How To Make A Wearable Blanket Poncho

Learn how to make a hooded poncho or wearable blanket with this simple tutorial and a step by step video. Blog post with diagrams and more details ↓
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[@TexasTwins]

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GREAT tutorial of a FANTASTIC hooded poncho!! I L❤️VE it!!! thank you soooo much!!! 👵🏻

[@amalias8888]

Love having a hood. Great description and wonderful design.

[@Mellysews]

Thank you!

[@MariSews]

Really love the idea of a wearable blanket. The hood is perfect and cozy. I definitely need one. Thanks for the tutorial!!!

[@Mellysews]

Have fun sewing!

[@ShesAlwaysSewing]

BEAUTIFUL! The blanket & teacher, Thank you.

[@Mellysews]

Thank you! 😊

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

I wanted to make my granddaughter one for Christmas… she is 5’10” and this was SO helpful. Thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it helps!

[@jeancoody5993]

Thanks. That's really a fun gift idea for Christmas.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@smallfootprint2961]

You are amazing, and may I say, looking good. Thanks for all the help on this. I hope I can do it.

[@Mellysews]

Have fun sewing!

[@daraharper2003]

Very Nice Melly. Thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks!

[@lindamateus9264]

Thank you for another great project idea:)

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@crochetingaroundnewzealand]

Love this thanks.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@lanabos]

Really good!!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks!

[@Lapeerphoto]

cool project!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks

[@leslieladyhawke]

Brilliant! Do you have a child size version of this?

[@Mellysews]

You’d adjust the measurements based on the child’s height, as explained in the video.

[@noemir8262]

These would make great fundraising items to sell at the coach's night games 🏈 😉

[@Mellysews]

I'm too busy watching the game to fundraise

[@SparkyOne549]

I would love to make this! What type of fleece do you recommend to make this? Do I use a ballpoint needle? I’ve never purchased fleece or sewed with it.

[@natalieklein9945]

Hi there ✌️I started my first fleece project with these cheap throws from Ikea or 5below, the fabric is a bit thin but you could double up and make a lined version (it's easily accessible, inexpensive and not as frustrating to work with as the super fluffy fleece you can get). I usually just use my regular 'universal' needles, ballpoint only for suuuuper stretchy fleece (the one with the knit-like fabric on the back for example) but switch regularly as fleece dulls everything it touches real fast aka don't use your fancy scissors to cut please 🙏🤣 hope this helps, happy sewing! 🤗

[@Mellysews]

Tips on working with fuzzy fabrics here. mellysews.com/tips-to-sew-faux-fur-and-fuzzy-fabric/
I recommend a thinner fleece with low pile for a beginner, but fleece is very forgiving.

[@SparkyOne549]

@@natalieklein9945 Thanks a ton for your info!

[@SparkyOne549]

@@Mellysews Thank you for the link.

[@IMOO1896]

When you folded the sample and said you cut 2” down and 4” across, it’s confusing. You cut a circle. Does that mean after the fabric is opened up, it measures 4” across- diameter of circle?

[@Mellysews]

Nope, I cut an oval. There's a diagram in the post linked in the description that may help you visualize.