Make This Stadium Blanket, Master Your Serger: Step-by-step Sewalong

Show your love for America's favorite pastime at the same time you build your serger and overlocker skills, with this Stadium Blanket project.

This baseball-themed blanket is perfect for taking to the game on those chilly evenings. It's large enough for two people, and has special features like a built-in cinch strap, to make it easy to transport.

You'll learn and develop these serger skills:

▶ How and why to use the serger flatlock stitch
▶ A special serger technique to finish edges with a faux "blanket stitch"
▶ Techniques for sewing long seams with the serger

And you'll also learn these techniques on your conventional sewing machine:

▶ Using your machine's buttonhole sewing foot to create a buttonhole
▶ How to use your sewing machine to attach a button, with the button attachment foot

The video walks you through the whole process, step-by-step from start to finish. The pattern, as well as materials list and assembly instructions, are available as a free download from my website. Otherwise, we go over everything you need in the video, as well as dimensions for cutting.

Whether you’re a seasoned sewist or just starting out, this video will help you improve your serger skills and better appreciate its capabilities! Plus, you'll have a blanket that's perfect at tailgates, the ballpark, or for simply cozying up in front of the game at home. It's also a perfect handmade gift for the baseball fans in your life.

🔖 CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:33 About the Blanket
01:27 Fabric, Notions, Tools
04:24 Cutting
06:06 Preparing the Serger
07:14 Assembly Overview
08:34 Step 1: Prepare Home Plate
09:19 Step 2: Prepare Lane with Home Plate
09:47 Step 3: Prepare Opposite Lane
10:04 Step 4: Attach Cornerless Lanes to Infield
10:58 Step 5: Attach Lanes With Corners to Infield
12:10 Step 6: Serger Blanket Stitch
15:38 Step 7: Attach Cinch Strap
18:20 Step 8: Button Closure
22:03 Outtro

⚾️ FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD
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📕 COMPLETE SERGER E-BOOK
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🧵 INTRO TO SEWING E-BOOK
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