Nap Mat DIY | Toddler Blanket and Nap Mat Tutorial | Beginner Sewing Project

How to sew a nap mat for your little one! Nap mats are great for preschool, daycare, mothers day out programs...etc. This DIY will show you the steps to make a simple nat mat. The sewing guide will show you step-by-step photos, dimensions, and other in-depth details you may want as you're sewing. The video will cover all the steps but if you want some extra guidance, the sewing guide will help!
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[@eddiemartinez5831]

Just made two of these for my boys' camping trip! They are soooooooo thrilled! Thanks for the wonderful pattern and the video!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

What a great idea to make for a camping trip! So happy to hear they love them :)

[@lyndawilliams4570]

Thank you! ❤

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

happy to share!

[@starbrown1219]

Love this. So comfy looking. Love your choice of fabrics.

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Thank you :) This has been a well loved one in our home!

[@kaydyanful]

Oh my gosh! This is the cutest thing ever!! I can’t wait to make one!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Thank you Kaylan!!

[@therooteddietitian]

I love your channel and your patterns- I’ve already bought 3! Love what you’re doing ❤️

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much!! That is so encouraging. I'm glad you're here :)

[@evelynespinosa9397]

Found you from etsy, and I’m so glad I did! I’ll definitely be trying your patterns!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Aw thank you for stopping by, happy to hear that Evelyn 🤍☺️

[@michellegretsky9200]

I love this!!!!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Thank you, Michelle!

[@lindariley3997]

Making 3 for great grandchildren.

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

how sweet, Linda! What a nice thing to make for your grandchildren!

[@azulgomez1682]

I love this!!!! I was thinking of taking this same sort of idea and make a folding baby mat sort of like the hugomat. Looks pretty simple 😊

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Oh I love that idea so much! I am going to have to make note of that --I'd love to see if you make one :)

[@mommieslove6309]

This is really cool

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

hey, thank you!

[@mommieslove6309]

@@RooneySewingPatterns you are most welcome.

[@annumsajid5834]

This is so cute I’m finding it so hard to find a good quality nap May for my toddler

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Thank you so much!

[@Caro__jenkins]

Hey! I love this. I’m trying to purchase the pattern off your website but it disappeared

[@anavargas2716]

Came across your channel yesterday and I absolutely LOVE your content! This nap mat is adorable, is it machine washable? And can I put it inside the dryer machine?

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Thank you so much, Ana! That is encouraging :) For the nap mat, I recommend washing it and hanging it to dry to protect the velcro and fabric.

[@ambergranger7486]

I put 3 seams down the middle to hold the filler in place otherwise it will bunch up when u wash n dry it.

[@annanabity152]

Does this particular batting wash well? Our daycare sends her bedding home to wash every week and i want to make sure this batting will be able to stand to weekly washings. Thanks!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Hi Anna! It works great for us - you may just want to double check the wash settings on the package when you get it :)

[@elainelaudermillington3170]

Hi, I’d like to try to attach the pillow to the mat,so it won’t get lost at school. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you 😊

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Hey Elaine, I've been thinking about this and I thought of two things: You could attach the pillow with velcro or another idea is to sew the pillow in between the top and bottom layers. This would mean you need to sew across the width where the pillow would go (hand stitch may be easiest here) so the pillow doesn't move around. Hope this helps!

[@Micaelatovo]

Aprox how much do you spend making it? I need to make 8 and unfortunately I have a budget of $15 for each mat 😞

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Hi Micaela, I don't remember how much I spent, I can calculate it. If you need to spend less, I recommend sourcing fabric from the thrift store. The fabrics will be larger if you find sheets/duvets and go much further.

[@cherylbassler5159]

Where are you getting the middle measurement from for the straps. I’m having an issue understanding. Can you help please

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Hi Cheryl, are you talking about the measurement for the carrying handle or how far apart to place the straps?

[@fernanda591c]

Beautiful job Sorry I try to put subtitles on the video but it doesn't allow me I don't speak English and the subtitles would help me a lot.

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

thanks for the tip! i'll have to see how to add subtitles.

[@fernanda591c]

@@RooneySewingPatterns gracias 😊

[@cindycarrera1063]

For care instructions, do you just throw it all in the washer and dryer?

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

I throw it in the washer but I air dry it!

[@ambergranger7486]

I sewed seams down the middle 3 of them exactly just bc the fill inside will get bunched up when u wash n dry it.

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

@@ambergranger7486 great tip, Amber!

[@nicoledabbs4193]

i ended up needing three yards of strapping instead of the two suggested to make two 40” straps and a 12” carrying strap

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

thank you for letting me know! I'll be changing this detail for clarity.

[@maneohanyan7522]

how can i buy it?

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

hi! The pattern guide for this is linked in the description :)

[@judyhenbest4402]

I need the pdf pattern