Comments on: Weighted Blanket Tutorial

By: Kameo Monson

Kameo Monson — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:43:19 +0000

Shelley,

The pocket size is what keeps the pellets quiet. They have just enough room to dry when the blanket is washed, but not enough to cause noise when the blanket moves.

By: shelley

shelley — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 23:56:42 +0000

I make these on a regular basis and I am stumped on using or not using batting.. I would like to know how do your pellets stay quiet in each pocket?

By: Annika

Annika — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:42:44 +0000

I’m autistic, (mild Asperger’s) and I always noticed that I needed either a comforter or many, many blankets to sleep well at night, even in summer. I never realized other autistic people needed that too, since my sensory issues aren’t super bad I rarely think about them. (I guess it makes sense, since autistic people tend to prefer firm pressure than light brushes.)

By: ANNAMARIE

ANNAMARIE — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 19:57:55 +0000

Oh by the way each blanket cost me about $3.00. All of the material was on sale. One more hint. My brother knows a gentleman that works at a plastic place. He asked the guy for100 pounds of poly pellets. Ck this out!! I got them for free!! You may want to ask someone and tell them what you are making. I told them that the school could not afford the blankets and they were FREE!! Try it!!

By: ANNAMARIE

ANNAMARIE — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 19:48:32 +0000

Hi everyone. I have made several weighted blankets. What I found that works for me is to make the pockets out of muslin. I found poly pellets to be about $10 per pound! That is why these blankets are so expensive. So I went to an aquarium store and bought gravel that was the next to the smallest size. I washed and rinsed them real well and used them. Inexpensive-about $3.99 for about 5 pounds. It worked great! My daughter says the kids at school love them. I made lap blankets 12″ by 30 ” for them. I marked the muslin with markers that the color eventually disappears. I marked the lines up and down and left to right. I made one 5 pounds. So for every pocket u have u must divide the pounds by the amount of pounds U are using so you know exactly how much goes in each pocket. So if you have 5 pounds to use and you have 30 pockets you divide5 by 30 to get the amount you need for each pocket. Sew all of your lines from top to bottom. Leave the top open. Then measure the amount that you need for one pocket and add it to the spaces you made by sewing the lines top to bottom. When each column has the right amount in the bottom be sure the pellets are all at the bottom and sew across from left to right to close the pockets. Then fill another row and sew left to right until the blanket is full. Then add the front and back to the blanket. It may sound complicated but it is very easy. Just keep the pellets away from the sewing needle. This can be used for any size blanket. Email me if you have any questions. Thanks!!

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By: Mark G.

Mark G. — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:22:14 +0000

Love this blanket tutorial and have bookmarked it. But I was wondering how much sewing skills would someone who is crafty and a maker but a somewhat novice in sewing. I want to make my own blanket and this pattern is a great start but a level of proficiency needed would be helpful. Thanks!

By: Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:34:23 +0000

A million thank yous for this. I have restless leg syndrome and am going to start sewing this Labour Day weekend. I also have a friend who has an autistic son who might be interested in this as well.
Blessings,
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By: Fun On a Dime Lady

Fun On a Dime Lady — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:57:18 +0000

My son has a weighted blanket and it is sometimes his best friend. Shoot! I want one of my own. They are so calming!!!

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 01:57:56 +0000

Great Tutorial!! I'm so happy to have found this – I was thinking along the same lines, but LOVE the idea of using a cheaper inner fabric to make the pockets for the weights. Off to start sewing!

By: Kameo

Kameo — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:01:53 +0000

Ack! Notice how well I answer in my long-windedness!

If you stick with all the other directions (size, weight, etc) of this specific blanket, 4 lbs of pellets should be enough.

By: Kameo

Kameo — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:38:41 +0000

Hi Gypsy - the pellets I purchased at the link provided said that a lbs of pellets was approximately 3 cups worth of pellets.

The weight of the blanket should be based off the weight of the person using it. The full blanket weight should be approximately 10% of the person's body weight plus one lb.

For this blanket, I used approximately 3/4 tsp of pellets in each pocket. Which will make a 6 lb blanket. You can adjust up or down as necessary. (however please email me if you need to add more weight and I will explain how to improve the pattern - loveathm@gmail.com)

To answer more simply: you purchase the pellets by the lb (at the link provided) according to the weight of the person the blanket will be used for!

Oh, I am so long winded!

By: Gypsy at heart

Gypsy at heart — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:37:44 +0000

How many bags / ounces of pellets are required?

Thank you for all the detail.

By: The Mason's

The Mason's — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:14:20 +0000

thank you for posting this tutorial. i have 2 autistic children that would benefit from these blankets! you are an angel!

By: RONNIE

RONNIE — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:48:28 +0000

This sounds amazing!! I wish you could post pictures with your instructions..it would make is so much more clear.