How to Make a Weighted Blanket

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut the fabric.

   You need 2 pieces of fabric, that are 2 yards (1.8 m) each, and 1 piece of fabric that is 1 yard (0.9 m).
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   Step 2: Cut the 1 yard (0.9 m) piece of fabric into 4 inch by 4 inch (10.16 cm by 10.16 cm) squares

   ,, Sew one side of the tape along one side of the large piece of fabric and sew the other side of the tape along one side of the other large piece of fabric. , Mark the location of each square. ,,,, Be sure the bags are closed securely.
   
   Close each pocket. , Seal the hook-and-loop tape along the top edge of the weighted blanket.
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   Step 3: which will be used to make pockets for the filler material.

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   Step 4: Cut 4 inch (10.16 cm) pieces of hook-and-loop tape and sew the hook side unto one edge of each pocket square.

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   Step 5: Cut a piece of hook-and-loop tape that is equal in width to the large fabric pieces.

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   Step 6: Arrange the 4 inch by 4 inch (10.16 cm by 10.16 cm) squares in rows evenly on the wrong side of one piece of fabric.

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   Step 7: Sew the loop portion of the hook-and-loop tape to the wrong side of the blanket as marked so that all squares can be attached to the wrong side of the blanket.

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   Step 8: Sew each of the squares to the blanket on 3 sides

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   Step 9: leaving each of the taped sides open.

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    Step 10: Sew 3 sides of the large fabric pieces together with the right sides facing.

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    Step 11: Divide the weighting filler material into small bags which can be removed for washing

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    Step 12: as needed

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    Step 13: and insert one filled bag into each pocket.

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    Step 14: Turn the weighted blanket inside out so that the right sides are facing out and the weighted bags are on the inside.

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