oh man…

      Reply
      • M Murphy says

        January 28, 2016 at 5:07 am

        perhaps you need a new sharper needle

        Reply
  5. Jess says

    March 10, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Doesn’t the minky really stretch and pull as you sew it? I usually have to see from the middle out to the end and then start in the middle again on a regular self binding minky. So I’m curious how this would work.

    Reply
  6. June Restaino says

    May 10, 2016 at 10:41 am

    I crochet, but do not sew. Is there any chance you could make one and I could purchase it if its not too expensive. My granddaughter is having her first which is a girl. I am crocheting a blanket for the crib or buggy but would love to put in a soft bankie with satin edges. Let me know,. Thanks

    Reply
    • Christina Dennis says

      May 11, 2016 at 9:10 pm

      Sorry, I don’t have any for sale.

      Reply
      • Karen Mary says

        June 7, 2016 at 9:06 am

        June: There are lots of minky baby blankets for sale on etsy. So cute!

        Reply
  7. Liana W. says

    October 24, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    This is just the tutorial I’ve been looking for! I’m still very much a novice in the sewing game, but my mama (whom I finally let teach me how, lol) says I seem to have an intuitive knack for it. So my third kiddo (8 mos) has recently shown a very clear preference for her fluffy minky blankets, but I don’t want her lovey to be a full-size one, you know? Naturally, I decided to make her a couple, maybe 12-15″ square and was feeling lost on where to begin! I do think I’m going to go splurge on pre-cut/packaged satin binding, rather than the strips of satin that I purchased… make things easier all around, I’m sure. Thanks for your tips!

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    • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says

      October 25, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      What a great idea I am sure she will absolutely love that and will be so easy to take along with you!

      Reply
  8. Bessie R. Meade says

    November 24, 2016 at 3:17 am

    Hey Christina,

    Amazing Post dear!!!

    Thanks for giving such wonderful idea of sewing our own blanket with the best fabric we feel would be suitable for the newborn. This post is very helpful for the parents who always wish to choose the best fabric for their baby.Babies always cuddle while sleeping so it is really very important to take care that the blanket is extra soft and doesn’t harm the baby’s skin.

    Thanks a lot for sharing such informative post and keep posting 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says

      November 24, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      So happy you enjoyed the post Bessie!

      Reply
  9. Carol says

    March 10, 2017 at 7:05 am

    Hi
    Just wondering when you sewed the blanket inside out, you then turn right side out, is the satin easier to sew when you’ve pre sewn, I’m making a crib size boys blanket with satin finish.
    Thanks for your help.

    Reply
  10. Carol says

    March 10, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    Hi Christina

    Just to let you know I see what you did in sewing wrong sides together. I was also following another pattern along with yours. Your way is a lot easier, I will do that next time.
    Thanks
    Carol
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    • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says

      March 13, 2017 at 10:12 am

      We’re glad to hear that Carol!! Thank you for letting Christina know 🙂

      Reply
  11. Fabric Heart says

    April 28, 2017 at 1:37 am

    great tutorial. I am sure the fabric exchange has so many choices of fabric for this kind of project.

    Reply
    • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says

      April 28, 2017 at 8:04 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Melanie says

    April 29, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    Do you remember how much you spent on the fabric and blanket binding??

    Reply
  13. Bessie R. Meade says

    May 8, 2017 at 4:00 am

    Hello CHRISTINA DENNIS !!

    It has been great to read such blog. I really appreciate it.This blanket works great in cloths, and cotton. (I used a Cuddle/mine fabric for the center panel to make it extra snuggly, but I wouldn’t support mine for both front and back because the mine is a little trickier to work with.) I would also suggest pre-washing all material (and ironing) before making this blanket.

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    Have a great day

    Reply
  14. Mary Rose says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    I sewed a piece of minke to a piece of flannelette, then used a good quality satin binding. My machine seemed to be pushing the top of the binding while the bottom was grabbing it up more quickly causing a pucker-like appearance on the bottom and en excess of binding on the top. Any tips to feed both evenly so there is no puckering or excess? My machine does not allow for adjustments in the presser foot.

    Reply
  15. josh says

    September 1, 2017 at 11:26 am

    So helpful. Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says

      September 1, 2017 at 9:50 pm

      That is so wonderful, Josh.

      Reply

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