This mermaid tail is made from anti- pill fleece for maximum warmth, and if you haven’t sewn with fleece before, now it the time to start! It sews like a dream, and Jo- Ann Fabric & Craft Stores carries a huge selection of many different solids and prints to choose from. L M T Forex Formula Execution. And did you know that. You’ll be surprised at how quickly this blanket sews up – once you have the pattern pieces assembled, you’ll have it sewn in less than an hour (my kind of project)!
Let’s get to work! Mermaid Tail Blanket Supplies. Print the pattern pages at 1. The pattern is sized to fit most adults. The finished tail is 3. All seam allowances are .
Use a narrow and long zig zag stitch to accommodate the stretch in fleece. Cut body, top, and fin portion as directed on pattern pieces. Be sure to note direction of greatest stretch and layout pattern pieces for body and fin prior to cutting to ensure a proper fit on fabric. Right sides together, pin and stitch the straight edge of one fin to the bottom of one front/back body piece. Repeat with remaining fin and front/back bottom pieces.
Right sides together, pin and stitch front to back, leaving the top open. Clip curves and turn right side out.
Right sides together, pin and stitch front/back top pieces together along straight side edges. Wrong sides together, fold the top piece in half, matching curved edges.
Pin curved edges to top curved edges of the body, matching side seams and stretching body curves to fit top curves. Stitch along pinned edge and clip close to center point. Turn top upward. Topstitch 3/8” from the edge around fin for added stability and to help fin keep its shape when in use. Great job! Climb in and enjoy your cozy new mermaid tail blanket!