How To Make A Nap Mat Cover With Pillow

To attach the pillow to the nap mat sew 2 buttons on the pillow and line up buttons sewn on the cover.

How to make a nap mat cover with pillow.

Kindermats are nap mats used in preschool and daycare centers during nap time. Making the nap mat. Make sure you have pre washed all of your fabric and adjust measurements according to your mat insert. In a 5 inch piece of ribbon cut 2 holes for the buttons melt the edges of the ribbon with a flame to keep the ribbon from fraying.

Thank you so much. It isn t the most comfortable material to nap on. You want to end up with 2 2 x 6 pieces. Cut a 1 yard by 33 wide piece of your outer fabric and a 1 yard by 33 piece of the minky fabric.

Roll up the nap mat and secure it closed by pressing on the hook and loop fastener tabs. I wanted to make a nap mat that would be fluffier than just using batting. Cut a piece of wool batting measuring 51 x 35 inches. 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.

We ll start by making the blanket portion of the cover. How to make a travel size pillow case. I made a combo duvet cover with an attached pillow and blanket. They consist of a foam type material encased in a nylon cover and provide the child with a place to sleep.

Cut two pieces of loop fastener and sew each one to the fabric cover. While the nylon provides a washable exterior. Cut one piece for the top of the mat from the printed poplin measuring 51 x 35 inches. Cut one piece from the backing fabric measuring 51 x 35 inches.

2 yards pre washed fabric for diy nap mat. I plan on making another cover for back up for my 3 1 2 year old and another set for my 17 month old. Pin them face sides together leaving one of the 33 sides open. Coordinating perle cotton or embroidery floss for tying the mat polyfill stuffing for the pillow.

If you use quilting cotton you may need 4 yards 2 yards for each side. Making your own pillows can add coloration and texture right into a room while additionally letting you take manipulate of fabrics.