A few months ago we found an amazing faux fur shop in downtown LA and I bought several pieces to use as props for photo shoots. We draped one over a couch for a shoot and received so many messages asking where the blanket came from. It was actually just fabric, but that gave me the idea: this is simple to turn into a faux fur blanket you can sew at home.
Making this DIY throw is basically like making a giant pillow without the stuffing—sew three sides, leave an opening to turn, then close it up. The result is a cozy, dramatic blanket that’s quick to make.
DIY Faux Fur Blanket
Total Time: 1–2 Hours
Supplies
1½ yards faux fur fabric — Our fabric was 60″ wide, giving a finished blanket roughly 60″ by 54″. Adjust yardage for a larger blanket.
1½ yards fleece or another soft backing fabric — we used high-pile fleece, but any soft fabric works.
Sewing machine
Needle and thread for hand-stitching the turning opening
Pins
Fabric scissors
Directions
1. Lay the faux fur face up on a flat surface. Place the backing fabric face down on top so the right sides are together. Make sure both pieces are the same size; trim any uneven cut edges with fabric scissors.
2. Pin the layers together around the perimeter to keep them aligned while sewing.
3. Sew around the edges with about a 3/4″ seam allowance, leaving an 8″ opening for turning. A slightly larger seam allowance helps when sewing fur so you don’t catch too much pile in the seam.
4. Trim the corners diagonally, stopping just before the stitching, so they turn neatly.
5. Turn the blanket right side out through the opening and carefully push out the corners with your fingers or the closed end of scissors.
6. Close the opening with an invisible slip stitch by hand, knotting the thread securely when finished.
Photos by Jeff Mindell
If rainbow faux fur isn’t your style, there are plenty of solid and other patterned faux furs available. This blanket is easy to customize in color, size, and backing fabric. One of ours has already been claimed, so I’ll be making another!
p.s. Try making a DIY pretzel pillow next for another fun project.