How to Make a Rag Blanket

Summary: Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine is still a valuable skill and can be used for industry, home, or artistic purposes. Industrial sewing is usually done with the use of machines, but for seamstresses, alteration givers, and most casual sewers, an old fashioned needle and thread is still incredibly useful and more often than not the desired method since it enables far more detail. Tailoring and dressmaking require not only a needle and thread, but also other tools and materials that you can find easily at arts and crafts stores.

In this free video series, expert craftswoman Gretchen Soares shows you how to make a rag blanket start to finish. You will learn how to choose fabric and decide on the size of your blanket. Gretchen then lays out the process, cutting squares, sewing them into blocks and rows, sewing the rows together, and more. You get tips on giving the blanket an aged, frayed look and how to wash and take care of handmade blankets like rag blankets.