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April 15th, 2009
diy wednesdays: double-sided picnic blanket

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now that the weather is warming up, we can’t wait to start spending more quality time out of doors. this double-sided blanket is perfect for entertaining (or being entertained) on your next picnic or camping trip. the vinyl side keeps your backside dry, and the soft and cozy flannel is great for stretching out on. flip over a corner and you’ve got the perfect spot for drinks and snacks. we’ve made a few of these over the years and they’ve always made “roughin’ it” a little less rough.

have fun!
derek & lauren

CLICK HERE for the full project after the jump!

here’s what you’ll need:
2 yards tablecloth vinyl (or any other water resistant fabric such as oilcloth will work)
2 yards flannel
pins
sewing machine
scissors
thread

1. cut the flannel so that it is 1” smaller than the vinyl on all sides.
2. lay the vinyl pattern side down and center the flannel on top of it.
3. starting with the long sides, fold over the raw edge of the vinly 1/2”, then fold it over another 1/2” (catching the edge of the flannel) and pin in place.
4. stitch down seam with sewing machine. repeat on short sides.

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20 comments
Newbie said:
April 15th, 2009 - 12:25 pm

Love this! Guess I know what I’ll be doing this weekend. Thanks!

Dianne said:
April 15th, 2009 - 2:01 pm

GREAT IDEA!!!!!

where did you find your fabric?

tasha said:
April 15th, 2009 - 2:14 pm

Wonderful idea!

Thanks for sharing!

Kate said:
April 15th, 2009 - 3:01 pm

Oh yeah I had picnic blankets like these when I was a kid! They’re awesome; great for watching fireworks at night when the temp drops and any moisture is a pain. Hmm, I wonder what ever happened to ours…

April 15th, 2009 - 3:41 pm

Ooo.. I’ve been wanting to do this with all the oilcloth I brought back from my days working at Cath Kidston in London. Maybe this is the inspiration I need to finally get it done!

Jodeana said:
April 15th, 2009 - 4:03 pm

how well would this work if you added some felt to the back of a vinyl table cloth? The sell the table cloths pretty cheap, especially the seasonal one.

Allyson said:
April 15th, 2009 - 5:17 pm

I made a blanket like this as a gift for friends once and sewed a strip of ribbon folded in half on one edge. That way you could fold in thirds, roll the blanket and tie it up with the ribbon. Stays neat in the picnic basket!

Bethany said:
April 15th, 2009 - 7:37 pm

While you’re at it, you can sew weights of any sort into the corners to keep it from flipping up in the wind.

Amanda said:
April 16th, 2009 - 1:56 am

Excellent idea! Can’t wait to try this out this weekend. Bethany, thanks for the weights tip!

April 16th, 2009 - 10:29 am

Love this idea. It might be my very first sewing project since 7th grade!

Meagan said:
April 17th, 2009 - 12:41 pm

Hoorah! I’ve been meaning to do this with a very retro shower curtain my boyfriend brought me from a yard sale. Perfect for our party plans this weekend.

Debbie said:
April 19th, 2009 - 12:35 am

I LOVE this idea! Thank you!

Kristin said:
April 20th, 2009 - 2:54 pm

Such a great idea! I need to plan a picnic with the hubs and our little man pronto!

pc said:
May 8th, 2009 - 3:18 pm

can we wash this picnic blanket, will it be ok?

Tammy said:
May 24th, 2009 - 3:29 pm

I love this idea. I’ve wanted to start trying to sew and this seems like a great starter idea. And I love the idea of adding the ribbion so you can tie it shut!

Emily said:
May 25th, 2009 - 1:04 pm

This is such a great idea! Your so artsy and creative.

May 25th, 2009 - 6:04 pm

So cute! I need to find the time to do this!

ainsley said:
July 26th, 2009 - 11:51 pm

Picnics are simply fun. Having such an economic crisis, everyone wants to save money for the things most likely needed. Picnics are one way to help you save a little bit of money while having fun.. Also, typically most kids love the outdoors, so picnics are a great match. Dont for get to bring your picnic baskets and enjoy.

Marisa said:
September 2nd, 2009 - 4:08 pm

Awesome idea! I just finished mine–using oilcloth and “rocket scientist” flannel. It turned out super cute! Can’t wait to test it out.

I linked to this on my blog post: http://make-happy.blogspot.com/2009/09/waterproof-picnic-blanket.html

Thanks!

Maria Kutskova said:
September 6th, 2009 - 7:59 pm

I made this and thought that the directions were very straight forward. Especially being a new sewer! Thanks for the great idea. Can’t wait to use it! Also all my sisters will be getting one for Christmas!

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