How to Make an Easy Sew Gauze Baby Blanket

I love sewing baby blankets. They’re quick and easy to sew and they are always handy. Here’s how to make an easy sew gauze baby blanket

Previously I’ve made an easy sew flannel blanket, consisting of 1 piece of fabric, as well as an easy sew double layer baby blanket, in which I’ve sewed 2 contrasting fabrics together. This project is like the easy sew flannel blanket as it consists of 1 piece of fabric in which you just have to hem.

Gauze fabric is also known as muslin. It is a light and airy fabric, typically made of cotton, rayon, or other man-made fibres. It is available in what is known as a single layer or double. Double gauze simply means 2 layers fused together.

When making an easy sew gauze baby blanket, I prefer using cotton gauze. As mentioned, it’s light and airy. It’s also breathable, making it a great blanket for swaddling as the baby won’t overheat. It also makes a great, light blanket for warmer weather.

Gauze fabric comes in solids, as well as some prints as well. One metre or yard makes a good sized baby blanket.

Whether cotton or rayon, be sure to prewash your gauze fabric as shrinkage is likely an issue.

How to Make a Gauze Baby Blanket

After pre-washing your fabric, trim it so that it is square. Then it really couldn’t get any easier – all you have to do is finish all 4 sides.

Get my free
sewing project sheet

when you join my newsletter.

Options to Finish Your Gauze Baby Blanket

Use those trimmed bits to try different finishes and see what you like the best.

fold over the edge twice and sew. Be sure to iron and pin in order to make it easier for you.

rolled hem – on my Babylock Acclaim Serger, I use the 3 thread rolled edge finish.

Serge and sew – serge the unfinished edge, fold over (press to keep it down) and then with your sewing machine, sew.

wave stitch – my Babylock Acclaim Serger has the option for a 3 thread wave stitch – this is a nice finish in which you can incorporate different coloured threads.
cover stitch – I have a separate cover stitch machine which makes hemming easy and I tend to default to cover stitching everything. I used the narrow, 3 thread cover stitch. It adds 2 rows of stitching on one side and a serger-like finish on the underside to prevent fraying.

I love how soft and light this easy sew gauze baby blanket turned out. I don’t recall having these around when my boys were little (that was a long time ago!). It probably was but I didn’t realize or know that they would make such great baby blankets.