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SCRAPPY FLATLOCK BABY BLANKET BY JANOME

• Thread upper looper with decorative thread and more blocks.


set thread tension at 2.0 9. Layout the nine blocks, separating the b locks
• Thread lower looper with decorative thread and according to color.
set thread tension at 7.0 10. Sew three blocks together at ·a time.
• Adjust stitch length between 2 - 3 1'. Attach the 3-block sections together.
Skill Level: Beginner • If applicable, set Differential Feed to 0.8
3. Always test sew on a scrap of fabric before Finishing the Oute r Edge:
Shoppi ng List: proceeding. 1 . Cut each of the four corners of the blanket into
1. Janome 2/3/4 thread Serger. a curved edge. You can use the edge of a dinner
2. #14 serger needle. Piecing Instr uctions: plate as a guide, if necessary.
3. 113 yd . of four different All sewing is done with WRONG SIDES 2. Set up the serger for a 3-thread Overedge -
shades of fleece. TOGETHER. Wide.
4. 1 spool serger thread . 1. Place two different shaded pieces 4" X • Left Needle thread tension at 3.0
5. 2 spools matching 8" fabric together. Stitch down one 8" • Upper Looper thread tension at 3.0
decorative serger thread. length. • Lower Looper thread tension at 3.0
6. Rotary cutter/ruler! 2. Remember to gently pull apart • Stitch length at 3.0
cutti ng mat. each seam as you go , opening the 3. Starting at the lower ed ge of the blanket,
flatlock stitc h. serge arou nd the outside edge, trimming a small
Cut: 3. Place a 4" X 8" piece of fleece am ount of fleece as you go.
1. Cut fleece into 4" strips along the top edge of the previously 4. When you come to the beginning stitches,
across the width of fabric sewn pieces and sew together. carefully sew a couple of stitches (no longer
(WOF). 4. Place a 4" X 8" piece of fleece along the cutting), overlapping the beginning stitches.
2. From the 4" strips, cut bottom edge of the previously sewn pieces and 5. Sew off the edge, leaving a 3 - 4" thread chain
8" rectangles. sew together. attached to the bl anket.
3. Make a stack of each color when cutting is 5. Again, place two different shaded pieces of 4" 6. Using a large eyed need le, insert the thread
complete. X 8" fabric together. Th is time, sew the 4" length chain through the eye. Insert the needle into the
together. backside of the Overedge stitches and pull the
Set-up: 6. Attach to the left side of the previously sewn thread chain through.
1. Refer to Instruction M an ual for 3-Thread p ieces. 7. Cut off any excess thread and use seam
Flatlock Wide. 7 . Repeat step #5 and attach to the rig ht side of sealant if necessary.
2. The following are starting g uidelines. You may the block. This wil l complete your first block. Set
need to adjust your settings. aside.
• Thread left needle with serger thread and set 8. Repeat steps 1 - 7, c hangi ng the position of
thread tension at 0.6 your fabric colors, until you have completed 8
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be Inferred. Because we have no control over the use or conditions of use of these materials and the information herein. Hancock Fabrics.
y/ANCOCK FABRICS Inc., d isclaims any liability for any injury or damage caused by the intended or unintended handling or use 01 this product. THIS PRODUCT
IS NOT INTENDED FOR AND SHOULD NOT BE HANDLED OR USED BY CHILDREN. This product and its component parts ca n present
crafts & more a CHOKING OR OTHER SWALLOWING HAZARD against which precaution should be taken. including no placement of any Items or
components Into anyone's mouth. See notices and warnings on the product package in addlUon.

FLEECE TEAM COLORS HEADBANDS


fringe cuts on each matching side. below (fringe)
3. Fold right side together and match
short ends. Tie the fringe on short ends How to:
together, form ing a circle of fabric. Trim 1. Wrong
fringe ends to 3/4" long . Wrong sides sides
Skill Level: Beginner together, fold band in half lengthwise.
Tie pairs of remaining fringe together
together, fold ...... _-...;;==:::::::.1
headband piece lengthwise on cutting
Shopping list: into a square knot. mat.
1. 3/8 yd. outerwear fleece. 2. Using OLFA" RTY-18mm cutter, cut
2. june tail o~ Quarter CUt'M slotted Two-Tone Headbands slits in doubled headband piece as
ruler. shown.
3. Rotary cutter, mat, ruler. Shopping list: • Slits are 112" from raw edges.
Makes 2 two-color headbands. • Short end slits need to be in the same
Cut: 1. 1/4 yd . each two colors outerwear position on each side.
For each headband. fleece. • The cutter simply needs to be pushed
1. (1) 12"x23 " piece (small) OR (1) 2. OLFA" RTY-4 18mm rotary cutter. into the fabric to create a 112" slit.
12"x25 " piece (medium) OR (1) 12"x27 " 3. Rotary cutter, ru ler, mat. 3. Place a 6" fringe through each double
piece (large). 4. june tailo ~ Quarter CUt'M slotted slit on long edge but don't tie yet.
ruler. 4. Overlap short ends so slits line up.
How to: Using 9"x3/4" piece, weave one end
For each headband. Cut: for each headband, 9 " and 6 " through both sets of slits beginning at
1. Remove a 3" square from each measurements are cut on lengthwise fold. Bring remaining end up to meet
corner as show in step 2; discard . (least stretch) of fabric. (should be approximately 3" above raw
2. Using Quarter Cut™ slotted ruler, 1. (1) 6"x 17" piece (small) OR (1) edges). With ends even, tie in a square
rotary cutter and mat, cut fringe 3/4" 6 "x 19" piece (medium) OR 91 ) 6"x2 1" knot.
wide x 3 " deep on all edges as shown. piece (large) (headband) of contrast. 5. Tie each 6" fringe piece into a square
Be sure you have the same number of 2. (1) 9"x3/4" pieces listed in chart knot.
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Copyright 2014 Hancock Fabrics. These instructions are presen ted in good faith, but no warranty is given. nor is freedom from any patent to
be Inf~: Because ~ have no c:o!1trtll over the use or cond!t~ of use of these materials and the Information herein. Hancock Fabrics,
y/ANCOCK FABRICS Inc.• dIsclaims any liability lor any Injury or damaQe caused by the Intended or unintended handling or use 01 this product. THIS PRODUCT
IS NOT INTENDED FOR AND SHOULD NOT BE HANI?LED O.R USED B,!, CHILDREN. This product and its component parts can present
crafts & more a CHOKING I?R OTHER ~WALLOWING HAZARD agaInst which precaullon should be taken, including no placemen t of any items or
components Into anyone s mouth. See notices and warnings on the product package in addition.

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