What’s the Project? This kid’s sleeping bag pattern makes the cutest little sleeping bag for kids of any age-toddlers and up. Easy to sew and so cute when it’s done, this will be perfect for a sleepover at grandma’s or camping in the backyard.
You know that I am a mom of nothing but boys right? Sometimes it can be hard to think of fun things to sew for those little people! We were camping one weekend this past month and the idea to make a kids sleeping bag pattern for you all struck me! I don’t know if this is warm enough to camp with, but for sleepovers it will be perfect. (Oh, and of course it’s great for girls too!) I’ve got to tell you, this is one of my favorite projects I’ve ever made. I love how it turned out!
So much fun!
You know what I think would be a really sweet idea with these? Grandma could make one for each of her grandkids for when they come to sleep over. Or really just make it anytime for anywhere. It’s fun! My 5-year-old LOVES it!
Kid’s Sleeping Bag Pattern & Tutorial:
Supplies Needed:
- 3 yards each of 2 coordinating fabrics (This will make a preschooler size sleeping bag. Get more if you want it to be longer.) OR-get 60 inch wide fabric if you can and just fold it in half to create the sleeping bag. If you do that you will need half as much fabric. I realize that this much fabric could be pricey, so watch for sales or use a coupon!
- 3 yards of high loft batting {I bought the thickest that the store sold and used a double layer of it. This was a little pricey BUT I used a 40% off coupon which made it more reasonable. You could probably get away with a lower loft if you want. My bag is very nice and thick, so use your judgement for how thick you want it. Also, if you are making more than one bag, the batting I got would make 1 1/2 bags I think.}
- Extra long zipper-most stores only sell up to 36″ zippers. That’s the size I used and it works fine. If you want a really long zipper that goes all the way down the sleeping bag you’re going to need to special order it on the internet (just search for extra long zippers).
- Elastic (optional)
Instructions:
To make this bag you are going to cut your 2 fabrics in half so that they are each 1 1/2 yards long. I also trimmed off the edges of the fabric so that my sleeping bag is only 34 inches wide. My sleeping bag fits my 5 year old perfectly. If you want it to fit an older kid you’ll want to cut the fabric a little longer.
Get your zipper. Lay the zipper on your OUTER fabric so that the zipper is facing down. Lay it about 2 or 3 inches from the top edge of your fabric:
Then, place the INNER fabric on top, facing down, so that right sides of the fabric are together. Pin it in place: (sorry for a blurry picture)
Sew straight down the edge catching both fabrics and the zipper in between. When you are trying to sew around the zipper pull, just move it out of your way.
Then turn your fabrics right side out and top stitch along the zipper:
Now do the same thing on the other side of the zipper with the other 2 pieces of fabric.
Your zipper’s done!
Now, with right sides of your OUTER fabric together, sew the rest of the way down fabric on the side that has the zipper. You’ll be sewing through ALL 4 layers of fabric here.
Then sew it (again through all 4 layers) across the bottom and up the other side and turn everything right side out. You should have something that resembles a very flat sleeping bag at this point.
Now place your batting on top of your bag and cut it to fit (you’ll probably want it to be an inch or so narrower than the bag. I cut 4 pieces because I wanted a double layer. Two pieces go in each size. If you don’t want it as thick you can do 1 piece in each side. 
Now, get down on the floor for this…you need to get that batting inside each half of the sleeping bag and this might take some wriggling around with your arms all the way in that sleeping bag. Make sure to get the corners of the batting all the way to the bottom corners of the bag. When you get them there, pin them in place. Then work on smoothing the batting out until it is laying as flat as you can get it. I just do one side of the sleeping bag at a time. Pin it in several places to keep it from moving around.
Now, if you have a walking foot, this would be good time to use it. If you don’t, that’s ok. I didn’t. You might want to use a heavy duty needle if your machine struggles with this (I didn’t, mine was fine, it’s just a suggestions).
Draw a couple of lines across your bag going horizontal to the bag. I did mine about 1/3 of the way from the bottom and 1/3 of the way from the top.
Now sew along those lines to keep the batting in place. This is going to be tricky to maneuver all of that fabric through your machine. Be patient. You can do this.
Do all of this to each side.
At the top I had some excess batting hanging out. Trim that down so that it is about 1 inch SHORTER than your sleeping bag.
Then fold the top ends in on themselves and pin in place:
And sew all the way around the top of the bag. And that’s it. You are done! How did it go?
Here’s a peek at my inside:
I used 1-inch wide elastic to make 2 loops to slip around this when it is rolled up. I cut them each about 18 inches long or so and then just sewed a straight stitch nice and securely on them and created loops. They slide on and off of the bag easily and make it easy to store.
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angieg says
September 16, 2013 at 6:33 amThis is so cute! I am a grandmom of 10 so this would be pricey for me to make one for each. So I thought this would be a really cute birthday or Christmas present. Along with the sleeping bag I thought matching PJ’s For the boys camouflage and for the girl pink camo. (my granddaughters love pink camo) They would think it really funny that we could not “see” them in the sleeping bag! Thanks for this really, really cute idea. If anyone is needed a very long zipper I use WAWAK sewing supplies for item you can’t find at stores. Thank again for sharing this very cute idea!
Angie
Amber says
September 16, 2013 at 1:00 pmOh I hope you do that! That sounds like SO much fun for a Christmas gift for the grandkids!!!
angieg says
September 16, 2013 at 3:56 pmI going to try and get this done. If I can remember I will send you a picture of all the kids sleeping in their sleeping bags. :)
Angie
sandra smith says
September 16, 2013 at 9:37 amWouldnt buying zipper off the roll work for this? they are heavy duty metal zippers and you can purchase how long you want. I believe joannes has this in regular stock. I hate anything I have to special order I am a want it when I want it girl gee must get that from the kids lol.
Amber says
September 16, 2013 at 12:56 pmI definitely would. I just couldn’t find any when I was shopping, but you’re probably right-Joann’s probably has them!
kathleen babbitt says
September 16, 2013 at 10:30 amI Love this idea! I have sooooo much fabric that I could make these for all my little people! what type of fabric did you use? I have a lot of fleece I was wondering if that would work instead of 2 layers of batting? just trying to use up what I have lol! I decided I don’t want to win the most fabric award when I die!!! lol also there are zippers you can buy to make your own zippers any length you want. commonly used for upholstery projects. don’t shy away from it is very easy. you buy the teeth part on a roll and then you also have to buy the hardware. it’s very easy to make your own. the other thing about zippers if you have a coat or a bought sleeping bag it is usually the toggle that is defective not the whole zipper. Jo-ann’s carries a zipper repair kit that also has a variety of hardware and instructions. I have repaired a lot of coats in a matter of minutes! thanks for the sleeping bag tutorial! kathleen
Kimberly says
September 16, 2013 at 2:52 pmI made one 2 years ago – whipped it out on Christmas Eve. Though I initially did velcro and then replaced that with snaps. My boy loves it, even though he has since outgrown it. So many fun materials to choose from….
LJ says
September 17, 2013 at 6:54 amWhat an ambitious project! Kids would love having a sleeping bag especially if they got to choose their own special fabrics.
Courtney says
September 19, 2013 at 8:10 pmThis would be an awesome nap mat for preschool. I am going to try and make one for our daughter.
Robin (RsIslandCrafts) says
October 17, 2013 at 6:01 amWonderful project! It would be easy to make matching bags for a little girl and her doll.
Shannon says
October 17, 2013 at 6:15 amAdorable Bag. Will make great gifts. I would like to tell you about a web-site for zippers and pulls sold by the yard. I love zippers and this is a great resource. http://www.thezipperlady.com
Thank you for sharing your tutorial….so cute.
Betty L. says
October 17, 2013 at 6:56 amWhat a great project! I can hardly wait to get started. I had an idea regarding the storage loops. Instead of making separate elastic loops, I’ll measure the rolled up bag and cut two 4″ wide strips of fabric that length. Then I’ll make a narrow hem at each short edge and fold the strips in half lengthwise, press, then fold each raw edge into the center, making a 1″ wide strip. I’ll stitch along the open edge of each strip and sew a short strip of Velcro on opposite sides of each end. Then I’ll fold the strips in half and attach them to the bottom of the sleeping bag. Roll the sleeping bag from the top down and secure with the Velcro strips. Voila! They’ll never get lost!
Jamie says
November 4, 2013 at 8:29 pmWhere did you get your blue and orange star fabric from?I LOVE IT!
Amber says
November 4, 2013 at 10:57 pmI got it from http://www.theribbonretreat.com. I believe it is a Riley Blake brand of fabric.
Katy Roberson says
November 8, 2013 at 7:53 amThis is absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing. This would be a fabulous little Christmas gift for my 3 year old girl! Thanks again!
MARY A. kISER says
December 3, 2013 at 3:45 pmIT MIGHT BE TOO LATE NOW BUT i WILL TRY TO MAKE 3, one for a 4 year boy,
2 year old girl and a 3 year old girl, for Christmas. My great-grand kids!
Sounds easy………..mak
Amber says
December 3, 2013 at 10:41 pmYou’re not too late! They aren’t too hard at all!
liz miller says
December 28, 2013 at 6:59 pmtry using the girl/ladies elastic headbands as the ties, they r more sturdy and last longer in all types of weather,and doesn’t bunch up or roll when washed. suggestion: use outdoor fabric like for porch couch cushions, it provides a durable bag for rugged boys and rowdy girls and its usually on sale this time of year. :) I am thinking of using the fabric called rib-stop that the military uses to match our military A-frame tent.
Amber says
January 6, 2014 at 3:24 pmGood ideas
Sally-Ann says
February 1, 2014 at 3:14 amHi there, do you think you could recycle a duvet inner as the batting? How would that work? Has anyone else tried it? Have you got any other funky ideas for recycling duvet inners? Thanks heaps!
Amber says
February 4, 2014 at 2:01 pmI think that should work! Let me know how it goes.
Jeanene says
February 9, 2014 at 1:30 pmDoes the zipper need to be like a coat zipper (comes apart at the bottom) for the child sleeping bag. The bag with the star pattern.
Amber says
February 18, 2014 at 4:18 pmI think either type will be fine
Kim T says
February 20, 2014 at 6:37 amHmmm… there might be a future need for this.
Jamie Praslicka says
February 20, 2014 at 6:39 amI need to do this! Next weeks project!
Carole M says
February 20, 2014 at 7:43 amI like the detour collection
Shawn Benson says
February 20, 2014 at 7:50 amLove the Summer Breeze and My Sunshine line!
Bobbie M says
February 20, 2014 at 7:58 amI need to make one of these for my daughter this summer.
Nicole says
February 20, 2014 at 8:00 amI love Enchant!
Shermi says
February 20, 2014 at 8:00 amI don’t have a favorite fabric. By the way, do you know if there’s a way to add you on Instagram even though the program is not compatible with my phone?
Elizabeth says
February 20, 2014 at 8:03 amI love the Pepe in Paris fabric line!
Heather says
February 20, 2014 at 8:04 amI love the Detour Destination fabric!
Tara says
February 20, 2014 at 8:04 amCamp a lot flannel
Amanda G. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:05 amLove the giraffe crossing! I don’t have instagram though! Bummer!!
Randi says
February 20, 2014 at 8:11 amI actually used Le Creme basics to decorate my nursery! Same color, different patterns.
Melissa says
February 20, 2014 at 8:13 amI live in Texas with three girls and a big back yard. This will be perfect for a girls night camp-out!
Colleen Garner says
February 20, 2014 at 8:16 amI like the summer breeze and the mod studio, but for my friend that is having a baby the giraffe crossing would be very cute
Renee says
February 20, 2014 at 8:23 amI love the shamrock material… now that you’ve shown us how to do the heart potholder, I think I could do one every holiday! A clover for St. Patty’s would be fun! http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/shop/product/c562-green/
TONYA says
February 20, 2014 at 8:23 amThe perfect project for me to make for my youngest son!
Kristen says
February 20, 2014 at 8:32 amGiraffe crossing is so cute!
Christine Crawford says
February 20, 2014 at 8:34 amMy son is in need of a new sleeping bag….this is just perfect!
Kim says
February 20, 2014 at 8:42 amI love the Treasure Map collection!!
Nikolette B says
February 20, 2014 at 8:52 amI really want the Giraffe Crossing fabric..adorable!!
Jen S. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:54 amI love the RoundUp!, Simply Sweet Cottons, and Little Matryoshka Cottons at Riley Blake Designs. But if I had to pick an absolute favorite… it’d be the Matryoshka Main Aqua… I’m kind of addicted to the Russian Nesting Doll motif. :)
deja says
February 20, 2014 at 8:54 amGot fabric to make these!!! Just have to brave the zipper:)
deja says
February 20, 2014 at 8:56 amAlamo my favorite that’s tough because I like almost all!!! One of my favorite designs!!! Stashed all over my fabric room!
Rebekah L. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:59 amIt’s impossible to pick a favorite, but I’m crushing on the adorable scenic route line.
Denise says
February 20, 2014 at 9:01 amI’ve seen this project and it looks too cool to be real. gonna put it on my ever growing wish list!
Amanda Davis says
February 20, 2014 at 9:03 amOn my to do list
karen says
February 20, 2014 at 9:15 amthinking about making this
Wendi says
February 20, 2014 at 9:25 amI had a hard time navigating through the site. It was super slow and it kept giving me an error message. What I did see, I really like the geekly (I can’t remember the name exactly), but it’s the pink mustaches! I want to see more!
Nannette Elizabeth Nielsen says
February 20, 2014 at 9:36 amCute!
Leslie says
February 20, 2014 at 9:37 amI like C2890 – Red Apple Of My Eye – Main, but it currently is out of stock! There are several other choices that I could easier pick out for different projects.
Pauline Gudas says
February 20, 2014 at 9:42 amVintage Verona
Autum says
February 20, 2014 at 9:43 amI like the Andrea Flowers Fuschia fabric.
Kim H says
February 20, 2014 at 10:09 amThe Simply Sweet collection
Heather says
February 20, 2014 at 10:19 amThere are too many to pick just one! I would like to use some of the one inch stripes to make a few maxi skirts.
Dawn Spruill says
February 20, 2014 at 10:19 amI would like one of these for me!
Shannon says
February 20, 2014 at 10:22 amI love her dots collection!
Carla says
February 20, 2014 at 10:24 amIt wouldn’t let me see the organic cottons – I know there is one with woodland creatures I love, but I can’t remember the name! And I love the Little Matryoshkas. :)
Maria says
February 20, 2014 at 10:27 amRiley Blake: I have to choose just one???!!!!??? How about one Collection? Ok today my favorite is Pepe in Paris. Or the chevrons. Or maybe Vintage Verona. SEE??? I can’t choose just one! It’s not possible, I want them ALL!
Kara says
February 20, 2014 at 10:32 ammy kids would love to use this at nana and papa’s
Katy says
February 20, 2014 at 10:33 amI love the new Giraffe Crossing!
Katie says
February 20, 2014 at 10:34 amLost and found 2
Sharla Moore says
February 20, 2014 at 10:34 amI like Summer Breeze!
Arika says
February 20, 2014 at 10:38 amsunshine paisley green…but I like lots of them!
Laura Braho says
February 20, 2014 at 10:47 amLooks like fun!
AnnieG says
February 20, 2014 at 11:09 amGreat tutorial!
kathleen babbitt says
February 20, 2014 at 11:10 ami love this sleeping bag. I’m going to make them for my nieces for christmas in their favorite things!
Sharon says
February 20, 2014 at 11:12 amIm not sure I have a fav. fabric for Riley Blake- I love so many of their boys lines!
Anne Marie says
February 20, 2014 at 11:24 amLove treasure map fabric
Tami Perry says
February 20, 2014 at 11:31 amI love Snug as a Bug and Summer Basics
Michele in IL. says
February 20, 2014 at 11:36 amSleeping bag looks fun to make and what awesome colors.
Catherine says
February 20, 2014 at 11:39 amTreasure main white
Jessica says
February 20, 2014 at 11:54 amLove the lost and found 2 and the round up collection
Lorri says
February 20, 2014 at 11:56 amnow that is cool, maybe something I can do with my girl scouts………mmmmm
Marlene says
February 20, 2014 at 12:00 pmI really like A French Courtyard.
Lacy says
February 20, 2014 at 12:08 pmGoing to make this soon!
Corina says
February 20, 2014 at 12:16 pmI’m torn between the chevron print, the rocket and the pirate one!
Becky says
February 20, 2014 at 12:17 pmMy 7 year old grandson might think he’s too old for this, but he might secretly love it if I use some cool space or batman fabric!
Emilee k. says
February 20, 2014 at 12:30 pmI love the damask print!
Candias Chalker says
February 20, 2014 at 12:47 pmI absolutely love the treasure map collection….it is so difficult to find cute fabric like this for Lil’ Boys….so cute!!!
Patricia S says
February 20, 2014 at 12:51 pmlove Geekly Chic cottons…any of them! Especially loving the cameras and sneaker prints.
Carrie says
February 20, 2014 at 12:51 pmI love the Twice as Nice Fabric
Tammy says
February 20, 2014 at 12:55 pmI like the Giraffe Crossing, so cute..
Tracy says
February 20, 2014 at 12:58 pmI like the Lost and Found 2 cotton fabric.
Denyse Wilkins says
February 20, 2014 at 12:59 pmIt’s so hard to choose just one – but I think Asbury Heights
Krista says
February 20, 2014 at 1:00 pmGeekly Chic 2 Cottons Love the pink mustaches! <3
Emily says
February 20, 2014 at 1:01 pmI love the Dreamy Chevron fabric! I would love to use it make something for Spring :)
Kellie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:40 pmSummer Breeze!
Torrie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:41 pmI really like the honeycomb dot in Navy.
Jen Kriv says
February 20, 2014 at 1:44 pmLove the cowboy material.
Kerri says
February 20, 2014 at 2:11 pmCute!
Hayley says
February 20, 2014 at 2:41 pmI love little red riding hood and the medium cotton dots
Elizabeth says
February 20, 2014 at 3:01 pmI love the chevrons
Sophie says
February 20, 2014 at 3:14 pmI love One For The Boys, I have a thing about stars, they’re so pretty!
Margaret R says
February 20, 2014 at 3:44 pmI like all the chevron prints they carry.
Robin says
February 20, 2014 at 3:44 pmI’m pinning this for future grandbabies!
Katie Kobus says
February 20, 2014 at 4:37 pmLoving “One for the Boys” and “Snips and Snails”!
mary frtisch says
February 20, 2014 at 4:37 pmHD930-20 AQUA(ROT)
Home Dec Diamonds Aqua 57/58 Inches Wide
Erin M says
February 20, 2014 at 4:37 pmI really like the Pop series from Riley Blake. Especially the red. Looks like such a fun fabric!
Penny says
February 20, 2014 at 4:38 pmlost & found is awesome!
Penny Gail says
February 20, 2014 at 5:12 pmMaybe my new nephew would like one. I have some time to get this together with another zipper project he’s only 2 month’s old today!
Danielle Johnson says
February 20, 2014 at 5:49 pmFun!
Ramona M. says
February 20, 2014 at 5:50 pmUnion Jack squares grey is my favorite.
Heidi Waits says
February 20, 2014 at 5:54 pmI could make these cute little bags for my niece and nephew!
Hanna says
February 20, 2014 at 5:56 pmThis would be perfect for Grandma Sleepovers! I have 2 girls, and they would love to have special sleeping bags waiting for them at Gma’s. :-)
Terry says
February 20, 2014 at 6:02 pmMade it this far, hope that I win!
Diane says
February 20, 2014 at 6:10 pmGiraffe Crossing is just way tooooo cute. Giraffes rock!
dianne says
February 20, 2014 at 6:25 pmSeriously, you expect me to pick just one??? I am also real anxious to see the new stuff coming in April…
Amanda Kay says
February 20, 2014 at 6:29 pmI love the twice as nice collection, but I also like the apple of my eye collection as well. If I had to pick just one it would be twice as nice.
sandy erle says
February 20, 2014 at 6:33 pmvintage verona
Nikki says
February 20, 2014 at 6:52 pmSummer breeze
Denia says
February 20, 2014 at 7:03 pmVintage Verona
Katrina Boot says
February 20, 2014 at 7:08 pmAny of the Little Red Riding hood. TOO cute.
JoBeth says
February 20, 2014 at 7:15 pmLove the cowboy ones
Cindy Dahlgren says
February 20, 2014 at 7:39 pmI love giraffe crossings. I wish I needed a baby quilt right now. I don’t think I could get away with making something for myself with this.
Crystal Bender says
February 20, 2014 at 7:43 pmRight now Love love love giraffe crossing
Beverly Killebrew says
February 20, 2014 at 7:44 pmThe giraffe crossings! It’s so cute!
Jane says
February 20, 2014 at 7:47 pmDon’t have instagram. And totally love Geekly Chic. Saved me from girly quilt tedium.
Cheryl L says
February 20, 2014 at 7:47 pmThis is adorable. I’m waiting for the new Rosecliff Manor line to come out–black and white-classic. Could be my new favorite.
Skyann S says
February 20, 2014 at 7:53 pmI love the Neon designs
Hotpinkthread aKa Heather Browne says
February 20, 2014 at 8:02 pmI love all of Riley Blake designs, the Giraffe Crossing is really cute, but if I had to pick only one, I am still partial to the Chevrons!!!
Kelli says
February 20, 2014 at 8:03 pmGeeky mustache! The white / black is my favorite combo.
Brenda Weikel says
February 20, 2014 at 8:05 pmThis project would be perfect for the Camp a Lot line. I might have to make one for my niece.
Sharon Williams says
February 20, 2014 at 8:10 pmI love spring basics and unforgettable cotton!!! My nieces would love these!!!
Tiffany Hoskinson says
February 20, 2014 at 8:15 pmI really like One for the Boys even though it doesn’t look like it’s all available. Love the stars!
Mippy/Sabrina says
February 20, 2014 at 8:21 pmOne of my faves is the Summer Breeze line :)
Shannon says
February 20, 2014 at 8:24 pmCamp a lot!
Meagan Zefirov says
February 20, 2014 at 8:33 pmI absolutely adore Little Red Riding Hood! It is by far one of my favorites.
Nikita says
February 20, 2014 at 8:33 pmpepe in paris..dress up girls
Christy Condin says
February 20, 2014 at 8:35 pmThere are to many to pick!!! But if I have to pick one I would say chevron and dots
Christina Walters says
February 20, 2014 at 8:35 pmLove the summer breeze collection. I’m so ready for summer to get here. :)
Karen Bullard says
February 20, 2014 at 8:38 pmCute project.
Naomi Hargrave says
February 20, 2014 at 8:53 pmLove the idea of sewing for Easter while eating eggs!
Janai Ayala says
February 20, 2014 at 8:56 pmIt’s so hard to pick just one! But I do love the Simply Sweet!
Jody demoin says
February 20, 2014 at 9:05 pmI love C3743-RED
Cowboy Floral Red
Debby says
February 20, 2014 at 9:29 pmMy favorite fabric is the giraffe crossings. Cutest ever!
Sara Garcia says
February 20, 2014 at 9:33 pmSo many cute prints and patterns, but I would love to have the Hollywood damask flannel for some warm pj’s for yours truly :)
Gail says
February 20, 2014 at 9:38 pmLove the Gracie numbers, all 3 colors!
Kathleen Lambert says
February 20, 2014 at 9:56 pmUnforgettable
Rina says
February 20, 2014 at 10:01 pmAndrea Victoria
Cheri Head says
February 20, 2014 at 10:13 pmI can’t wait for grandkids to make these!
Marjory says
February 20, 2014 at 10:55 pmI’m in love with the Hollywood Pattern!
Jenny Kingcome says
February 20, 2014 at 11:44 pmA lovely idea :0)
Esther Sherrill says
February 20, 2014 at 11:52 pmSummer Breeze
Shelley says
February 21, 2014 at 12:48 amI really like the chevrons
Sherry S says
February 21, 2014 at 2:18 amI like many of the Riley Blake patterns, but one of my favorites is the Unforgettable Damask Blue.
Lara says
February 21, 2014 at 4:02 amAshbury floral
Nichol Bourgeois says
February 21, 2014 at 5:11 amCountry Girl
DeAnn Oliekan says
February 21, 2014 at 5:30 amI like the Wheels fabric. We still have the fun sleeping bags that my Mom made for my kids
Martha says
February 21, 2014 at 7:12 amI love the large chevron fabrics at Riley Blake.
Elizabeth Johnson says
February 21, 2014 at 7:19 amDetour is my favorite!
Adrienne says
February 21, 2014 at 8:24 amI need to make 3 of these for when the kids go to grandma’s house.
Cecilia says
February 21, 2014 at 8:27 amI like Giraffe Crossing. It will make a great baby quilt for either a boy or girl.
Cheryl says
February 21, 2014 at 9:38 amI’m using Vintage Verona right now for my star light star bright quilt along and just love it!!!
shirley tener says
February 21, 2014 at 10:09 ammaritime whales
Sharon Geyer says
February 21, 2014 at 10:41 amThis is cool. I wish I had some small kids to make it for.
Gina S. says
February 21, 2014 at 11:30 amZombie Apocalypse
Keniesa says
February 21, 2014 at 11:36 amchevrons by far, any color!
Karen says
February 21, 2014 at 11:45 amRocket Age and Detour look fun and different! I like the Honeycomb patterns.
Stefanie says
February 21, 2014 at 12:13 pmThanks for the pattern. Love the fabrics.
Ashley says
February 21, 2014 at 12:47 pmI love the Summer Breeze line, especially the Summer Splash Blue fabric.
Laura says
February 21, 2014 at 12:53 pmGracie Girl!
Molly says
February 21, 2014 at 2:09 pmI love them all but right now I love the ‘twice as nice’ pattern
Judi Duncan says
February 21, 2014 at 2:23 pmI think Giraffe Crossing
Lisa H says
February 21, 2014 at 2:27 pmI love the Scenic Route cottons! As a mom to two boys that love trucks, I could use this on all sorts of fun items for them.
Mandy says
February 21, 2014 at 3:01 pmI love the knit in small Chevron Gray! Need to get some for maxi skirts, now that you’ve taught me how to make one! :)
tori w says
February 21, 2014 at 3:58 pmunforgetable is a must have for me.
Colleen says
February 21, 2014 at 4:02 pmI’m IN LOVE with the Lovey Main White fabric in the Lovey Dovey collection. I got a fat quarter of it in a pack during January; I used it for my daughter’s Valentine’s Day skirt, and I was so sad when it ran out! It’s just adorable.
Cindy says
February 21, 2014 at 4:18 pmI really would like the new treasure map panel for my son.
Dezi A says
February 21, 2014 at 4:20 pmLove Giraffe Crossing and Treasure Map!! Way too cute!!
Linda says
February 21, 2014 at 4:35 pmHI, WHAT NEAT IDEAS!
Right now “Enchant” is my favorite collection!
Thanks Riley Blake+You for sharing!
Melissa M says
February 21, 2014 at 5:45 pmGracie Girl Cottons! I think that I might just order some of each of them… So hard to choose.
Shelley says
February 21, 2014 at 7:53 pmI fall in love with a new design each time I look at Riley Blake, so it is hard to pick but I just saw the treasure map panel and loved their cowboys prints! I love that they have such great boy prints!
Stephanie Kallio says
February 21, 2014 at 8:56 pmI love the treasure map fabrics! Perfect for a project for my grandson!
Angelia L. says
February 22, 2014 at 12:06 amI really love Detour and Unforgettable!
Rebecca Brewer says
February 22, 2014 at 12:18 amI love the Andrea Flowers in fuchsia, so pretty.
Holly says
February 22, 2014 at 12:45 amthe lovey birds, in the lovey dovey collection. The whole collection is cute
Jalene says
February 22, 2014 at 6:02 amWhat is my favorite Riley Blake fabric?? One For The Boys (which, only solids are available anymore) and the chevrons; such awesome colors!!!
Brittany Duso says
February 22, 2014 at 6:37 amI LOVE the Treasure Map Fabric! It’s so cute! My son would LOVE anything made with this fabric!
Eileen Mueller says
February 22, 2014 at 7:40 amI go for the chevrons
Prerna Kapoor says
February 22, 2014 at 7:55 amCan’t stop thinking about Too Cute to Spook
Lydia Che Lee says
February 22, 2014 at 10:08 amThis fabric is my current fav—http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/shop/product/c770-01-rainbow/
Heather says
February 22, 2014 at 11:03 amA must try for sure!
Erica Ralston says
February 22, 2014 at 12:57 pmHow long does this project take to complete? It’s so cute but the size scares me a little
Amber says
February 22, 2014 at 9:03 pmIt’s large in size but not complicated. Couple of hours maybe
Susan says
February 22, 2014 at 3:42 pmI love the Snug as a Bug. very cute and very cheery.
Chris A. says
February 22, 2014 at 4:39 pmI love the Holiday Basics
Nicki says
February 22, 2014 at 5:02 pmLove them all, but really like geeky chic and summer breeze
Dita says
February 22, 2014 at 5:32 pmI love think main cream! However I don’t know how I’m gonna use it as, it’s so cute though! I’m just too shy to make a shirt with that fabric lol
Katharine says
February 22, 2014 at 5:37 pmSummer breeze
Sarah says
February 22, 2014 at 7:07 pmI love Holiday & School Chevron & Dots, it would be perfect to make a maxi skirt with.
Kate Davidson says
February 22, 2014 at 8:08 pmCotton knits! – and am looking forward to more organic cottons, too!
Patti McAvoy says
February 22, 2014 at 8:45 pmI have two little nephews that will turn two this summer..perfect gift for them and easy to ship to KS and CA
Sally Tring says
February 23, 2014 at 1:53 amWhat a great idea, my girls would like these!
Lisa Smith says
February 23, 2014 at 7:54 amCute sleeping bag. Pinned it just in case I have a little one in the future.
Sarah says
February 23, 2014 at 9:21 amSo may Riley Blake patterns to choose from! I found myself drawn to the cotton summer breeze line.
Rhonda says
February 23, 2014 at 12:34 pmI love Giraffe Crossings
Kristen says
February 23, 2014 at 1:52 pmI tried my hardest to pick just one favorite, but the best I could do was narrow it down to two!
C770-01 RAINBOW Hexi Color Rainbow
C3591-GREEN Sunshine Paisley Green
Garilyn says
February 23, 2014 at 3:09 pmUnforgettable
Amy says
February 23, 2014 at 7:13 pmLove the hooty hoot returns fabric which would be so cute for this project!
Sandy Lasher says
February 23, 2014 at 8:38 pmLove the Summer Breeze!
Katelyn says
February 23, 2014 at 8:54 pmThis is a great project for all my friends children’s birthdays/ summer party sleepovers!
Katelyn says
February 23, 2014 at 9:12 pmI forgot to mention I love the Hollywood flannel for an inside of a little girls sleeping bag! **
Deborah South says
February 23, 2014 at 8:55 pmI might have to make this one. Very nice.
Adrienne says
February 23, 2014 at 9:17 pmI’m in LOVE with the Treasure Map collection!
Molly says
February 23, 2014 at 9:21 pmI just love all the chevron. I know I’ll surely be sick of it one day, but not yet!!
Maddison says
February 23, 2014 at 9:31 pmmy favorite is Hollywood Large Damask Aqua on White
Courtney Brown says
February 23, 2014 at 9:42 pmThe giraffe crossing patterns! They are so cute!
Rebecca says
February 23, 2014 at 9:56 pmLOVE the Andrea Victoria cottons, especially the gray damask.
brandi says
February 23, 2014 at 10:00 pmAwesome!!
Megan Jevne says
February 23, 2014 at 10:04 pmWish I would have found you before Santa brought my little one a sleeping bag. :)
janene says
February 23, 2014 at 10:10 pmMy nephew will love this. :)
Melissa says
February 23, 2014 at 11:00 pmThe Andrea Victoria Cotton would look great as a part of my bed set. :)
Melissa says
February 23, 2014 at 11:01 pmAny of the Fuchsias, I mean.
Carly says
February 23, 2014 at 11:31 pmI gotta have that fabric!!
Amy says
February 23, 2014 at 11:34 pmSo many great ones, but I like Andrea Flowers Fuschia!
loretta says
February 23, 2014 at 11:45 pmThis would be a great gift for my little nieces! Thanks for having the scavenger hunt so i could see it. The hunt is fun, too.
Diana says
February 24, 2014 at 1:16 amGiraffe crossing is so darn cute, would love to make some bibs with it.
Hinahon says
February 24, 2014 at 2:03 amMy favorite is the C3570-BLACK Mod Main Black I like how unique it is.
Barb says
February 24, 2014 at 10:02 amMy favorite is the C360-03 Girl Cotton Dots Medium Girl. I love polka dots!
Crystal S says
February 24, 2014 at 11:00 amI love cottons, there are just endless possibilities. Since recently becoming an auntie for the 4th time in January I’m all about baby patterns. The Giraffe Crossing fabric is SO cute, and with all the colors it is perfect for clothing or toys.
Rachel says
February 24, 2014 at 1:44 pmWow, so adorable! I love the treasure map, unforgettable cottons, round up, country girls, rocket age, zombie Apocalypse Cottons is hilarious! I also like the giraffe crossing even though I’m not a huge fan of giraffes, but that pattern is adorable! I am going through the website and they are all really adorable!!
luba says
February 24, 2014 at 1:50 pmapocalypse cottons
Angie says
February 24, 2014 at 1:53 pmI love the colors of Summer Breeze!
Dawn Binder says
February 24, 2014 at 7:42 pmGiraffe Crossing
jj says
March 20, 2014 at 10:02 pmwhat would you recommend for making a “real” camping out sleeping bag for a 2 year old?
Amber says
March 21, 2014 at 8:19 pmProbably use a heavy fabric-maybe denim or something?
Megan says
April 19, 2014 at 10:09 pmIf I wanted to do a zipper so that the sleeping bag opened fully, what length would the zipper need to be? Just so I don’t order one too long or too short.
Amber says
April 25, 2014 at 3:14 pmTotal up the length that you want plus the width.
Melissa Mulligan says
May 14, 2014 at 7:53 pmHi Amber,
I’m in the process of making one for my son and I’m feeling stuck. I have attached the zipper, but just don’t understand the sewing right sides together, all 4 and on the zipper side. Can you help? I must do better with pictures and there isn’t one for this step.
Thank you!
Amber says
August 3, 2014 at 10:14 pmAh I missed this till now. Did you figure it out?
Heidi Sullivan says
August 6, 2014 at 3:13 pmI have the same question as “Melissa” prior comment to mine? I will proceed as best I can, but am a little confused as to sewing all four together? I am thinking that somewhere I was supposed to cut 2 more pieces of fabric? I actually have one piece that is 58″ wide and one that is 22″ wide. just needing a little more clarification.
Thank you!!
Amber says
November 19, 2014 at 12:59 pmYou should have 4 total pieces of fabric. Two outer and two inner. I cut mine each 34 inches wide by a yard a half long.
Karen says
August 1, 2014 at 10:00 amFor those of you looking for a long zipper, JoAnn Fabrics has 100 inch Sleeping Bag zipper. They also have a zipper BTY (by the yard) available in the Home Dec area so you can get the zipper exactly the size you need.
Alison says
November 29, 2014 at 12:01 amMade these this week for my two kids, as the fabric shop cut the fabric a bit short I added a pillow “mat” at the top to extend the length! Also, used very think wadding and it was so tricky to sew over! Yikes!
kelsey says
December 3, 2014 at 7:35 pmI just finished making this for my son. My husband tested it and he loved it. Thank you for posting this.
Heidi Sullivan says
December 4, 2014 at 8:44 pmI have made two of these now. I love how easy they are to make. I have 2 granddaughters 4 months apart so made each of them their own sleeping bag for their birthdays, along with a pillow cover ( used leftover fabric) a movie and a book and some jammies. It is so much fun to make some personal for them.
Amber says
December 5, 2014 at 10:41 amPerfect gift!!!!
LibbyR says
December 10, 2014 at 6:27 pmThank you so much for these instructions, and what a clever idea! I have just finished making 2 of these sleeping bags for my twin boys for Christmas. I can’t wait to see their excited faces when they discover these sleeping bags under the tree, and am now wondering who else I can make a sleeping bag for?! Thanks very much!
Noreen says
December 11, 2014 at 6:43 pmI’ve been sewing for years, and looking at your instructions I’m a little confused. If you use a 36″ zipper and you said to put it down from the top edge 2-3″, with the cut length to be about 54″ (1 1/2 yards), I have about 15″ left over on one side. So I’m assuming your zipper is not going along the side and on the bottom of the sleeping bag, is that correct? If you only sewed it down on one side, did you just sew the bottom shut? I didn’t see that in the directions or any photos showing the bottom of the bag. Maybe it’s because I’m thinking of a store bought sleeping bag where if it is unzipped and opened the bag it would lie flat like a comforter. I’m in the process of making one and I bought a 100″ sleeping bag zipper at Joann Fabric & Craft store. I’m making mine about 30″ x 63″ so my grandson will have room to grow. My thought is to sew the zipper down one side and the bottom. I thought of using fleece for the inside but knowing fleeces is stretchy and I’m using cotton on the outside I went with a nice blue flannel to go with the ‘Lightning McQeen (Disney Cars) blue cotton. I hope to hear back from you before I finish my project. Much thanks!
Amber says
December 12, 2014 at 1:01 pmI couldn’t find a longer zipper when I was making mine. If you have a longer one then by all means use it and adjust as needed!
Noreen says
December 15, 2014 at 5:18 amThanks, I just didn’t know if I missed something in your directions. I have mine almost finised. I just need to top-stitch the lines across to keep the batting in place. I do love the star print on yours. Your fabric looks like it might be a little more like a light-weight canvas as I can see grains in it. I couldn’t find anything in the “Lightning McQueen” print that was heavier so I just went with the regular cotton. But I know my grandson will love it. Thanks for the idea… I would have never thought about trying to make a sleeping bag. Now I’m going to work on a carrying bag that will look like a backpack so he can carry on his back.
Kathy says
January 7, 2015 at 9:22 amHi, I am in the middle of making this bag also as a birthday gift for my almost 5 yr old grandson. I am totally confused, which frustrates me because I have sewed for years. First of all, I am trying to finish below the zipper and can’t quite figure it out. Then, as I am trying to look ahead,, and you talk about sewing through all 4 layers, will there then be a raw seem on the inside of the bag? H E L P!!!!
Amber says
January 8, 2015 at 2:41 pmI had to go look at mine because it’s been a lounge time since I made it. Yes, there is a raw seam on the inside. You can finish that edge off with a zigzag or serger if needed.
Nina says
March 26, 2015 at 2:23 pmThanks Amber. I am in the process of making a quilt for my grandson’s bed, but if he goes to a sleepover this quilt can be folded and zipped up to turn into a sleeping bag. I did this years ago for my girls but used a sheet and quilted material with a long separating zipper. This quilt I am making is from scraps I have had from clothes I have made for the grandson. So many thanks again in reminding me how to do it again.
linda says
September 6, 2016 at 7:19 amAs I’m looking at this I wonder how the batting stays together after it’s laundered. I have been quilting for many years and I’ve never seen a batting that will just lay there in place without some kind of quilting to secure it. I’m concerned on how much people are spending on materials and then if they go and wash it, it will bunch all up. There isn’t a batting on the market that lets you just lay it between two layers of fabric and expect for it to hold up. It looks great like this, but I’m just not sure this is actually feasible. For those that made these when this was first published, have you washed it? Curious as to how it held up and if so, what type of batting was used.
Amber says
October 13, 2016 at 3:25 pmYou’re right! Sew some lines across periodically to fix that. :)