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February 26, 2012

Tag Blanket Tutorial

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Happy (almost) Monday! I don’t know if there is something in the water or if it’s just my age, but it seems like almost EVERYONE I know is either pregnant or just had a baby. Babies, Babies, everywhere! It’s such a fun time in life. This month alone I have been to 3 baby showers and there are plenty more happening in the near future. I’ve been busy making baby gifts so I thought I would put on a theme week dedicated to Baby Shower Gift Ideas for all of you!

This week I’ll be sharing three easy tutorials and on Wednesday I have a fabulous giveaway that ties into the theme. If  you are going to be attending a baby shower soon you won’t want to miss it.

Today, I’m going to be sharing with you a tutorial on how to make this soft and cozy tag blanket!

I’ll be the first to admit, I am a little behind the times when it came to the concept of a tag blanket. I didn’t even know about them until Baby E was about 3 months old. I was at a baby shower for a friend and one of the guests made one for the mom-to-be and I thought it was brilliant. Come to find out they have been around forever and are extremely popular. So even though you have probably seen one before, here is my take on it!

These blankets are a perfect little security blanket and the tags provide a lot of entertainment as babies start to discover their fingers. Tag blankets are very easy to make, even for someone who has very little sewing experience. If you own a sewing machine and can sew a semi-straight line, you’ll be just fine. These make a great baby shower gift and can be so personal!

Start by choosing a color scheme you want to use. I chose to use two different colors but you could just as easily do a solid colored blanket. In my case, the baby’s nursery was going to be black, green and cream so those are the colors I chose. (I was originally going to alternate the cream and black ribbon pictured above but chose to just use the cream after I got started)

Here is what you need:

– 1/2 yard of fabric

– 3 yards of ribbon

– Corresponding thread to match the fabric

– Sewing machine

Instructions:

Start by cutting two 14 X 14″ pieces of fabric.

Cut 20 pieces of ribbon at 5″ each

Pin the ribbon at equal distances a part. I placed mine at , 3″, 5″, 7″, etc.

I pinned the ribbons on all sides. Later on, I realized I didn’t need the end ribbons, so that’s why I placed the circles over them. If you follow my pattern, only place 5 ribbons on each side.

After all the pins are in place, lay the second square on top of the first one, keeping right sides together and repin (remove the pins from the inside and place them through all 3 layers).

Tag Blanket Tutorial

Leave about a 3″ opening on one side. You’ll remove one of the ribbons to do this. Flip the blanket inside out so the right side of the fabric is now on the outside.

Pin the remaining ribbon and use a top stitch to close the seam.

Tag Blanket Tutorial

There you have it!

Happy sewing! Come back tomorrow for a special edition of Top 10 Tuesday!

Baby Shower Gift Ideas

 

 

 

 

 

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. [email protected] Black's Best says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    I Just recently made one of these for my baby…they are the best. The soft fabric is great for cuddling too. Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
    • Taryn says

      February 28, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Aren’t they the greatest? I almost want one for myself hehe. Thanks for leaving a note!

      Reply
  2. Zsa Zsa says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:04 am

    My kids are older now but I still have very young godchildren. I think it would be nice to make tag blankets for them.

    Reply
    • Taryn says

      February 28, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Yeah! I think they would be a great gift for them :)

      Reply
  3. Jill says

    February 27, 2012 at 6:33 am

    Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html

    Reply
  4. Mrs. Delightful says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Great tutorial! I would love for you to Link up at my Linky Party via: oourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Taryn says

      February 28, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Just linked up! Thanks for the invite :)

      Reply
  5. Irina says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:52 am

    I love taggies…so easy to make and such a great little toy. Yours are soo sweet.

    Reply
  6. Q @ JAQS says

    February 28, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Thank you so much for the tutorial.

    Love for you to share it at my “Made by ME” Linky Party Wednesdays :)
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-20-linky-party.html

    Reply
  7. Shirlley Lupton says

    February 28, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    I have never heard of these before now. I know I am old but I also must have buried my head in the sand. Thanks for the blog.

    Reply
  8. Inspire Me Heather says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:54 am

    What a pretty blanket – thanks for the tutorial too!

    Reply
  9. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says

    March 1, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    SO CUTE!! I’ve been hearing a lot about these blankies recently. Thanks for sharing this week! Your new site looks fabulous by the way!

    Reply
  10. Shabby Gals says

    March 2, 2012 at 5:46 am

    I really like this blanket. I just had a little one and I would love to make this for her. Or it would be a great gift idea.

    Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:06 am

    I love this project. I hope you will stop by and link up to my St. Patty’s Day Project Parade.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/st-pattys-day-project-parade-linky.html

    Reply
  12. toysinthedryer says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Hi there! I’m visiting you from your link up on Tip Junkie. I’d like to invite you to link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party! http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/03/fun-stuff-fridays-13.html

    Reply
  13. Alison says

    March 2, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Beautiful tutorial!! These look so soft and plush. I love all of the ribbon tags! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

    Reply
  14. Ros says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Lovely! Gorgeous colours and it looks so soft!

    Reply
  15. Amy Kahler says

    March 3, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Omg I love this! I am just getting into sewing and could so make this now i just need someone to have a baby!

    Reply
  16. Abbie (Five days...5 ways) says

    March 4, 2012 at 6:01 am

    Fantastic idea, Taryn! Too cute! I love the colors you chose too, and as always, your pictures are stunning!

    Thanks for linking up with Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!

    ~Abbie

    Reply
  17. Linda says

    March 10, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I made one of these for my grandson. I used different lengths and types of ribbons. He loved the different textures. I don’t know what most kids do with theirs but he sucked on the ribbons and played with them. I doubled sewed everything to make sure they were secure. It is an interesting way to provide a different type of sensory experience.

    Reply
  18. Andria says

    March 10, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I like your tutorial. It seems like a simple project for my new niece or nephew. However, in the materials section, you say we need 1/4 yard of fabric, which is 9 inches by either 44 or 58 inches. You won’t get a 14 inch square out of a 1/4 yard.

    Reply
  19. Debi Koenig says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    I found some UCLA fabric, didn’t know what to make with it, saw this and thought what a PERFECT gift for our new baby grandson whose parents both went to UCLA! Great gift to make with plush and / or college fleece fabric! Thank you for tutorial!! Debi in CA

    Reply
  20. Kelly says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I can’t wait to start making these for gifts, they are too cute

    Reply
  21. Tracy says

    July 1, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    I love to give the mommy to be a shower gift instead of stuff for the baby. I give her a nursing tank top or a tank top with support, maxi pads, cream, wipes (flushable) bath stuff, new pajamas, headband, hair clips, socks, treats to snack on in labor for the new daddy and mommy too, like life savers or tic tacs, The Happiest Baby on The Block book, and music for Daddy and anything else for the mommy if I know her well. I do throw in a couple of little board books for the baby too. A gift card for dinner is nice too. My sister gave me all this and then some after my first pregnancy and I’ve paid it forward ever since.

    Reply
  22. Elham says

    September 7, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    wonderful post! thanks for sharing. it inspired me and i’m hoping to make one. someone made a similar blanket for my first child (minus the tags) and i’m hopeful to make one for my second, as my first cherishes hers… it may seem like a really silly question – but what material did you use to sew the blanket and was it just a regular sewing needle? thanks so much for your help, in advance ! : )

    Reply
  23. lisalynnff says

    April 13, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    hello.
    Love the ribbon blankets..
    a lady at church just asked if I would make her another one for her next baby.. she said her son, now 3 won’t sleep w/o his :- Nice to know it is enjoyed..
    I made mine with differnt color ribbons & just one color fabric..
    Thanks for posting this..
    Lisa
    PS the minky is a bit irritating to sew with . reminds me of working with a heavy velvet :-)

    Reply
  24. Tami says

    August 26, 2013 at 5:50 am

    Thanks for the tutorial! I just made one for my friend’s little one. I didn’t realize how long the tags were until I had it finished. Mine are about 2.5″. Is this too long? I don’t want it to be a choking hazard.

    Reply
  25. Janet D says

    April 24, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    thank you — love the simplicity! made it today.

    Reply
  26. Tarra says

    February 28, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    I’m a beginner at sewing, just got my first sewing machine ever on Sunday (it’s a Singer Confidence, I love it!). I am trying to make a Taggie for my daughter and have all the ribbons pinned, i am just trying to figure out how to repin them with the 2 pieces of fabric without them moving out of place? (I am using minky)

    Reply
  27. leanne says

    May 22, 2019 at 8:39 am

    I am a very novice sewer, and can never follow a pattern (or instructions lol) I was sceptical that I would be able to do this, but I gave it a go and I am over the moon with the result! I have a 5 month old nephew that I can’t wait to give it to! Many thanks for keeping it sew (pardon the pun) simple.

    Reply
  28. Scott says

    May 6, 2020 at 10:53 am

    Could you use Christmas bows for ribbon.

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      May 6, 2020 at 11:51 am

      Hi, I would not recommend it.

      Reply

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