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Dukes and Duchesses

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sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Baby Play Mat

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What do you give a three-month-old for Christmas {yep, Tate is three months old today!}?  I decided to use my scraps of fabric, and some creativity, to sew a DIY baby play mat for her and I can’t wait to give it the baby test. Sixteen more days till Christmas!

DIY baby play mat

How to Make a Play Mat for Baby

The main part of the play mat, front and back, is made from soft chenille.  I padded it with cotton batting, and edged the blanket with bright pink satin binding. This project was made almost entirely from my fabric scrap stash and the only thing I had to buy was the binding. 

I chose bright, stimulating colors to draw Tate’s attention and came up with a variety of simple features that a little one can use.  If you create a play mat for your little one, be sure to use items that won’t be hazards for your baby.  {The features I chose are simply ideas and may or may not be safe for your child.}

 

I created a big yellow felt circle in the middle of the mat to mark the spot for Tate to lay on or sit then placed the other features around that.

Tate’s playmat

I tucked folded ribbon pieces into the binding along one edge to create ribbon tags to play with.  Look for ribbon with different widths, textures, and colors to create interest.

Tate’s playmat

I sewed a vinyl pocket onto the blanket and will switch out different pictures: black and white stimulating prints {these can be found online or created in a photo editing program} or pictures of friends and family, as she gets a little older.

Tate’s playmat

This felt star {pink on one side and orange on the other} has a bell inside. The star is attached with a ribbon so Tate can shake it but not lose it. 

The star shape can be free-handed, made with a stencil, or traced over a template found online.

Tate’s playmat

Another corner of the play mat has links so other toys can be interchanged and attached to the mat.  I used a ribbon loop to attach the links and they can be easily removed or added to, as desired.

Tate’s playmat

Texture squares are sewn just down the middle of each square so Tate can touch and grab and pull the different pieces.

Tate’s playmat

A crinkly flower {stuffed with cellophane} is attached with a button so the edges are easy to grab onto.  As Tate starts becoming more coordinated and can grab and pull, I may remove that button so it doesn’t become a choking hazard.

Tate’s playmat

It was so fun making this mat and I hope Tate likes it as much as I think she will.

handmade play mat for baby

What sewing projects have you made for a baby?


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. "bigcanadiangirl" says

    December 9, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Oh, she will love it.

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  2. Stephanie says

    December 9, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    I love this!!! I need to make Chloe one of these.

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  3. Linda says

    December 9, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Of course she’ll love it. What a great idea! It’ll be fun to watch he explore all the touchy things

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  4. Nancy says

    December 10, 2009 at 3:20 am

    Wow-that is wonderful. Tara gave me your blog address. So great to read what you have been up to!
    Nancy

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  5. Julie says

    December 9, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    You should sell those for all your mom friends with new babies!

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  6. Dana says

    December 10, 2009 at 4:17 am

    You are seriously amazing with all your ideas! I agree with Julie, you could sell those. ADORABLE

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  7. Emily says

    December 10, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    Randi this is FANTASTIC!!! I LOVE it and I know that Tate will too.

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  8. barb says

    December 16, 2009 at 4:20 am

    She’ll love it. You did a great job!

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  9. Colleen @ MuralMaker&More says

    December 17, 2009 at 3:33 am

    what a great idea! wish I’d had one when I had my grandbaby over every day.

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  10. Kristi @ Creative Kristi says

    August 4, 2010 at 12:59 am

    beautiful! I’ll have to put this on my list to make for my 2 month old!
    I came from the CSI Project! Yours caught my eye!

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  11. Heather says

    July 28, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    This is such a cute idea! This would be a great shower gift, love your bright colors! Saw you on the CSI Project.

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  12. NabihaW says

    November 7, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Thanks for the inspiration! I made a playmat for my nephew similar to yours with a few modifications and have linked back to you.

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