How to Fix Sherpa Blanket

In the process of using the blanket, sometimes we need to know how to fix the sherpa blanket. Firstly, it saves you time when taking them to the repair shop and having to wait for a while. Second, knowing how to repair a sherpa blanket will save us a small cost. We can use and repair it until we can’t fix it, then replace your bed with a new one.

Are you wondering how to fix the problem? Don’t worry about this! We’re going to show you a few ways to repair your blankets to a new look, restoring them to their original shape! In this article we’ll cover issues like how to soften the blanket, how to renew the blanket,… And now, let’s learn about these issues!

1. How to Make a Sherpa Fleece Blanket

Then I really want to learn about how to make the blanket soft and new. Let’s learn how to make a sherpa blanket together! Have you ever been really curious about how to make a sherpa blanket?

The way to solve a problem is to understand it! To better understand solutions for cleaning, renewing and repairing sherpa blankets, let’s take a look at how they are made!

Here are the steps to make a sherpa blanket. This step is so simple that you can make your own sherpa blanket at home even if you are not a handy person. The steps are as follows:

• Step 1: Prepare the necessary tools such as fabric, especially flannel and sherpa fabrics, pins, scissors and sewing machine. If you do not have a sewing machine, you can choose a needle instead. However, this replacement will take a lot of your time and energy!
• Step 2: Cut flannel and sherpa fabric of the same size and area.
• Step 3: Put two pieces of fabric together so that the right sides of the two pieces of fabric face each other and fix with pins.
• Step 4: Once fixed, sew around the edge of the blanket, so that the distance from the edge of the quilt to the seam is 1 inch.
• Step 5: Sew away from the side of the blanket, to the bottom edge, leaving a 10 inch gap to turn the quilt inside out.
• Step 6: Instead of sewing in place, you can cover the gap with a zipper. Make it easy to clean, or add a layer of down comforters when it gets cold.

Above are the steps to help you make a sherpa blanket, if your old blanket really can’t be restored to its original state anymore. Then choosing from making a new blanket is also not a bad idea. Although it takes a bit of time and meticulousness, they are the products that you like and save the most!

2. How to Soften The Sherpa Blanket Again

As we have mentioned in previous articles, there are many ways to make the blanket soft again and each type of blanket has a different way.

But in general, for sherpa blankets, there are two simple ways to wash them with white vinegar and remove lint and lint. Simple, but they are very useful and effective for your blanket.

2.1. Wash with White Vinegar

If you’ve been following our quilt problems articles, you’ll know that white vinegar is our go-to method when it comes to softening blankets. Why do we choose vinegar?

Because vinegar is a natural product that is completely organic, it is both safe for the environment and safe for your blanket. White vinegar has a safe and effective way of working, they appear in almost every home’s kitchen. Extremely handy!

Once you have selected white vinegar, in order to optimally soften your sherpa blanket, you need to wash your sherpa blanket with white vinegar with the following steps:

• Step 1: Put the sherpa blanket in the washing machine and choose a gentle washing mode.
• Step 2: Instead of using detergent, put it in cold water and wash the sherpa blanket as usual.
• Step 3: Wait for the washing machine to run out of the program and remove the excess, then rinse with water.
• Step 4: Make sure to rinse well as soap residue can also change the texture and appearance of the Sherpa material.
• Step 5: Then dry it like a normal blanket program.

2.2. Remove Lint and Lint

After washing the sherpa blanket with vinegar, you are still not satisfied with the results. Don’t give up too soon! But you continue to point the blanket to be able to completely remove unwanted lint and clumps, following these steps:

• Step 1: After washing, take out the blanket and let it get damp because at this time the fabric fibers are still more elastic and easier to unfurl.
• Step 2: Spread the sherpa blanket on a flat surface.
• Step 3: Grab a puppet tongs or a brush and brush the blanket section by section with gentle, circular motions.
• Step 4: Continue to brush the blanket and repeat the brushing until the blanket is free of lint and clumps.

3. How to Renew a Sherpa Blanket

If your blanket not only needs to be softened but also needs to be refreshed, then this is the content that is extremely suitable for the condition of your blanket!

Through the video and 6 notes below, I believe you will be surprised at the results you will get when you follow our tips. So what is that advice? Let’s find out together!

3.1. Wash Separately 

9Blanket always recommend washing your blanket separately! This helps your blanket last longer! When washing separately from other items. Those items will not have a chance to fade your blanket and your blanket will not be able to fade other items.

Especially for brightly colored ones, we recommend that you hand wash these products. Because if you use a machine, the blankets will quickly become older, the color is no longer the same as the original you want.

3.3. Use the Right Detergent

Detergent is the direct element to your blanket! If you choose a strong detergent with ingredients that are not recommended, there is a very high chance that your blanket will be faded, worn, and prone to lint and clumping.

If you choose a detergent that is too mild, it will make your blanket not clean, in the long run the blanket will accumulate a lot of stains, causing your blanket to have an unsightly color and smell bad, humidity.

3.4. Remove Stains

Ever heard of removing stains before washing? In fact, you should remove stains before washing your entire blanket. Removing stains before washing, will help your blanket to be completely clean, as it has helped you deal with stubborn stains before!

Avoid soiling the surrounding areas, keep the cleanliness and beauty of the blanket!

3.5. Gentle Washing Mode

If you only have one wash option for your blanket, machine wash, set the wash program to gentle. With this mode, your blanket will be cherished and free of lint and clumps.

Helps to keep the beauty, color and make them clean, durable. Gives you and them more time together.

3.6. Low-temperature Drying

One factor that is likely to make your blanket more prone to lint and clumps is drying or drying them. If you are washing the machine, set it to the lowest setting if you don’t want to see your blanket shed.

If you are drying naturally, avoid exposing your blanket to direct sunlight or you will see them greasy and lose their natural beauty.

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