Handmade Yoga Knee Pads #2

Knee, back or head long pad 5 ½” x 24” 

Knee or heal pads 5” x 7” 

I’m feeling generous. So, someone will be receiving these as a  gift! Anyone out there do yoga?

I notice that there are some people in my yoga classes who either fold their yoga mats or use blankets for their knees.  I’ve made these before and bring them to class. Sometimes, I will go over and let someone try these out if I notice them having some trouble with their knees, or I hear them tell the instructor before class that their knees are bothering them. Luckily, I don’t have that problem—yet.

These are so easy to make. So far I’ve used cotton fabric with cut up yoga mats inside. The next ones I make, I think I will try other things inside, like quilted muslin stuffed with thick plush batting or fabric scraps.

(See MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013

“Yoga Accessories: Small & Long Yoga Pads” for the first yoga pads I made.

Theses don’t just have to be used for knee pads. I will use them for the soles of my feet when my feet have to be on the hardwood floor. I will also use them to cushion my head when we do a pose where we stand with out feet spread apart, then bend down and sometimes my head can touch the floor! Or they can be used as a pillow.

Theses don’t just have to be used for knee pads. I will use them for the soles of my feet when my feet have to be on the hardwood floor. I will also use them to cushion my head when we do a pose where we stand with out feet spread apart, then bend down and sometimes my head can touch the floor! Or they can be used as a pillow.

The small pads are made envelope style. The mat can also be taken out to was the cover

Here is the cut-up mat that goes inside the envelope cover

This is how it looks when the cut-up mat is inserted

On this long mat, I sewed one end and tucked the other end, it can be taken out for washing

Pretty cotton fabric from JoAnns

See 

Decoupage Before/After: Ice Cream Container Turned Into Tissue Holder

Though the years, I've collected tissue paper that have pretty patterned designs. I was rinsing out this ice cream container to put in the trash, when I came upon an idea to make this tissue holder.

Ooooh, very pretty and practical!

Before 

After

Yoga Accessories: Small & Long Yoga Pads

In an earlier post, I made my own yoga mat, I originally insert a very thin yoga mat. Well, I took it out, so that my yoga mat could be less bulky. Since I have very sensitive knees and soles on my feet, I needed to come up with something that would be small enough to fit inside my yoga bag. Well, here they are.

I made an envelope style cover approx. 5" x 6" (Cotton outer fabric with flannel lining)

Worn old yoga mat - size 24" x 36" x 1/8"

Cut yoga mat lengthwise approx. 5.5" wide. (This will be the finished width of the yoga pad.)
 x 30" long. (Folded, this will be the finished length.)

Fold cut yoga mat in half lengthwise, then try-fold.

Inserted folded cut yoga mat inside envelope cover with flap turned inside out.

Flip the flap right side out, and here is what you get. It is very comfortable for those of us with sensitive heels and the palms of hands.



Here is a longer one, keeping the width of the original old  yoga mat.

 

Resuable Lined Grocery Bags

In the city where I live, beginning today, August 1, 2011, the grocery stores have finally banned plastic bags. They can still be purchased, but it will cost 10¢. So, I've decided to make my own. I know that sounds cheap, but I've been meaning to make some any way that were close to those plastic bags that were used. I found a very good tutorial over at NTHNBUTMOONSHINE. The directions were very clear and easy to follow. The fabric I used was a good sturdy cotton fabric. I will be making more of these, including some that won't have any lining as well.

Front

Gusset Opened

Gusset Closed

Filled Bag -  Front

Another View Filled Bag - Front

Filled Bag - Sidways