Can I use two store bought blankets to make a weighted blanket

Fleece is very lightweight, I don't think it would be what he wants. Try one of the ideas here.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=make+a+weighted+blanket

Hello Melissa ! You can make a weighted blanket out of any material you choose. Please click on the link below to see instructions on how to make them and their use:

https://qualityplasticpellets.com/2013/01/04/a-warm-night-in-the-diy-guide-to-a-weighted-blanket/

Here are some helpful links. I would look for a plain queen-sized comforter - you can always embellish or personalize yourself. Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, Ross, Home Goods, Steinmart will have something that is ready made that you can work with.

https://magicweightedblanket.com/pages/size-guide

https://qualityplasticpellets.com/2013/01/04/a-warm-night-in-the-diy-guide-to-a-weighted-blanket/

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Weighted-Blanket/

I think it would be difficult with two blankets but this link says you can use a blanket for one side. The tutorial tells you to make removable weight packets so it can be washed. Good luck. http://autismunderstandingthepuzzle.blogspot.com/2011/12/homemade-adjustable-and-washable.html

Genius! You can even attach it to a sheet if you want! Have you checked a good thrift shop for blankets of all sizes that can be used to make a custom blanket?

Moving quilts are inexpensive and reasonably heavy. You could put a couple inside your fleece blankets. It would look nice and be weighted. Good luck.

Go to Salvation Army or Good Will and find a queen sized quilt or comforter. Use two king or queen sized sheets and make a duvet cover in a color or pattern that you know your son would like or goes with his bedroom décor. That would be cheaper and get you the size heavier blanket he wants and if you can use a sewing machine wouldn't take to long to whip out and give to him for a Christmas gift.

Flannel sheets are frequent finds in thrift stores. Regular blankets are also frequent finds. You can use most any fabric for a quilt/blanket top you like. A sheet, remnants, whatever desired even denim from jeans, skirts, shirts sewn together make great tops & add weight to a quilt/blanket. Spit tie all layers together & sew binding around edges & you'll have a treasured piece to give him. Costs for this project will be low.

Go to a thrift store and get a quilt the size you are looking for. Then sew a new fleece blanket (the same size) on each side of the quilt. THe fleece blanket purchased at a discount store probably less expensive than purchasing the fabric

I bought two moving quilts sewed them together around an old comforter I bought at estate sale. I made a duvet cover out of two king sheets. Worked great. then put them

I know you want to make a weighted blanket but I did see some yesterday at Walmart for $10. Not sure of the size but thought it rather inexpensive. May be cheaper on Black Friday if you can stand the crowd.

The premade ones are smaller than a normal throw. I bought the 20lb & we don't really got together under it, mine was $65 as well. The children's is $12 I believe. Seeing two together is better than one that is too small. You want one that is 15%-18% of body weight.

However, I have slept much better with it as has my hubby! Even though if it gets between us it is a fight to straighten out. I suggest ties on the ends & middle edges of blanket along with ties inside the washable cover you make!! I've been chasing mine within the cover it comes with.

Best of luck!!

You should give him a burrito blanket that is a weighted blanket and cost very low.

My Amish great grandmother used thick scratchy wool blankets between her quilts(instead of batting) and they are like a weighted blanket. I think if you did something similar it would give it the weight you are looking for.

Hi Melissa, here is a great video to guide you in making a budget friendly weighted blanket, hope it helps you out,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjmJh71Fk_w

DIY Weighted Blanket – How to Make Your Own

https://www.tuck.com/bedding-information/weighted-blanket-diy/

Hi Melissa, I hope this helps you out,

https://sundaycitizen.co/en-ca/blogs/news/how-to-make-a-weighted-blanket?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A13511139336%3A135777605704%3A556151771516&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=dsa-465315411243&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_si=%7Bsourceid%7D&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&wickedsource=google&wickedid=556151771516&wcid=13511139336&wv=4&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1sucBhDgARIsAFoytUu9nHiKfMEeeLjpC6lCm-uCSt1McHurwBnNHG22qPS5DnmkrNcTCosaAslHEALw_wcB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk-dTjlQ2OY