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.
this is just amazing!!
xo the egg out west.
Posted by: meag | November 13, 2012 at 11:15 AM
What a great idea for a Christmas gift. I can't wait to make one of these for my own living room and possibly a few friends! I am trying to do a DIY Christmas this year.
Posted by: HeatherAudreyl | November 13, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Cute idea!
This would be super sweet with some of that ultra soft or patterned fun fur the fabric stores tend to get (and go on sale!) in the deep winter. Good to curl up under and read a good book!
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Posted by: Erin | November 13, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Great DIY! Love the pattern.
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Posted by: Carlee | November 13, 2012 at 11:24 AM
This looks so great! xo
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Posted by: Jenny | November 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Each addition to Emma's house is lovely! I'm a huge fan of plaid print, and something about it just reminds me of coziness and winter warmth. I definitely want to try out making this for December!
M.
Posted by: monica | November 13, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Really great. It looks so warm. Great for winter days. Have a nice day.
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Posted by: Denisa | November 13, 2012 at 11:53 AM
your turquoise couch is super cute!
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Posted by: A thousand happy thoughts | November 13, 2012 at 12:02 PM
So adorable. I would have never thought to do that.
Posted by: Victoria | November 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM
How cozy and perfect! I am all about comfy throws for my living room. Much like house cardigans one never realizes how important they are until they use them then stop. Much like if you wear a hat during the winter and then forget it you miss it terribly!
Chao
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Posted by: Poppie | November 13, 2012 at 12:13 PM
What a cute idea and so cozy! xx
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Posted by: Eva | November 13, 2012 at 12:18 PM
This is so cool! I love plaid and already have a faux fur throw. This would be a fun way to spice it up.
Posted by: Melody Rich | November 13, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Always love to read your DIY!
Love the blanket!
X
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Posted by: Dip It Black | November 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Great idea! I've been really wanting a furry blanket to lay on our cold leather couches!
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Posted by: Star White | November 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM
SO cute! I love that, but I know that my little chihuahua would love it even MORE! She tends to take over our throw blankets as her own. :)
Morgan
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Posted by: Morgan | November 13, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Such a cozy snugly blanket. All you need is popcorn and a great movie!
Posted by: Darlene | November 13, 2012 at 12:42 PM
The main thing I don't like about furry things is the backing is always scratchy! This is a fab & cozy idea to snuggle up with, and super cute too :)
Posted by: abby | November 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM
That looks so simple and cozy. I need that right now. I'm starting Les Miserables and it's a long boo!
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Posted by: Kacie | November 13, 2012 at 01:27 PM
Cute, though this would never last in my house with my huge puppy. She loooooves to shred anything 'fur-like'. This blanket does look super cozy though!
Strive to Thrive,
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Posted by: Nicolle from Thriving Wives | November 13, 2012 at 01:28 PM
Love this idea! CDan't wait to make one myself and to curl up on the couch wrapped in this...
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Posted by: Femke | November 13, 2012 at 01:49 PM