https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-baby-sensory-blanket • Posted by Bernice
Finding an attractive baby tag blanket is much harder than I though but making one was easy!When I first started perusing etsy and pinterest, all I could find were overly bright and colorful “baby-ish” options. I was set on having a blanket that could be aesthetically pleasing while still be entertaining and stimulating for Max. Since the best inspiration usually comes from need, I made this sensory blanket with scraps of fabric and ribbon I had around the house. I love how it turned out and Max loves it too!
Finding an attractive baby tag blanket is much harder than I though but making one was easy!When I first started perusing etsy and pinterest, all I could find were overly bright and colorful “baby-ish” options. I was set on having a blanket that could be aesthetically pleasing while still be entertaining and stimulating for Max. Since the best inspiration usually comes from need, I made this sensory blanket with scraps of fabric and ribbon I had around the house. I love how it turned out and Max loves it too!
Cut main blanket fabric 1" larger than the desired final size (if your desired size is 25"×25" then cut a 26"×26" square of fabric). a 26"×26" (allow for a ½" seam) square from each fabric. I decided on this size based on how much fabric I had, but it ended up being a great size.
Crinkly Sensory Side. Pocket fabric (seer sucker, linen/cotton blend, soft-n-comfy dot fabric, denim, felt, broad cloth) * Fold the fabric in half and sew ¼" seams. * Turn the fabric right side out. * Fill the pocket with crinkly plastic. * Pin to main blanket. Sew to fabric with a ¼" seam.
Ribbon Sensory Sides. I lined two sides of the blanket with different types of ribbon. I included ribbon with different textures (satin, velvet, plastic, grosgrain, burlap, twill, jute). * Cut 5" strips of ribbon and fold in half. * Evenly space the ribbon across one edge of the fabric. * Pin ribbon to the front side of the fabric with the folded edge pointed in. * Sew ribbon to fabric with a ½" seam.
Sew the two pieces of fabric together with a ½" seam. Leave an opening so you can flip the blanket right side out. Top stitch around the edge of the blanket for a cleaner finish.
Let your baby enjoy!