How To Make A Nap Mat Cover With Blanket

It is so compact and comes with a shoulder strap for easy transport.

How to make a nap mat cover with blanket.

2 1 2 yds fleece this is enough to make the cover a blanket and pillow 2 1 2 yds solid color fabric matching thread scissors sewing machine poly. Cut a 1 yard by 33 wide piece of your outer fabric and a 1 yard by 33 piece of the minky fabric. Kindermats are nap mats used in preschool and daycare centers during nap time. If you use quilting cotton you may need 4 yards 2 yards for each side.

Thank you so much. I m sure there are covers you can purchase but making a cover with fabric your child chooses will make them so happy. Nap mat cover fabric 2 yards sewing pins sewing machine or needle and thread hook and loop fastener. Photo from artful rising on brassy apple.

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. 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. It s the ultimate portable sleeping bag and looks stylish too. I wanted to make a nap mat that would be fluffier than just using batting.

It s lightweight and made from material. You want to end up with 2 2 x 6 pieces. Erika from artful rising guest blogs in the back to cool diy style series at brassy apple with a tutorial showing how to make a cover for a nap mat. They consist of a foam type material encased in a nylon cover and provide the child with a place to sleep.

The mat is machine washable in cold water on delicate with no bleach and just tumble it dry on low. Make sure you have pre washed all of your fabric and adjust measurements according to your mat insert. While the nylon provides a washable exterior. Minky fabric 1 1 2 yards you can make nap time at daycare at home or on vacation as comfortable as possible for your youngster by crafting a cushiony nap mat with a soft minky blanket.

The cover is also removable pillowcase design so that it can be washed anytime. It s pretty easy to make a nap mat cover. I plan on making another cover for back up for my 3 1 2 year old and another set for my 17 month old. I made a combo duvet cover with an attached pillow and blanket.

We ll start by making the blanket portion of the cover. I ll show you how. 2 yards pre washed fabric for diy nap mat. It isn t the most comfortable material to nap on.

A square of flannel is attached in the side seam of the cover so there s always a little er blanket for nap time.