Got any Ideas for Christmas Presents?
Question by Give Me a STAR: Got any Ideas for Christmas Presents?
I have to buy a couple things for people. Got any ideas?
Sort it by age please.
Age 23+
Age 16-20
Sort it by gender please.
Boy
Girl
PS everything is for Adults and 1 teen
Best answer:
Answer by masterwitchphd
Try This:
It’s easy and within budget. Your males-use sport teams-will love it because you made it. For females, use different shades of lavender or their favorite color fleece.
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How to Make a Tie Blanket
Here are some simple instructions to help you make a soft and cozy fleece tie blanket. They make fantastic presents and are great to cuddle in on a cold night.
1st Step Purchase 2 – 2 1/2 yards of two different patterns of fleece from a fabric store. This size is perfect for a dorm room bed.
Clear enough room on the floor so the pieces of fabric can lie flat. Allow enough space on all sides so there is room to maneuver.
Lay one piece of fabric down with the softer side tow
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TipsLook for fleece on sale in off seasons (spring and summer) to get a jumpstart on a homemade holiday gift.
WarningsDo not think of this project as being a “cheap gift.” Fleece can run from $ 4-$ 15 per yard. The average price of a blanket is around $ 50.
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How to Make a Tie Fleece Blanket
Making a Homemade Baby Blanket Without Sewing
I can barely sew on a button, but I do like crafty stuff. This homemade blanket was easy to create and has the homemade touch that makes a great gift. I made two of them at one time as baby gifts for good friends. They make great baby gifts because the fabric is soft and you can choose the size that you think they would prefer. The other great thing about this blanket is it’s very forgiving to minor mistakes.
Items you’ll need to make a no sew fleece baby blanket
Two pieces of fleece fabric of different patterns
Sharp scissors. The scissors get really dull after this project.
Tape
Paper clips
Clip two fabrics together with a paper clip.
Fold the fabrics up about an inch and a half and tape along one side. Cut until you reach the top (solid green).
One inch cuts after un-taping it.
One side tied off.
How to make a fleece tie baby blanket
Go to a fabric store like JoAnne’s Fabric, and choose two rolls of fleece fabric that you would like for your blanket. I prefer a pattern and a solid. (One blanket uses two pieces of fleece fabric-one for each side; you could use the same pattern on both sides of the blanket. I prefer two different patterns.) The fleeces should be the same except for the pattern; i.e., don’t use different thicknesses or textures. You also want to make sure the fleece isn’t too thick or it will be really difficult to cut.
Have an attendant cut your fabrics equally so you don’t have to re-cut later. I chose to have each piece of fleece cut to one yard in the above blankets. If you want a larger blanket or smaller blanket, cut accordingly. I thought the one yard size was perfect.
At home, lay the blankets down evenly on top of each other, and clip them together so they don’t move (see picture).
Choose a side to begin and fold the two fabrics up about an inch and a half and use four or five pieces of tape to secure it along this side. Make sure that it is even (see picture).
Begin cutting along the folded piece up to the edge of where the fold ends. Bring your scissors just past the end of the fold. Make your cuts about an inch apart so your strips will be about an inch in thickness. Continue until you finish the entire side. Be sure to cut evenly.
Begin tying the two fabrics together. The pieces that were cut together are tied together. It’s easy to get off a tie, so pay attention so you don’t have to go back and untie.
Continue on for the remaining three sides. The corners can be a bit tricky. Cut as you did the first side and cut off any ties that look awkward on the corners so that you have a right angle.
Tie a bow around the blanket and you have a great homemade baby gift!
~if needed, use a larger size materials~
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