How To Make Fidget Mats

These easy to sew activity mats help sooth the agitated fidgeting of people with dementia or autism.

How to make fidget mats.

And you can use whatever you have at hand. It took me 2 days to make 2 of them but i was deciding what to do how big to make things etc. The size of your fidget blankets is up to you. Now that i have the measurements listed it will be much quicker.

Jan 18 2020 explore lynn berg s board fidget mats followed by 104 people on pinterest. Look for interesting things to attach. They can be great for children adults with alzheimer s or dementia or anyone with special needs. Making fidget mats for alzheimer s and dementia residents instructions for making a fidget or busy quilt the purpose of the quilts is to keep residents hands busy and their minds active and calm through sensory stimulation.

You can make your own fidget quilt from a few fabrics and craft items. Things to avoid 1. One of my amazing viewers asked if i could make a fidget mat tutorial. I used an old purple rabbits foot on the last fidget fun mat i made.

To make the quilt first cut out 3 squares each from 3 different types of fabric to give you 9 squares in total. That said there are some elements to avoid and things to include when making your quilts. Sew an alzheimer s activity mat with free sewing instructions as seen on sewing with nancy. These are place mat sized mats with a variety of activities to sooth fidgeting and help the user develop or maintain skills and hand muscles.

Then sew the strips together using 1 4 inch seams. Sensory mats or fidget blankets provide a soothing and stimulating activity for people living with dementia or recovering from strokes. Consider making a fidget activity mat like in. The dimensions below make a lap mat as per the photo that can be tied at the waist or positioned on a table with velcro.