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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linda says
As 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
You’re right! Sew some lines across periodically to fix that. 🙂
Nina says
Thanks 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.
Kathy says
Hi, 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
I 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.
Noreen says
I’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
I 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
Thanks, 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.
LibbyR says
Thank 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!
Heidi Sullivan says
I 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
Perfect gift!!!!
kelsey says
I just finished making this for my son. My husband tested it and he loved it. Thank you for posting this.
Alison says
Made 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!
Karen says
For 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.
Melissa Mulligan says
Hi 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
Ah I missed this till now. Did you figure it out?
Heidi Sullivan says
I 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
You 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.
Megan says
If 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
Total up the length that you want plus the width.
jj says
what would you recommend for making a “real” camping out sleeping bag for a 2 year old?
Amber says
Probably use a heavy fabric-maybe denim or something?
Dawn Binder says
Giraffe Crossing
Angie says
I love the colors of Summer Breeze!
luba says
apocalypse cottons
Rachel says
Wow, 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!!
Crystal S says
I 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.
Barb says
My favorite is the C360-03 Girl Cotton Dots Medium Girl. I love polka dots!
Hinahon says
My favorite is the C3570-BLACK Mod Main Black I like how unique it is.
Diana says
Giraffe crossing is so darn cute, would love to make some bibs with it.
loretta says
This 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.
Amy says
So many great ones, but I like Andrea Flowers Fuschia!
Carly says
I gotta have that fabric!!
Melissa says
The Andrea Victoria Cotton would look great as a part of my bed set. 🙂
Melissa says
Any of the Fuchsias, I mean.
janene says
My nephew will love this. 🙂
Megan Jevne says
Wish I would have found you before Santa brought my little one a sleeping bag. 🙂
brandi says
Awesome!!
Rebecca says
LOVE the Andrea Victoria cottons, especially the gray damask.
Courtney Brown says
The giraffe crossing patterns! They are so cute!
Maddison says
my favorite is Hollywood Large Damask Aqua on White
Molly says
I just love all the chevron. I know I’ll surely be sick of it one day, but not yet!!
Adrienne says
I’m in LOVE with the Treasure Map collection!
Deborah South says
I might have to make this one. Very nice.
Katelyn says
This is a great project for all my friends children’s birthdays/ summer party sleepovers!
Katelyn says
I forgot to mention I love the Hollywood flannel for an inside of a little girls sleeping bag! **
Sandy Lasher says
Love the Summer Breeze!
Amy says
Love the hooty hoot returns fabric which would be so cute for this project!
Garilyn says
Unforgettable
Kristen says
I 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
Rhonda says
I love Giraffe Crossings
Sarah says
So may Riley Blake patterns to choose from! I found myself drawn to the cotton summer breeze line.
Lisa Smith says
Cute sleeping bag. Pinned it just in case I have a little one in the future.
Sally Tring says
What a great idea, my girls would like these!
Patti McAvoy says
I have two little nephews that will turn two this summer..perfect gift for them and easy to ship to KS and CA
Kate Davidson says
Cotton knits! – and am looking forward to more organic cottons, too!
Sarah says
I love Holiday & School Chevron & Dots, it would be perfect to make a maxi skirt with.
Katharine says
Summer breeze
Dita says
I 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
Nicki says
Love them all, but really like geeky chic and summer breeze
Chris A. says
I love the Holiday Basics
Susan says
I love the Snug as a Bug. very cute and very cheery.
Erica Ralston says
How long does this project take to complete? It’s so cute but the size scares me a little
Amber says
It’s large in size but not complicated. Couple of hours maybe
Heather says
A must try for sure!
Lydia Che Lee says
This fabric is my current fav—http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/shop/product/c770-01-rainbow/
Prerna Kapoor says
Can’t stop thinking about Too Cute to Spook
Eileen Mueller says
I go for the chevrons
Brittany Duso says
I LOVE the Treasure Map Fabric! It’s so cute! My son would LOVE anything made with this fabric!
Jalene says
What is my favorite Riley Blake fabric?? One For The Boys (which, only solids are available anymore) and the chevrons; such awesome colors!!!
Holly says
the lovey birds, in the lovey dovey collection. The whole collection is cute
Rebecca Brewer says
I love the Andrea Flowers in fuchsia, so pretty.
Angelia L. says
I really love Detour and Unforgettable!
Stephanie Kallio says
I love the treasure map fabrics! Perfect for a project for my grandson!
Shelley says
I 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!
Melissa M says
Gracie Girl Cottons! I think that I might just order some of each of them… So hard to choose.
Linda says
HI, WHAT NEAT IDEAS!
Right now “Enchant” is my favorite collection!
Thanks Riley Blake+You for sharing!
Dezi A says
Love Giraffe Crossing and Treasure Map!! Way too cute!!
Cindy says
I really would like the new treasure map panel for my son.
Colleen says
I’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.
tori w says
unforgetable is a must have for me.
Mandy says
I love the knit in small Chevron Gray! Need to get some for maxi skirts, now that you’ve taught me how to make one! 🙂
Lisa H says
I 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.
Judi Duncan says
I think Giraffe Crossing
Molly says
I love them all but right now I love the ‘twice as nice’ pattern
Laura says
Gracie Girl!
Ashley says
I love the Summer Breeze line, especially the Summer Splash Blue fabric.
Stefanie says
Thanks for the pattern. Love the fabrics.
Karen says
Rocket Age and Detour look fun and different! I like the Honeycomb patterns.
Keniesa says
chevrons by far, any color!
Gina S. says
Zombie Apocalypse
Sharon Geyer says
This is cool. I wish I had some small kids to make it for.
shirley tener says
maritime whales
Cheryl says
I’m using Vintage Verona right now for my star light star bright quilt along and just love it!!!
Cecilia says
I like Giraffe Crossing. It will make a great baby quilt for either a boy or girl.
Adrienne says
I need to make 3 of these for when the kids go to grandma’s house.
Elizabeth Johnson says
Detour is my favorite!
Martha says
I love the large chevron fabrics at Riley Blake.
DeAnn Oliekan says
I like the Wheels fabric. We still have the fun sleeping bags that my Mom made for my kids
Nichol Bourgeois says
Country Girl
Lara says
Ashbury floral
Sherry S says
I like many of the Riley Blake patterns, but one of my favorites is the Unforgettable Damask Blue.
Shelley says
I really like the chevrons
Esther Sherrill says
Summer Breeze
Jenny Kingcome says
A lovely idea :0)
Marjory says
I’m in love with the Hollywood Pattern!
Cheri Head says
I can’t wait for grandkids to make these!
Rina says
Andrea Victoria
Kathleen Lambert says
Unforgettable
Gail says
Love the Gracie numbers, all 3 colors!
Sara Garcia says
So many cute prints and patterns, but I would love to have the Hollywood damask flannel for some warm pj’s for yours truly 🙂
Debby says
My favorite fabric is the giraffe crossings. Cutest ever!
Jody demoin says
I love C3743-RED
Cowboy Floral Red
Janai Ayala says
It’s so hard to pick just one! But I do love the Simply Sweet!
Naomi Hargrave says
Love the idea of sewing for Easter while eating eggs!
Karen Bullard says
Cute project.
Christina Walters says
Love the summer breeze collection. I’m so ready for summer to get here. 🙂
Christy Condin says
There are to many to pick!!! But if I have to pick one I would say chevron and dots
Nikita says
pepe in paris..dress up girls
Meagan Zefirov says
I absolutely adore Little Red Riding Hood! It is by far one of my favorites.
Shannon says
Camp a lot!
Mippy/Sabrina says
One of my faves is the Summer Breeze line 🙂
Tiffany Hoskinson says
I really like One for the Boys even though it doesn’t look like it’s all available. Love the stars!
Sharon Williams says
I love spring basics and unforgettable cotton!!! My nieces would love these!!!
Brenda Weikel says
This project would be perfect for the Camp a Lot line. I might have to make one for my niece.
Kelli says
Geeky mustache! The white / black is my favorite combo.
Hotpinkthread aKa Heather Browne says
I 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!!!
Skyann S says
I love the Neon designs
Cheryl L says
This is adorable. I’m waiting for the new Rosecliff Manor line to come out–black and white-classic. Could be my new favorite.
Jane says
Don’t have instagram. And totally love Geekly Chic. Saved me from girly quilt tedium.
Beverly Killebrew says
The giraffe crossings! It’s so cute!
Crystal Bender says
Right now Love love love giraffe crossing
Cindy Dahlgren says
I 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.
JoBeth says
Love the cowboy ones
Katrina Boot says
Any of the Little Red Riding hood. TOO cute.
Denia says
Vintage Verona
Nikki says
Summer breeze
sandy erle says
vintage verona
Amanda Kay says
I 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.
dianne says
Seriously, you expect me to pick just one??? I am also real anxious to see the new stuff coming in April…
Diane says
Giraffe Crossing is just way tooooo cute. Giraffes rock!
Terry says
Made it this far, hope that I win!
Hanna says
This 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. 🙂
Heidi Waits says
I could make these cute little bags for my niece and nephew!
Ramona M. says
Union Jack squares grey is my favorite.
Danielle Johnson says
Fun!
Penny Gail says
Maybe 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!
Penny says
lost & found is awesome!
Erin M says
I really like the Pop series from Riley Blake. Especially the red. Looks like such a fun fabric!
mary frtisch says
HD930-20 AQUA(ROT)
Home Dec Diamonds Aqua 57/58 Inches Wide
Katie Kobus says
Loving “One for the Boys” and “Snips and Snails”!
Robin says
I’m pinning this for future grandbabies!
Margaret R says
I like all the chevron prints they carry.
Sophie says
I love One For The Boys, I have a thing about stars, they’re so pretty!
Elizabeth says
I love the chevrons
Hayley says
I love little red riding hood and the medium cotton dots
Kerri says
Cute!
Jen Kriv says
Love the cowboy material.
Torrie says
I really like the honeycomb dot in Navy.
Kellie says
Summer Breeze!
Emily says
I love the Dreamy Chevron fabric! I would love to use it make something for Spring 🙂
Krista says
Geekly Chic 2 Cottons Love the pink mustaches! <3
Denyse Wilkins says
It’s so hard to choose just one – but I think Asbury Heights
Tracy says
I like the Lost and Found 2 cotton fabric.
Tammy says
I like the Giraffe Crossing, so cute..
Carrie says
I love the Twice as Nice Fabric
Patricia S says
love Geekly Chic cottons…any of them! Especially loving the cameras and sneaker prints.
Candias Chalker says
I absolutely love the treasure map collection….it is so difficult to find cute fabric like this for Lil’ Boys….so cute!!!
Emilee k. says
I love the damask print!
Becky says
My 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!
Corina says
I’m torn between the chevron print, the rocket and the pirate one!
Lacy says
Going to make this soon!
Marlene says
I really like A French Courtyard.
Lorri says
now that is cool, maybe something I can do with my girl scouts………mmmmm
Jessica says
Love the lost and found 2 and the round up collection
Catherine says
Treasure main white
Michele in IL. says
Sleeping bag looks fun to make and what awesome colors.
Tami Perry says
I love Snug as a Bug and Summer Basics
Anne Marie says
Love treasure map fabric
Sharon says
Im not sure I have a fav. fabric for Riley Blake- I love so many of their boys lines!
kathleen babbitt says
i love this sleeping bag. I’m going to make them for my nieces for christmas in their favorite things!
AnnieG says
Great tutorial!
Laura Braho says
Looks like fun!
Arika says
sunshine paisley green…but I like lots of them!
Sharla Moore says
I like Summer Breeze!
Katie says
Lost and found 2
Katy says
I love the new Giraffe Crossing!
Kara says
my kids would love to use this at nana and papa’s
Maria says
Riley 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!
Carla says
It 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. 🙂
Shannon says
I love her dots collection!
Dawn Spruill says
I would like one of these for me!
Heather says
There are too many to pick just one! I would like to use some of the one inch stripes to make a few maxi skirts.
Kim H says
The Simply Sweet collection
Autum says
I like the Andrea Flowers Fuschia fabric.
Pauline Gudas says
Vintage Verona
Leslie says
I 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.
Nannette Elizabeth Nielsen says
Cute!
Wendi says
I 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!
karen says
thinking about making this
Amanda Davis says
On my to do list
Denise says
I’ve seen this project and it looks too cool to be real. gonna put it on my ever growing wish list!
Rebekah L. says
It’s impossible to pick a favorite, but I’m crushing on the adorable scenic route line.
deja says
Got fabric to make these!!! Just have to brave the zipper:)
deja says
Alamo my favorite that’s tough because I like almost all!!! One of my favorite designs!!! Stashed all over my fabric room!
Jen S. says
I 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. 🙂
Nikolette B says
I really want the Giraffe Crossing fabric..adorable!!
Kim says
I love the Treasure Map collection!!
Christine Crawford says
My son is in need of a new sleeping bag….this is just perfect!
Kristen says
Giraffe crossing is so cute!
TONYA says
The perfect project for me to make for my youngest son!
Renee says
I 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/
Colleen Garner says
I like the summer breeze and the mod studio, but for my friend that is having a baby the giraffe crossing would be very cute
Melissa says
I live in Texas with three girls and a big back yard. This will be perfect for a girls night camp-out!
Randi says
I actually used Le Creme basics to decorate my nursery! Same color, different patterns.
Amanda G. says
Love the giraffe crossing! I don’t have instagram though! Bummer!!
Tara says
Camp a lot flannel
Heather says
I love the Detour Destination fabric!
Elizabeth says
I love the Pepe in Paris fabric line!
Shermi says
I 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?
Nicole says
I love Enchant!
Bobbie M says
I need to make one of these for my daughter this summer.
Shawn Benson says
Love the Summer Breeze and My Sunshine line!
Carole M says
I like the detour collection
Jamie Praslicka says
I need to do this! Next weeks project!
Kim T says
Hmmm… there might be a future need for this.
Jeanene says
Does 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
I think either type will be fine
Sally-Ann says
Hi 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
I think that should work! Let me know how it goes.
liz miller says
try 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
Good ideas
MARY A. kISER says
IT 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
You’re not too late! They aren’t too hard at all!
Katy Roberson says
This is absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing. This would be a fabulous little Christmas gift for my 3 year old girl! Thanks again!
Jamie says
Where did you get your blue and orange star fabric from?I LOVE IT!
Amber says
I got it from http://www.theribbonretreat.com. I believe it is a Riley Blake brand of fabric.
Betty L. says
What 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!
Shannon says
Adorable 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.
Robin (RsIslandCrafts) says
Wonderful project! It would be easy to make matching bags for a little girl and her doll.
Courtney says
This would be an awesome nap mat for preschool. I am going to try and make one for our daughter.
LJ says
What an ambitious project! Kids would love having a sleeping bag especially if they got to choose their own special fabrics.
Kimberly says
I 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….
kathleen babbitt says
I 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
sandra smith says
Wouldnt 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
I definitely would. I just couldn’t find any when I was shopping, but you’re probably right-Joann’s probably has them!
angieg says
This 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
Oh I hope you do that! That sounds like SO much fun for a Christmas gift for the grandkids!!!
angieg says
I 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