Faux Fur + Flannel Blanket DIY

Mallory created this extra cozy faux fur and flannel blanket for Emma's living room. We're in love with the result. It's super warm and cozy. Here's how you can make your own:

To make this blanket we got two yards of white faux fur that was 58” wide. The backing we chose is buffalo check flannel, because it’s extra warm and cozy. But it was only 44” wide, so we doubled the yardage to 4. Make sure you hold the fur up on top of the backing to make sure it won’t show through. When you get home re-cut the top and bottom edges straight, because fabric store cutters aren’t always perfectionists. The fur seems a little daunting to cut and sew, but there are a few tips to keep the mess to a minimum.

First, you want to trim the fur off the outside 1/2” all the way around to make your seam allowance less bulky and much easier to sew. Second, keep a spray bottle of water or non-toxic cleaner nearby to spray the fur you cut off. This will keep the fur from flying around the room when you clean it up. To make the back piece the same width as the fur I cut off two yards of the flannel and seamed the two halves down the middle. Then I trimmed it to the size of the fur, keeping the seam centered. With the fuzzy side of the fur and the good side of the seamed back facing each other, I sewed the two pieces together all the way around leaving an 8” gap on one side. Trim the corners of the seam allowance, getting close to the stitching without cutting into it. Then reach inside the gap and turn the blanket right side out. Make sure the corners are pushed all the way out, then hand sew the hole closed by hand.We hope you have a cozy day! xoxo.

Comments

This is super cute!

Thanks for sharing,
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Posted by: Jillian | November 13, 2012 at 09:57 AM

LOVE the flannel! This is an awesome DIY for the winter weather! :)

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Posted by: Emily V | November 13, 2012 at 10:02 AM

One of my favorite blankets is faux fur but I've never thought about actually making one. It doesn't seem too difficult for a sewing beginner like me! Thanks for the idea!

Posted by: Marisa | November 13, 2012 at 10:05 AM

How did you do that? AWESOME

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Posted by: Mila | November 13, 2012 at 10:11 AM

oh gosh! I love this so much!! Flannel is so warm for chilly nights but the fur is sooo cute! My puppy will love it :)
Thanks for sharing - your tutorials are always fantastic!

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Posted by: Ashleigh | November 13, 2012 at 10:12 AM

OH ID LOVE TO SLEEP THERE:)) VERY NICE!

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Posted by: EUGENIA | November 13, 2012 at 10:17 AM

NOT in any relation to your adorable blanket, just a random thing about fur... I saw on the news that sometimes faux fur is actually real fur because it's cheaper to catch and kill raccoons and use their fur than to make a cheap material. So depressing. Again, not to be one of THOSE comments as that is clearly not raccoon fur neither polar bear fur or Santa Clause's beard. Just wanted to share some sad news :(

Posted by: matilda | November 13, 2012 at 10:20 AM

This blanket looks so nice and cozy! :)

Posted by: Michaela | November 13, 2012 at 10:24 AM

That would be a cozy addition to any home.

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Posted by: Rachel | November 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM

oh, this looks so cosy, I've been crocheting blankets recently but I'd love the feel of a flannel one too
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Posted by: Helen | November 13, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Great DIY for this weather.

Posted by: RoselyC | November 13, 2012 at 10:41 AM

My mamma made something like this years ago but backed it with fleece - super snuggly.

Posted by: Hannah Jade | November 13, 2012 at 10:42 AM