DIY Weighted Blanket Stitching
Engage older children in the process of creating a small weighted lap pad or blanket, focusing on measurement, sequential stitching, and fine motor skills.
- Takes
- 2–3 hr
- Your setup
- 30 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 12 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- $$
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Measure and cut the fabric into two large squares (e.g., 3 ft x 3 ft).
- 2Draw a grid pattern on one square (e.g., 6-inch squares) to guide stitching.
- 3Sew the squares together, leaving one side open, and then stitch the internal grid lines, creating pockets.
- 4Work together to measure and pour the exact amount of weight into each pocket before stitching it closed.
- 5Finish sewing the outer edge.
What they're practising
- Vocational Skills
- Following Complex Instructions
- Deep Pressure Input
- Long-Term Project Focus