A seamstress without a sewing machine shows how to make a blanket out of a duvet in an instant

When winter comes, we really want comfort and comfort. So nice to wrap up in a warm blanket with your favorite book or cup of tea. In addition, winter holidays and weekends give us the opportunity to stay at home and do things that usually do not have enough time. Revisit old things and give them a second life. In this article, the editorial board "Site" They will tell you how to get at home. blanket without a sewing machine. Also, you can watch a useful video that will help you avoid common mistakes.



© Freepik Blanket instead of blanket So, first we need to prepare everything you need: the blanket, filler, needle with thread, and, of course, the desire to create.

Well, let's start with. duvet-pickingThis is the most important thing in our case. Today, bedding manufacturers are increasingly making a blanket hole at the bottom. In expensive sets sewn neat lightning, which is almost invisible. This option is the perfect cover for our future blanket.

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Then we need to pick a filler. You can take the best one. syntepon. The main advantage of this material is that it is suitable for allergies. It is also very light and retains heat no worse than natural fillers. In addition, it is pleased with its affordable price in comparison with other options.

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If you want something more natural, you can take it. sherstepon. This material consists of 50% natural wool and 50% artificial fiber. But keep in mind that it is much more expensive than ordinary syntepon.

Progress of work

1. When we have selected the materials, we can start blanket-making. To begin with, we draw a diagram of the finished product on a sheet of paper, dividing it into squares. It is important to take into account the dimensions of the duvet and take into account the shrinkage of 10 cm on both sides.
   
   
   
   
2. Let's start with a blanket stitching scheme. We do not recommend making large squares, because in this case the filler will get lost. The ideal size for each square is 10 x 10 cm.
3. Then we take the scissors and cut in the middle one square from the inside out. We fill it with filler, adjusting the thickness at will. Carefully stitch the incision. Repeat this action for each square.
   
   
   
   
4. To sew such a blanket will take about 3 days, perhaps more. In any case, you do not need to hurry so that the quality does not suffer in the end. 660.38
   
   
   
   
5. And blanketYou can add some details, such as buttons. You just need to give free rein to imagination and a unique thing will come out that will please and warm for years.

And here is a video in which you will find the subtleties of sewing blankets with your own hands and useful tips.

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It may seem a lot easier to go to the store and buy a finished blanket. But, first of all, the option with a blanket is cheaper. Second, we can give new life to old things. And thirdly, it is much more pleasant to use what was created with your own hands.

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We hope that this article will give you inspiration for needlework. Take out the old duvets, let the imagination run wild and start creating!