Which is why I took on the task of making this adorable blanket for George's cousin who is due in May with her first baby. She and her husband are going with the monkey theme and I found some great monkey fabric to go with the uber-soft minky fabric.
Tricks to working with minky fabric.
1. PIN THE CRAP OUT OF IT! I used two cases of pins (300+ pins). Otherwise the fabric bunches and won't look nice.
2. Take your time cutting. Minky fabric can get thick if you are doubling up while you cut. Just be cautious.
3. If you have a walking foot attachment for your sewing machine - use it! It helps keep your fabric from bunching (so my mom says). It sure helped with this 'lil number :)
Doing my very best Betty impression (it was a blast doing this project when my mom was in town visiting). She was even able to scope out my craft cave!
Tricks to working with minky fabric.
1. PIN THE CRAP OUT OF IT! I used two cases of pins (300+ pins). Otherwise the fabric bunches and won't look nice.
2. Take your time cutting. Minky fabric can get thick if you are doubling up while you cut. Just be cautious.
3. If you have a walking foot attachment for your sewing machine - use it! It helps keep your fabric from bunching (so my mom says). It sure helped with this 'lil number :)
Doing my very best Betty impression (it was a blast doing this project when my mom was in town visiting). She was even able to scope out my craft cave!
The final project!
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