Best Fabrics for Baby Blankets
Here are our fabric for baby blanket reviews
1. Minky Cuddle
Looking for that perfectly soft, luxurious fabric to make a beautiful baby blanket? The Minky Cuddle collection from Shannon Fabrics is perfect. The fibers of this Minky fabric are different lengths, which gives it a deep, extremely soft feel. The fabric is perfect for little ones, and also for making other blankets, or even for making toys.
- This very heavyweight Minky fabric is made from 100% polyester
- Can be machine washed and dried in the dryer on low heat
- This line comes in over fifty-five different fun prints and colors
2. Comfy Double Napped Flannel Fabric for Baby Blankets
When it comes to making baby blankets and baby items, flannel is always a popular choice. Flannel is soft, but it is also extremely durable. In fact, the more flannel is laundered and the more wear it receives, the softer it often becomes. Flannel can be used for baby quilts, apparel, receiving blankets, burp cloths, and so much more.
- This flannel is brushed on both sides, is lightweight, and is made from 100% cotton
- This line of fabric comes in almost seventy different prints and colors
- Easy to launder- machine wash and tumble dry on low heat
3. Minky Pre-Cuts Fabric for Baby Blankets
Minky is an extremely popular fabric for baby items, especially for baby blankets and soft toys. Minky can be used to make security blankets (which usually have a stuffed animal head), baby quilts, baby throw/snuggly blankets, and more. Minky dot (or dimpled Minky) is a great choice for baby blankets. It can be used to trim a blanket, as part of a quilt, or to back a blanket as well.
- This fabric is very lightweight, is made from 100% polyester, and features 3mm pile
- Comes in precut pieces that are 60” x 72” and is available in over twenty different colors
- Machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
4. Embrace Double Gauze
Gauze fabric is extremely popular for making all sorts of baby items. Swaddling blankets are extremely popular, and gauze fabric is perfect for making them. Gauze can also be used to sew burp cloths, bibs, toys, bedding, and more. This line of fabric is extremely soft and has a nice drape.
- Machine wash cold, hang to dry (no bleach)
- Fabric is 100% cotton and is very lightweight
- This line comes in forty different prints and colors
5. Polar Fleece Solids
Fleece is a wonderful fabric to make baby blankets, apparel items, toys, and more. Fleece is generally quite warm, and gives that snuggly, comfy feeling. This fleece fabric is medium-weight and is made from 100% polyester. Polyester is also a great fabric for babies because it is quite durable and is generally easy to launder.
- This fleece is anti-pill, is incredibly soft, and is also versatile- it can be used to make blankets, apparel items, and accessories like scarves and mittens as well
- Easy to launder- machine wash, tumble dry on low heat
- This line comes in over ten different colors
Fabric for Baby Blanket Buying Guide
It might be surprising to learn just how many different types of baby blankets there are. There are swaddling blankets, security blankets, cuddle blankets, receiving blankets, quilts and crib blankets, busy or learning blankets, as well as many more! The type of blanket you’re making is going to play a major role in what type of fabric you end up selecting for your project.
Budgeting
Making baby blankets can be really fun, but it can also be tricky if you’re looking to budget. A great way to make baby items without spending a ton of cash is to look for fabrics that can be used as accents or can be blended with other fabrics. That way, you can purchase less of a more expensive fabric, (Minky can sometimes be pricey), and use a cheaper fabric for the bulk of the project. Generally, quilting cotton, cotton gauze, flannel, and even fleece can be purchased quite inexpensively.
Sewing for Others
Baby blankets and related baby items can make great gifts and are often popular additions to booths for trade and craft shows. Friends and family will likely love to receive handmade creations. Things like receiving blankets can be made from gauze or flannel and they are always popular. Receiving blankets can be cute and soft, but they are also very well-used and a staple for many new parents. Of course, it’s also a lot of fun to sew for yourself and your own needs as well!
Recommended Reading:
- Chapter 1: The 7 Sewing Essentials for Beginners
- Chapter 2: The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Machines
- Chapter 3: The Ultimate Guide to Setting up your Sewing Room
- Chapter 4: Everything You Need To Know About Sewing
- Chapter 5: Sewing Fabric 101: A Virtual Tour of the Fabric Store
