I stitch for Newborns in Need and have quite a challenge going for me. Blessedly, I have two bolts of very nice flannel. Wonder what's the Nicest and quickest way to turn them into sturdy receiving blankets? The selvedges must be removed because they're more tightly woven ( or something). Next, I'm thinking, would be to clip them into yard lengths - 36" x 45" for each blanket would be generous but not too big. After that, I guess I'll wash, dry, press and hem. Any thoughts on how to attack a mountain of flannel? There's a lot of wee ones who need swaddling. Polly

Wash the fabric before cutting it as it may shrink in the drying.I think it was Mao who said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Just begin.I think I'd do one side at a time turning the hem under and then chain sew them like when quilting and then snip the few stitches joining one to the next after doing a run of them. Sounds like a good job to do when watching TV shows at night (or 6 nights) .

Factory sewing?

Jan 03, 2011 22 Replies

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Pogonip 15 years ago

Yeah.....they have such nice.........skin.

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BEI Design 15 years ago

Sure, skin..... that's what I like.

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Pogonip 15 years ago

It's ok to look. And think about touching. :^X

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