How To Make A Nap Mat With Blanket

I wanted to make a nap mat that would be fluffier than just using batting.

How to make a nap mat with blanket.

2 yards pre washed fabric for diy nap mat. Here s a great idea make the kids their very own roll up portable nap mat that is perfect for taking to grandma s the park and anywhere at all. The mat includes a fleece blanket and pillow and rolls up for easy transportation. Make sure you have pre washed all of your fabric and adjust measurements according to your mat insert.

This tutorial from prudent baby for making a nap mat is highly detailed and includes some great tips for adding bias tape and managing a sewing project that gets bulky at times. This would be perfect for the back to school nap mat for my pre schooler. It s the ultimate portable sleeping bag and looks stylish too. Such a cute and clever idea.

Nap mats are required and that means a nap mat cover is important too. Or double the amount of the other supplies and make two nap blankets for two sleepy kids. The amount of flannel listed below should be enough to make two cuts from each fabric depending on shrinkage. How to make a diy nap mat tutorial for a nap mat bed roll.

I plan on making another cover for back up for my 3 1 2 year old and another set for my 17 month old. You could use just one fabric for both the inside and outside of the pad which would reduce the fabric needed by half. It s a great back to school project for preschoolers and a nice way to send your tot off with a special handmade something that. I used patty young knits for michael miller in scandi chirp which was wider than quilting cotton so i was able to just fold it in half.

You want to end up with 2 2 x 6 pieces. I made a combo duvet cover with an attached pillow and blanket. I m sure there are covers you can purchase but making a cover with fabric your child chooses will make them so happy. I ll show you how.

It s lightweight and made from material. Let your child help with customization by picking out the colored or patterned fabric. We ll start by making the blanket portion of the cover. Easy sewing pattern and tutorial included.

If you use quilting cotton you may need 4 yards 2 yards for each side. Saved by karen foster. It is so compact and comes with a shoulder strap for easy transport. Pin them face sides together leaving one of the 33 sides open.

I love this diy nap mat for the kids. Make it extra special by monogramming her initials or name in the fabric when you re done. It s pretty easy to make a nap mat cover.