How To Make A Nap Mat Cover With Blanket

It s the ultimate portable sleeping bag and looks stylish too.

How to make a nap mat cover with blanket.

You want to end up with 2 2 x 6 pieces. Pin them face sides together leaving one of the 33 sides open. I wanted to make a nap mat that would be fluffier than just using batting. Nap mat cover fabric 2 yards sewing pins sewing machine or needle and thread hook and loop fastener.

I ll show you how. Kindermats are nap mats used in preschool and daycare centers during nap time. Photo from artful rising on brassy apple. This post contains affiliate links.

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. A square of flannel is attached in the side seam of the cover so there s always a little er blanket for nap time. If you use quilting cotton you may need 4 yards 2 yards for each side. 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.

Make sure you have pre washed all of your fabric and adjust measurements according to your mat insert. 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. While the nylon provides a washable exterior. Nap mats are required and that means a nap mat cover is important too.

I made a combo duvet cover with an attached pillow and blanket. The mat is machine washable in cold water on delicate with no bleach and just tumble it dry on low. Thank you so much. 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.

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. We ll start by making the blanket portion of the cover. I m sure there are covers you can purchase but making a cover with fabric your child chooses will make them so happy. The cover is also removable pillowcase design so that it can be washed anytime.

2 yards pre washed fabric for diy nap mat. It s pretty easy to make a nap mat cover. Cut a 1 yard by 33 wide piece of your outer fabric and a 1 yard by 33 piece of the minky fabric. It is so compact and comes with a shoulder strap for easy transport.

They consist of a foam type material encased in a nylon cover and provide the child with a place to sleep.