The little man starts preschool this week!!! Can not believe it! So (not getting it done any too early) I finished his nap mat today!
I found this great tutorial! Thank you Jenny Garland!! Isn't hers so cute??
I found many tutorials online but hers is layed out in a nice PDF and very easy to follow. I won't do a step by step since she's done such a great job, but here are the basic steps.
Cut out your fabric. I actually purchased a KinderMat from Walmart so I adjusted the size of the fabric to work with the pre-made mat.
Follow the instructions and sew the button tabs. Thankfully my machine came with a button foot. This amazes me every time I use it!
I used a polyester embroidery thread because it's a little shinier and I think it looks better.
Sew everything together following the directions. For the top 36x36 blanket I used a knit fabric instead of the minky dots.
I also made the blanket reversible and added some jumbo buttons!
The little man loves it! He even puts the strap over his shoulder to carry it! haha It's so sweet!
Love this! Thanks for sharing, yours turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out great! Saw your link at Someday Crafts! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Especially since my little girl has to bring a nap mat to school. Thanks for sharing this lovely mat!
ReplyDeleteI have a link party going on now, called Show & Share. I'd love to have you link this up!
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-2.html
That is a cute little mat!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!! The idea is brilliant!
ReplyDeletelove this! SO cute too!
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Plus there is a fun giveaway too! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/