Mitered Corner Blanket 4-24-07
Mitered Corner Receiving Blanketextension.usu.edu/juab435-623-3450For 35” square blanket, cut: One 30” square of flannel for the front of blanketOne 40” square of flannel for the back of blanketWash and dry your fabric prior to cutting.Carefully cutting each square of fabric will lead to more perfect results.Step #1: Prepare Fabric-Remove the selvage edge.-Cut two pieces of contrasting fabric using thedimensions listed above.1Note: On each piece of fabric, identify andmark the lengthwise grain (same as selvageedges) and the crosswise grain (direction withthe most give when lightly stretched).Step #2: Align and Pin-Mark the centers on all four sides of both pieces.-Beginning along one edge, place fabric right sidestogether, matching the center marks. Pin in place.-Make sure that the excess material has the samemeasurement on each end.2Step #3: Create Stop Points-On the smaller piece of fabric, mark ¼” fromeach side at the corner and place a pin for a“stop point.” Do so for both corners along theside you are pinning.-Sew a ¼” seam from one stop point to the other.-Repeat for the opposite side (match centers, pinstop points, and sew).3Stop Points: sew to it, not through it!4Step #4: Sew Remaining Seams-Repeat (match centers, pin stop points, andsew) on the last two sides, leaving a 6”opening in the middle of one side forturning.-There will be excess material at each corneronce all of the sides have been sewn.
Tip: You don’t evenneed a ruler for thisstep. Simply use thecorner of a sheet ofpaper. Align with thefold, not the raw edge.690º90ºfoldStep #5: Miter Corners-Holding the corner, fold the blanket so thetwo seam edges meet.-Mark a line at a 90º angle from the fold to thestop point.-Stitch along this line. Trim all but ¼” of theexcess.-Repeat for each corner.raw edge5foldfoldWrong!90ºStep #6: Press and Turn-Lay the blanket out flat, small piece on top.Notice that the back panel folds over the front.-Press the seams toward the outside edges.-Turn the blanket right side out through the gap.-Use a pin or point turner to square the corners.Step #7: Finish-Lay the blanket flat so the border is an equal width onall sides.-Pin around the blanket at the seams and at the openingwhere you turned the blanket- being careful to fold theseam allowance under.-Press the blanket flat, then top stitch around the blanketby the seam edge (on border side of seam).7Updated handout developed by Margie Memmott and Ariel Peterson. For more detailed instructions publication/FL ST Construction 2007-401pr.pdf USU factsheet written by Ronda H. Olsen, Debra Proctor, and Karen Biers.Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.May 17, 2012
Sewing and TextilesMarch 2007FL/ST/Construction/2007-401prProject Skill: Sew a mitered corner blanketLife Skill: Decision making and mathLevel: 3Mitered Corner BlanketRonda H. Olsen, M.S., USU Extension Agent, Uintah CountyDebra Proctor, M.S., USU Extension Agent, Wasatch CountyKaren Biers, Ph.D., USU Extension SpecialistSupplies needed: Two coordinating fabrics—see table belowSelect firmly woven, 100% cotton flannel orfirmly woven cotton fabric or a combinationChalk wheel or pencilRuler with 45º anglePattern paperThread to matchBasic Sewing Supplies (see Fact Sheet:FL/ST/Construction 2007/101)Blanket dimensions and amount of fabric needed:Fabric RequiredFinished SizeBaby Receiving Blanket36" X 36"Toddler Blanket ORAdult Lap Throw48" X 48"Back and Border EdgeFeature Fabric1 ⅜ yards45" wide fabric1 ¾ yards60" wide fabric*1 ⅛ yards45" wide fabric1 ⅜ yards of45" wide fabric* Note: Fabric width is not standard in measurement. If the fabric is 1 or 2 inches smaller than either the 45"wide fabric or the 60" wide fabric, the blanket will still work but will be smaller than the finished size. If60" wide fabric is not available for back and border edge buy two lengths and piece them.
Fabric preparation:Wash fabric before cutting to eliminate shrinkage and remove excess dye and lint. Press fabric.Sewing clue — Woven fabric grainline is established by pulling athread across the fabric from selvage edge to selvage edge. Clip ½"into the fabric along one selvage edge. Grasp one or two crosswisethreads between your thumb and index finger and pull gently whilepushing the fabric toward the other selvage edge with your otherhand. Cut along the line left by the pulled threads. When the threadbreaks cut to the end of the thread. Sometimes a single thread iseasier to see on the wrong side of the fabric. When working withflannel the crosswise grain thread is not very strong. It is thereforeeasier to fray the fabric until a continuous thread runs the distanceof the fabric.Fold the fabric in half—matching the selvages and the newlystraightened edges. The fabric should lie flat with the edgesmatching. If it does not lie flat, realign the fabric by holding thelong edge of the fabric along the selvage edge and gently “pulling”the fabric on the bias as shown in Figure 1. This will realign thethreads so that the crosswise threads run at right angles to thelengthwise threads.Figure 1Sewing clue Becoming familiar with the markings in theDiagram Key will aid you in reading instructions. Most patternshave similar keys.Diagram Key:Pattern markings:Blanket cutting instructions:Size of Square Blanket PiecesBack andBorder EdgeFeature Fabric43" X 43"33" X 33"60" X 60"43" X 43"Step #1 Cut two blanket squares. One square from the back and borderedge and the other from the feature fabric—using the dimensionson the table labeled “Size of Square Blanket Pieces.” It is criticalthat these two pieces are square.Sewing clue — The lengthwise grain of flannel does not stretchcompared to the crosswise grain which has considerable stretch.Matching opposite grains of the cut squares assists in getting thefinished blanket to lie smoothly.When stitching, sew with the crosswise grain next to the feed dogs.This will help ease any excess fabric caused by stretching.
Matching opposite grains of the squares stabilizes the grain in thefinished blanket. Using an even feed foot will also help.Å Lengthwise Grain ÆÅ Lengthwise Grain ÆÅ Lengthwise Grain ÆÅ Crosswise Grain ÆÅ Crosswise Grain ÆBlanket construction:Å Crosswise Grain ÆStep #1 Before beginning construction of your blanket checkto make sure the back and feature fabric pieces aresquare. Identify the center of each side of the squares andmark with a pin. Lay the blanket back fabric on a flat surface with theright side up. Lay the feature fabric on top of the back fabric withright sides together. Match crosswise grain of featurefabric to lengthwise grain of back fabric.Å Lengthwise Grain ÆStep #2Å Crosswise Grain Æ Match the center of the raw edge of the two pieces.Pin the two pieces together at the center point. The border fabric should extend equal amountsbeyond the feature fabric at both ends. Pin the raw edges of the two fabrics together.
Å Crosswise Grain ÆÅ Lengthwise Grain ÆÅ Crosswise Grain ÆÅ Lengthwise Grain ÆStep #3 Sew a ½" seam allowance along the pinned edgeusing a regular stitch length (12 stitches per inch or 2.5stitches on the stitch length regulator). Start and stopstitching ½" from the end of the feature fabric. Backstitch the beginning and end to lock stitches securely.Note: A ¼" seam allowance can be use for this project.If you choose to use the ¼" seam allowance yourblanket will be slightly larger. Using the smaller seamallowance also eliminates the need to trim seams.Step #4Å Crosswise Grain ÆÅ Lengthwise Grain Æ Match the center of the two pieces and the raw edgeon the opposite side of the blanket. Follow themeasuring process as outlined in Step #2. Sew a ½" seam allowance along the pinned edgeusing a regular stitch length. Start and stop ½" fromthe end of the feature fabric.Press seams flat to set stitches. Press seamallowances toward back fabric.Excess fabric folds behindSewing clue — To press, raise and lower the iron asyou move across the fabric; use a gentle up anddown motion. This will keep the grain of the fabricstraight. Pushing the iron — back and forth — onthe fabric is not recommended because it can stretchand distort the grain.
Step #5 Pin the center of the raw edge of the featurefabric to the center of the raw edge of the backfabric. The back fabric will form a triangle. Hold the center point of the blanket in one hand.With the other hand grasp the point of the triangleand pull the raw edges taunt so that they matchevenly. Pin the feature fabric to the back at the ½"stitching line. Repeat on the other side. Continue to pin the feature fabric to the backbetween the center pin and each stitching line pin.Excess fabric folds behind Pin each triangle along the raw edge from thepoint of the triangle to the ½" stitching line.
Step #6 Sew a ½" seam allowance along the pinned edgeusing a regular stitch length. To insure accuracy,insert machine needle at the ½" stitching line point.Lower the pressure foot and sew to the other ½"stitching line point, ending exactly at the point.Backstitch at the beginning and end to lock stitchessecurely.DO NOT SEW ACROSS THE TRIANGLE.Press seam flat to set stitches. Press seamallowance toward border.Excess fabric folds behindStep #7 Pin as in Step #5 on the other end of the blanket.Mark a 6" opening at the center for turning theblanket right side out. Sew as in Step #6 leaving the opening forturning. Backstitch at the beginning and end to lockstitches securely.Press seam flat to set stitches. Press seamallowance toward border.Excess fabric folds behindExcess fabric folds behindSewing clue — To assist in keeping the seamallowance of the opening even, stitch to the openingpoint, back stitch and than change the stitch lengthto a basting stitch. Baste across the opening. Changethe stitch length back to a regular stitch and backstitch. Continue sewing the seam to the stitchingline point. To assist in removing the openingbasting stitches clip them every ½". Press seam flatto set stitches. Press seam allowance toward border.
Mitered corner construction:Step #1 To create the mitered-corner, fold the blanketdiagonally — matching raw edges and stitchinglines. Make sure all layers lay flat at the point. Pin through all layers at the end of the ½"stitching points matching the stitching lines. Makesure the points match.Sewing clue — Rulers with grids come in variouslengths and widths and are marked with 45º angles.Step #2 Place the 45º angle of the ruler on the stitchingline. The edge of the ruler will form a 90º anglewith the folded edge of the blanket. Mark a stitchingline with chalk starting at the stitching point andending at the fold line.
Step #3 Pin along the chalk line.Step #4 Starting at the end of the stitching line, sewalong the 45º line toward the fold; back-stitch at thebeginning and end to secure the stitching. Repeat on remaining corners.Step #5 Trim end to ½" seam allowance. Trim the seamdiagonally at the fold edge to reduce bulk at thepoint of the miter and notch at the point of the 45ºangle.Sewing clue — A notch is a wedge of fabricremoved from an outside curve or corner to removebulk. As the item is turned to the right side thenotched edges will butt up against each otherallowing the seam to lay flat.Press the 45º angle seams open.
Step #6 Remove basting stitches from the opening. Turn the blanket right-side-out by pulling theright-side of the blanket through the opening.Step #7 Lay the blanket on a flat surface and smooth itout — making sure the seam allowances are turnedtoward the border and the miter corner allowancelays open flat. Measure the borders to make sure that they areall the same width. Pin to stabilize until sewn.Press flat.Excess fabric folds behind Stitch next to the seam line (in the borderallowance) and down each mitered seam to securethe border in place. A straight stitch or decorativestitch works equally as well. Stabilize the blanket layers by sewing a squarein the center. Make a square from the pattern paper to use as aguide to sew around. The square will vary in sizeproportionate with the size of the blanket. A centersquare 11" X 11" works well for the Baby ReceivingBlanket. Use a 21" X 21" square for the Toddler orAdult Lap Throw.Utah State University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and other forms of illegal discriminationbased on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability, and veteran’s status. USU’s policy also prohibitsdiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and academic related practices and decisions.Utah State University employees and students cannot—because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,Patternmarkings:or veteran’sstatus—refuse to hire; discharge; promote; demote; terminate; discriminate in compensation; or discriminate regardingterms, privileges, or conditions of Sewingemployment,against any otclue—Becomingfamiliarwiththe markingsthestudentsDiagramwill aiddiscriminate in the classroom, sandactivities.you in reading instructions. MostThis publication is issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work. Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with theU.S. Department of Agriculture, Noelle Cockett, Vice President for Extension and Agriculture, Utah State University.
Mitered Corner Receiving Blanket extension.usu.edu/juab For 35” square blanket, cut: One 30” square of flannel for the front of blanket 435-623-3450 Wash and dry your fabric prior to cutting. One 40” square of flannel for the back of blanket Carefully cutting each square of fabric will lead to more perfect results. Step #1: Prepare Fabric
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