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Keep your feet and toes nice and warm with this blanket with a foot pocket! An easy DIY craft tutorial idea that is simple to sew.
Are you one of those people that are always cold? From September to May I constantly feel like I am freezing. A blanket is always nearby as well as a space heater that I keep by my desk year round. It usually starts with my feet, if my feet are cold then there is no hope for the rest of me being warm.
The other day I was sitting watching tv and just shivering trying to warm up when I had the idea for this foot blanket. I'm sure I am not the first to think of this, but it involved a little bit of sewing which is right up my alley.
Supplies Used: Some links may be too similar items when exact items couldn't be found online
How to Make a Blanket with a Foot Pocket
The two blankets I used were not exactly the same size but close enough to work. I used the largest as the blanket and cut the smaller in half and made sure it at least had the same width of the main blanket. Since I sometimes wear skirts, I wanted the pocket pretty big so my feet could go inside and then cover most of my legs.
Pu the right sides of the blanket together.
Pin and trim off the excess if any.
Sew around the edges of the blanket. Turn right sides out and in less than 30 minutes, you are done! A cozy little blanket that will keep legs and toes nice and warm.
This blanket is AMAZING! I have been using it for the last couple of weeks and I love it! The pocket is great for keeping my toes warm but the pocket isn't in the way on the days when I don't need it like if I am wearing boots. I just lay the blanket on my lap and you can't even see the unused pocket.
Would you use a blanket with a foot pocket? Share and leave a comment below.
Sewing Essentials
- The Sewing Machine we use is a Singer Fashion Mate and has been a great machine.
- The Cricut 18" x 24" Self Healing Cutting Mat is my favorite. It has a beautiful pattern on one side and measurements on the other.
- This Rotary Cutter cuts easily and is very comfortable to hold.
- And one can never have enough Measuring Tapes! I'm always misplacing mine.
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EvA. . .
very creative! good job:)
Shiloh
Haha! Genius!! I love it.:) My feet always poke out when I have a blanket. This would solve it.:)
Lindsay
That is perfect! I could definitely use this! Thanks for the 'how-to'. So happy to have you @ Show & Share, thanks for linking up!
Rose
I love the idea of foot pockets.My feet are always cold.
Sara @ My Merry Messy Life
What a great idea, and easy to make! I need this while I'm blogging! Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
Our Neck of the Woods
Wow, awesome! Really great idea. My feet always get cold sticking out from under the blanket so this would be perfect!
Visiting from Our Delightful Home 🙂
CC
Great idea! It always drives me crazy when my feet stick out the bottom of my blanket. 🙂
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love
This is such a great idea! My feet are always cold too. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Karima
What a brilliant idea - thanks for sharing your genius!
suzyq
Well this is just genius! You'd better market this QUICK!!!
Look how well Snuggly's did
XOX
Natalie B.
What a brilliant idea, who doesn't have cold feet come this time of year!
Thanks so much for sharing and linking up on Tutorial Thursdays, much appreciated.
x
Natalie
Michelle's Tasty Creations
Love this! I always end up tucking the blanket under my feet. This would be so much better. Thanks for sharing 🙂
ana @carpe_diem
Great idea! I was thinking about something similar the other day! ?
Katie
Thank you Ana! Great minds think a like!
Julie @ Logger's Wife
This is an awesome idea! I am always tugging the blanket under my feet to keep them warmer.
Lindsey
I need to do this to all of my blankets! Thanks for sharing for the Home Matters Party.
Katie
ha ha!! Thanks Lindsey. I am so glad that you like my idea!!
Angie ~ ambient wares
You bet I would use a blanket like this! It's the worst when your hiking a blanket up to cover your arms/shoulders and your feet become exposed 😉 This is a great project! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday. Pinned
Katie
Thank you Angie! I am so glad you like my idea and for pinning.
Denise knight
I have an old family friend with Parkinsons who suffers from cold feet. I thinknthis idea will help him a lot thank you.
Katie
You are so welcome Denise! I hope he loves it!