Here’s an idea for a cute baby gift or baby shower gift. Here’s how to make a taggie blanket. It’s easy to make, adorable, and something that new parents will be ultra grateful to receive!
Dinosaur Day is officially on June 1st! And Baby Day is…well, every day! Here’s a fun kids dinosaur blanket idea for babies and toddlers to celebrate Dino Day and every day.
Tag blankets are adorable, easy to make, and loved by babies and even toddlers. The soft main part is cozy and cuddly to rub on their cheeks or hug close while the tags offer sensory stimulation and the ability for very young children to do what they do best: fidget.
Today, I’m showing you how to make a taggie blanket. It’s a fun and easy project, and it’s much easier to make than it may look! Let’s jump right into how to make this great baby shower gift idea!
How To Make A Taggie Blanket
Supplies Needed
Here’s what you’ll need to make this project. I have included links to help find some of the supplies you may need.
- Minky fabric (in any color)
- Crinkle fabric
- Foam stabilizer
- Cricut Maker (click here to see why I prefer the Maker for projects like these)
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing machine (click here to see the basic sewing machine I use)
- Thread
- Cricut cut file
Step by Step Video Tutorial:
I thought this project would be a good one for a video tutorial. Watch it so you can follow along and see just how to make this baby tag blanket yourself!
Instructions on How To Make A Taggie Blanket
If watching the video isn’t your jam or you missed some of the steps, I’m also including instructions. Just follow along to see how to make a taggie blanket of your own.
Step 1: Cut your dinosaur pieces
Start by cutting all of your dinosaur pieces with your Cricut Maker. You can use the cut file I created in Cricut Design Space.
Don’t have a Cricut Maker? You can also freehand a dinosaur shape and cut with scissors. You will need 2 pieces from the minky fabric that are mirror images of one another and then, one additional from the foam stabilizer and the crinkle fabric.
If you are interested in potentially buying a Cricut, Here’s everything that you need to know about the Cricut Maker in case you’re considering purchasing one.
Step 2: Cut your ribbon pieces
Then, cut bits of ribbon ranging in size from roughly 2-3 inches in length. Vary the lengths and types of ribbon you use. The goal is to offer different colors, textures, and lengths for the baby to fidget.
Fold the pieces of ribbon in half with the “good side” out and pin them along the dinosaur’s back. This is a great project for leftover and scrap ribbon pieces!
Step 3: Sew the minky fabric and stabilizer foam
Sew one piece of the minky and the foam stabilizer together with the ribbons around the back. Use a zigzag stitch close to the edge so it holds well.
Step 4: Add your other layers
Then, put the good sides of the minky together and the crinkle fabric layered on top of that.
Step 5: Stabilize the crinkle fabric
Use lots of pins to securely hold it together because that crinkle fabric is slick and can easily slip while you’re sewing.
Step 6: Sew around the shape
Sew all the way around the dinosaur. Be sure to leave an opening at the bottom so that the tag blanket can be flipped the right way.
Flip the right side out so that the good side of the minky is facing out, the tags flare out away from the blanket, and the stitches are hidden.
Step 7: Secure the tags
Finally, sew all the way around the piece with coordinating thread.
By sewing over the ribbon pieces three times you are really securing them into place very well and ensuring they are safe for a baby.
Be sure to check each ribbon and make sure it is tightly secure before gifting!
Step 8: Complete the sewing
When you sew this final time, turn the opening in and close it up as well.
Step 9: Ready to gift!
Now your baby tag blanket is ready to give to any baby in your life!
I bet you can think of other shapes that will work with this same technique as well. There are SO many possibilities! The process would be virtually the same, and only the shape would differ.
Now that you know how to make a taggie blanket, you are ready to make one for any baby on your gift giving list! You might also like this monster felt board!
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Hi, thank you for sharing! it’s beautiful!
Is it ok if I do it without the foam stabilizer?
Best and thanks,
Sara
Maybe? It just won’t keep its shape as well.