anyone make napmats/covers for dayschool?

[for my kids]

As the start of the new school year rapidly approaches I'm going to make napmat covers for my 2 in daycare...has anyone made any? I'm thinking of just making an envelope stle pillowcase type cover with velcro to hold in the mapmat...just wondering if anyone has made one and if there are any secrets or things I ned to take into consideration when making one? Thanks

[Sew So Happy]

That is an awesome idea! I am thinking the envelope style would work wonderfully. You could embroider their names and be able to take it off and wash it, too.

[for my kids]

yes that is my intention...I'm going to make a travel pillow size pillow case and use a small fleece or flannel blanket to match the material I end up using

[Jami Johnson]

Cute idea. I haven't ever done a napmat, but I immediately thought of looking on etsy to see what kinds of things people were doing. Here's what I found. (http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=napmat) Good luck!

[for my kids]

Thanks Jami for the links...that reminds me of a fabric at my local retailer...Dick and Jane ...I think it is Michael Miller and they have the 50's kid cowboys too....I must get to creating....those on esty were stunning! but pricey!!! glad I have a machine and can sew it myself! I bet Jennifer and Sherri can whip up some beauties to sell!

[cheeky monkey]

THose links are great! I love etsy.
Sandra

[mandi224]

As the start of the new school year rapidly approaches I'm going to make napmat covers for my 2 in daycare...has anyone made any? I'm thinking of just making an envelope stle pillowcase type cover with velcro to hold in the mapmat...just wondering if anyone has made one and if there are any secrets or things I ned to take into consideration when making one? Thanks

I have always wanted to make one too. I think they are so cute!
I found this today. It seems like good instructions. Good luck. Show off some pics of the end product! ;)


http://www.sewnews.com/resources/qa/qa0307a/index1.html

Here is another one:
http://jennycrafts.vox.com/library/post/my-nap-mat-tutorial.html

[Sew Fun]

Wow, great information - I just got nominated to make one of the mats for our 1 year great grandson!!!!!

[marminx]

I made a cover for the exercise mat at my chiropractor's and that is what I did. I made it out of denim. You could also put a zipper on a short end instead of velcro.