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Kid’s Sleeping Bag Pattern & Tutorial

September 16, 2017 by Amber 249 Comments

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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!

Kid's Sleeping Bag Pattern and Tutorial-Sew this cute sleeping bag for toddlers to big kids. Perfect for a sleepover at Grandma's or backyard camping.

So much fun!

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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:

How to Make a Sleeping Bag

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)

Sleeping Bag Sewing Pattern

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:

Sleeping Bag Pattern

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. Sleeping Bag Tutorial

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.

Line

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.

Excess

Then fold the top ends in on themselves and pin in place:Hem

And sew all the way around the top of the bag. And that’s it. You are done! How did it go?

Free Sewing Pattern for Kids Sleeping Bag

Here’s a peek at my inside:

How to make a kids sleeping bag

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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Comments

  1. angieg says

    September 16, 2013 at 6:33 am

    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

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    • Amber says

      September 16, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      Oh I hope you do that! That sounds like SO much fun for a Christmas gift for the grandkids!!!

      Reply
      • angieg says

        September 16, 2013 at 3:56 pm

        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

        Reply
  2. sandra smith says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:37 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Amber says

      September 16, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      I definitely would. I just couldn’t find any when I was shopping, but you’re probably right-Joann’s probably has them!

      Reply
  3. kathleen babbitt says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:30 am

    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

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  4. Kimberly says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    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….

    Reply
  5. LJ says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:54 am

    What an ambitious project! Kids would love having a sleeping bag especially if they got to choose their own special fabrics.

    Reply
  6. Courtney says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    This would be an awesome nap mat for preschool. I am going to try and make one for our daughter.

    Reply
  7. Robin (RsIslandCrafts) says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:01 am

    Wonderful project! It would be easy to make matching bags for a little girl and her doll.

    Reply
  8. Shannon says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:15 am

    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.

    Reply
  9. Betty L. says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:56 am

    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!

    Reply
  10. Jamie says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Where did you get your blue and orange star fabric from?I LOVE IT!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      November 4, 2013 at 10:57 pm

      I got it from http://www.theribbonretreat.com. I believe it is a Riley Blake brand of fabric.

      Reply
  11. Katy Roberson says

    November 8, 2013 at 7:53 am

    This is absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing. This would be a fabulous little Christmas gift for my 3 year old girl! Thanks again!

    Reply
  12. MARY A. kISER says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    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

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    • Amber says

      December 3, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      You’re not too late! They aren’t too hard at all!

      Reply
  13. liz miller says

    December 28, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    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.

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    • Amber says

      January 6, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      Good ideas

      Reply
  14. Sally-Ann says

    February 1, 2014 at 3:14 am

    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!

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    • Amber says

      February 4, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      I think that should work! Let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  15. Jeanene says

    February 9, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Amber says

      February 18, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      I think either type will be fine

      Reply
  16. Kim T says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:37 am

    Hmmm… there might be a future need for this.

    Reply
  17. Jamie Praslicka says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:39 am

    I need to do this! Next weeks project!

    Reply
  18. Carole M says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:43 am

    I like the detour collection

    Reply
  19. Shawn Benson says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:50 am

    Love the Summer Breeze and My Sunshine line!

    Reply
  20. Bobbie M says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I need to make one of these for my daughter this summer.

    Reply
  21. Nicole says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:00 am

    I love Enchant!

    Reply
  22. Shermi says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:00 am

    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?

    Reply
  23. Elizabeth says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:03 am

    I love the Pepe in Paris fabric line!

    Reply
  24. Heather says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:04 am

    I love the Detour Destination fabric!

    Reply
  25. Tara says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:04 am

    Camp a lot flannel

    Reply
  26. Amanda G. says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:05 am

    Love the giraffe crossing! I don’t have instagram though! Bummer!!

    Reply
  27. Randi says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:11 am

    I actually used Le Creme basics to decorate my nursery! Same color, different patterns.

    Reply
  28. Melissa says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:13 am

    I live in Texas with three girls and a big back yard. This will be perfect for a girls night camp-out!

    Reply
  29. Colleen Garner says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:16 am

    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

    Reply
  30. Renee says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:23 am

    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/

    Reply
  31. TONYA says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:23 am

    The perfect project for me to make for my youngest son!

    Reply
  32. Kristen says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Giraffe crossing is so cute!

    Reply
  33. Christine Crawford says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:34 am

    My son is in need of a new sleeping bag….this is just perfect!

    Reply
  34. Kim says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:42 am

    I love the Treasure Map collection!!

    Reply
  35. Nikolette B says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:52 am

    I really want the Giraffe Crossing fabric..adorable!!

    Reply
  36. Jen S. says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:54 am

    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. :)

    Reply
  37. deja says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Got fabric to make these!!! Just have to brave the zipper:)

    Reply
    • deja says

      February 20, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Alamo my favorite that’s tough because I like almost all!!! One of my favorite designs!!! Stashed all over my fabric room!

      Reply
  38. Rebekah L. says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:59 am

    It’s impossible to pick a favorite, but I’m crushing on the adorable scenic route line.

    Reply
  39. Denise says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:01 am

    I’ve seen this project and it looks too cool to be real. gonna put it on my ever growing wish list!

    Reply
  40. Amanda Davis says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:03 am

    On my to do list

    Reply
  41. karen says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:15 am

    thinking about making this

    Reply
  42. Wendi says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:25 am

    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!

    Reply
  43. Nannette Elizabeth Nielsen says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Cute!

    Reply
  44. Leslie says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:37 am

    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.

    Reply
  45. Pauline Gudas says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Vintage Verona

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  46. Autum says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I like the Andrea Flowers Fuschia fabric.

    Reply
  47. Kim H says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:09 am

    The Simply Sweet collection

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  48. Heather says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:19 am

    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.

    Reply
  49. Dawn Spruill says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I would like one of these for me!

    Reply
  50. Shannon says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I love her dots collection!

    Reply
  51. Carla says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:24 am

    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. :)

    Reply
  52. Maria says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:27 am

    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!

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  53. Kara says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:32 am

    my kids would love to use this at nana and papa’s

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  54. Katy says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:33 am

    I love the new Giraffe Crossing!

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  55. Katie says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Lost and found 2

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  56. Sharla Moore says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:34 am

    I like Summer Breeze!

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  57. Arika says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:38 am

    sunshine paisley green…but I like lots of them!

    Reply
  58. Laura Braho says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Looks like fun!

    Reply
  59. AnnieG says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Great tutorial!

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  60. kathleen babbitt says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:10 am

    i love this sleeping bag. I’m going to make them for my nieces for christmas in their favorite things!

    Reply
  61. Sharon says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Im not sure I have a fav. fabric for Riley Blake- I love so many of their boys lines!

    Reply
  62. Anne Marie says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Love treasure map fabric

    Reply
  63. Tami Perry says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I love Snug as a Bug and Summer Basics

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  64. Michele in IL. says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Sleeping bag looks fun to make and what awesome colors.

    Reply
  65. Catherine says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Treasure main white

    Reply
  66. Jessica says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Love the lost and found 2 and the round up collection

    Reply
  67. Lorri says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:56 am

    now that is cool, maybe something I can do with my girl scouts………mmmmm

    Reply
  68. Marlene says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    I really like A French Courtyard.

    Reply
  69. Lacy says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Going to make this soon!

    Reply
  70. Corina says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I’m torn between the chevron print, the rocket and the pirate one!

    Reply
  71. Becky says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    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!

    Reply
  72. Emilee k. says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I love the damask print!

    Reply
  73. Candias Chalker says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I absolutely love the treasure map collection….it is so difficult to find cute fabric like this for Lil’ Boys….so cute!!!

    Reply
  74. Patricia S says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    love Geekly Chic cottons…any of them! Especially loving the cameras and sneaker prints.

    Reply
  75. Carrie says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I love the Twice as Nice Fabric

    Reply
  76. Tammy says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    I like the Giraffe Crossing, so cute..

    Reply
  77. Tracy says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    I like the Lost and Found 2 cotton fabric.

    Reply
  78. Denyse Wilkins says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    It’s so hard to choose just one – but I think Asbury Heights

    Reply
  79. Krista says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Geekly Chic 2 Cottons Love the pink mustaches! <3

    Reply
  80. Emily says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I love the Dreamy Chevron fabric! I would love to use it make something for Spring :)

    Reply
  81. Kellie says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Summer Breeze!

    Reply
  82. Torrie says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I really like the honeycomb dot in Navy.

    Reply
  83. Jen Kriv says

    February 20, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    Love the cowboy material.

    Reply
  84. Kerri says

    February 20, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Cute!

    Reply
  85. Hayley says

    February 20, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    I love little red riding hood and the medium cotton dots

    Reply
  86. Elizabeth says

    February 20, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    I love the chevrons

    Reply
  87. Sophie says

    February 20, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I love One For The Boys, I have a thing about stars, they’re so pretty!

    Reply
  88. Margaret R says

    February 20, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I like all the chevron prints they carry.

    Reply
  89. Robin says

    February 20, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I’m pinning this for future grandbabies!

    Reply
  90. Katie Kobus says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Loving “One for the Boys” and “Snips and Snails”!

    Reply
  91. mary frtisch says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    HD930-20 AQUA(ROT)
    Home Dec Diamonds Aqua 57/58 Inches Wide

    Reply
  92. Erin M says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    I really like the Pop series from Riley Blake. Especially the red. Looks like such a fun fabric!

    Reply
  93. Penny says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    lost & found is awesome!

    Reply
  94. Penny Gail says

    February 20, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    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!

    Reply
  95. Danielle Johnson says

    February 20, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Fun!

    Reply
  96. Ramona M. says

    February 20, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Union Jack squares grey is my favorite.

    Reply
  97. Heidi Waits says

    February 20, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    I could make these cute little bags for my niece and nephew!

    Reply
  98. Hanna says

    February 20, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    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. :-)

    Reply
  99. Terry says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Made it this far, hope that I win!

    Reply
  100. Diane says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Giraffe Crossing is just way tooooo cute. Giraffes rock!

    Reply
  101. dianne says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    Seriously, you expect me to pick just one??? I am also real anxious to see the new stuff coming in April…

    Reply
  102. Amanda Kay says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    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.

    Reply
  103. sandy erle says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    vintage verona

    Reply
  104. Nikki says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Summer breeze

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  105. Denia says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    Vintage Verona

    Reply
  106. Katrina Boot says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Any of the Little Red Riding hood. TOO cute.

    Reply
  107. JoBeth says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Love the cowboy ones

    Reply
  108. Cindy Dahlgren says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    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.

    Reply
  109. Crystal Bender says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Right now Love love love giraffe crossing

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  110. Beverly Killebrew says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    The giraffe crossings! It’s so cute!

    Reply
  111. Jane says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    Don’t have instagram. And totally love Geekly Chic. Saved me from girly quilt tedium.

    Reply
  112. Cheryl L says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    This is adorable. I’m waiting for the new Rosecliff Manor line to come out–black and white-classic. Could be my new favorite.

    Reply
  113. Skyann S says

    February 20, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I love the Neon designs

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  114. Hotpinkthread aKa Heather Browne says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    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!!!

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  115. Kelli says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Geeky mustache! The white / black is my favorite combo.

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  116. Brenda Weikel says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    This project would be perfect for the Camp a Lot line. I might have to make one for my niece.

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  117. Sharon Williams says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I love spring basics and unforgettable cotton!!! My nieces would love these!!!

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  118. Tiffany Hoskinson says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    I really like One for the Boys even though it doesn’t look like it’s all available. Love the stars!

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  119. Mippy/Sabrina says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    One of my faves is the Summer Breeze line :)

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  120. Shannon says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Camp a lot!

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  121. Meagan Zefirov says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I absolutely adore Little Red Riding Hood! It is by far one of my favorites.

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  122. Nikita says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    pepe in paris..dress up girls

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  123. Christy Condin says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    There are to many to pick!!! But if I have to pick one I would say chevron and dots

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  124. Christina Walters says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Love the summer breeze collection. I’m so ready for summer to get here. :)

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  125. Karen Bullard says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Cute project.

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  126. Naomi Hargrave says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    Love the idea of sewing for Easter while eating eggs!

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  127. Janai Ayala says

    February 20, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    It’s so hard to pick just one! But I do love the Simply Sweet!

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  128. Jody demoin says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    I love C3743-RED
    Cowboy Floral Red

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  129. Debby says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    My favorite fabric is the giraffe crossings. Cutest ever!

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  130. Sara Garcia says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    So many cute prints and patterns, but I would love to have the Hollywood damask flannel for some warm pj’s for yours truly :)

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  131. Gail says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Love the Gracie numbers, all 3 colors!

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  132. Kathleen Lambert says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Unforgettable

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  133. Rina says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Andrea Victoria

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  134. Cheri Head says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    I can’t wait for grandkids to make these!

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  135. Marjory says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    I’m in love with the Hollywood Pattern!

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  136. Jenny Kingcome says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    A lovely idea :0)

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  137. Esther Sherrill says

    February 20, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Summer Breeze

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  138. Shelley says

    February 21, 2014 at 12:48 am

    I really like the chevrons

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  139. Sherry S says

    February 21, 2014 at 2:18 am

    I like many of the Riley Blake patterns, but one of my favorites is the Unforgettable Damask Blue.

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  140. Lara says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:02 am

    Ashbury floral

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  141. Nichol Bourgeois says

    February 21, 2014 at 5:11 am

    Country Girl

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  142. DeAnn Oliekan says

    February 21, 2014 at 5:30 am

    I like the Wheels fabric. We still have the fun sleeping bags that my Mom made for my kids

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  143. Martha says

    February 21, 2014 at 7:12 am

    I love the large chevron fabrics at Riley Blake.

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  144. Elizabeth Johnson says

    February 21, 2014 at 7:19 am

    Detour is my favorite!

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  145. Adrienne says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:24 am

    I need to make 3 of these for when the kids go to grandma’s house.

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  146. Cecilia says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:27 am

    I like Giraffe Crossing. It will make a great baby quilt for either a boy or girl.

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  147. Cheryl says

    February 21, 2014 at 9:38 am

    I’m using Vintage Verona right now for my star light star bright quilt along and just love it!!!

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  148. shirley tener says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:09 am

    maritime whales

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  149. Sharon Geyer says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:41 am

    This is cool. I wish I had some small kids to make it for.

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  150. Gina S. says

    February 21, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Zombie Apocalypse

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  151. Keniesa says

    February 21, 2014 at 11:36 am

    chevrons by far, any color!

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  152. Karen says

    February 21, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Rocket Age and Detour look fun and different! I like the Honeycomb patterns.

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  153. Stefanie says

    February 21, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    Thanks for the pattern. Love the fabrics.

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  154. Ashley says

    February 21, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    I love the Summer Breeze line, especially the Summer Splash Blue fabric.

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  155. Laura says

    February 21, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Gracie Girl!

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  156. Molly says

    February 21, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    I love them all but right now I love the ‘twice as nice’ pattern

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  157. Judi Duncan says

    February 21, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    I think Giraffe Crossing

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  158. Lisa H says

    February 21, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    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.

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  159. Mandy says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    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! :)

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  160. tori w says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    unforgetable is a must have for me.

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  161. Colleen says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    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.

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  162. Cindy says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    I really would like the new treasure map panel for my son.

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  163. Dezi A says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    Love Giraffe Crossing and Treasure Map!! Way too cute!!

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  164. Linda says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    HI, WHAT NEAT IDEAS!
    Right now “Enchant” is my favorite collection!
    Thanks Riley Blake+You for sharing!

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  165. Melissa M says

    February 21, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    Gracie Girl Cottons! I think that I might just order some of each of them… So hard to choose.

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  166. Shelley says

    February 21, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    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!

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  167. Stephanie Kallio says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I love the treasure map fabrics! Perfect for a project for my grandson!

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  168. Angelia L. says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:06 am

    I really love Detour and Unforgettable!

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  169. Rebecca Brewer says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:18 am

    I love the Andrea Flowers in fuchsia, so pretty.

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  170. Holly says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:45 am

    the lovey birds, in the lovey dovey collection. The whole collection is cute

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  171. Jalene says

    February 22, 2014 at 6:02 am

    What is my favorite Riley Blake fabric?? One For The Boys (which, only solids are available anymore) and the chevrons; such awesome colors!!!

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  172. Brittany Duso says

    February 22, 2014 at 6:37 am

    I LOVE the Treasure Map Fabric! It’s so cute! My son would LOVE anything made with this fabric!

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  173. Eileen Mueller says

    February 22, 2014 at 7:40 am

    I go for the chevrons

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  174. Prerna Kapoor says

    February 22, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Can’t stop thinking about Too Cute to Spook

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  175. Lydia Che Lee says

    February 22, 2014 at 10:08 am

    This fabric is my current fav—http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/shop/product/c770-01-rainbow/

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  176. Heather says

    February 22, 2014 at 11:03 am

    A must try for sure!

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  177. Erica Ralston says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    How long does this project take to complete? It’s so cute but the size scares me a little

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    • Amber says

      February 22, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      It’s large in size but not complicated. Couple of hours maybe

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  178. Susan says

    February 22, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    I love the Snug as a Bug. very cute and very cheery.

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  179. Chris A. says

    February 22, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I love the Holiday Basics

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  180. Nicki says

    February 22, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Love them all, but really like geeky chic and summer breeze

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  181. Dita says

    February 22, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    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

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  182. Katharine says

    February 22, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Summer breeze

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  183. Sarah says

    February 22, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    I love Holiday & School Chevron & Dots, it would be perfect to make a maxi skirt with.

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  184. Kate Davidson says

    February 22, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Cotton knits! – and am looking forward to more organic cottons, too!

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  185. Patti McAvoy says

    February 22, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    I have two little nephews that will turn two this summer..perfect gift for them and easy to ship to KS and CA

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  186. Sally Tring says

    February 23, 2014 at 1:53 am

    What a great idea, my girls would like these!

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  187. Lisa Smith says

    February 23, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Cute sleeping bag. Pinned it just in case I have a little one in the future.

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  188. Sarah says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:21 am

    So may Riley Blake patterns to choose from! I found myself drawn to the cotton summer breeze line.

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  189. Rhonda says

    February 23, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I love Giraffe Crossings

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  190. Kristen says

    February 23, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    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

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  191. Garilyn says

    February 23, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Unforgettable

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  192. Amy says

    February 23, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Love the hooty hoot returns fabric which would be so cute for this project!

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  193. Sandy Lasher says

    February 23, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Love the Summer Breeze!

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  194. Katelyn says

    February 23, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    This is a great project for all my friends children’s birthdays/ summer party sleepovers!

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    • Katelyn says

      February 23, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      I forgot to mention I love the Hollywood flannel for an inside of a little girls sleeping bag! **

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  195. Deborah South says

    February 23, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    I might have to make this one. Very nice.

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  196. Adrienne says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    I’m in LOVE with the Treasure Map collection!

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  197. Molly says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    I just love all the chevron. I know I’ll surely be sick of it one day, but not yet!!

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  198. Maddison says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    my favorite is Hollywood Large Damask Aqua on White

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  199. Courtney Brown says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    The giraffe crossing patterns! They are so cute!

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  200. Rebecca says

    February 23, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    LOVE the Andrea Victoria cottons, especially the gray damask.

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  201. brandi says

    February 23, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    Awesome!!

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  202. Megan Jevne says

    February 23, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Wish I would have found you before Santa brought my little one a sleeping bag. :)

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  203. janene says

    February 23, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    My nephew will love this. :)

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  204. Melissa says

    February 23, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    The Andrea Victoria Cotton would look great as a part of my bed set. :)

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    • Melissa says

      February 23, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      Any of the Fuchsias, I mean.

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  205. Carly says

    February 23, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I gotta have that fabric!!

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  206. Amy says

    February 23, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    So many great ones, but I like Andrea Flowers Fuschia!

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  207. loretta says

    February 23, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    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.

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  208. Diana says

    February 24, 2014 at 1:16 am

    Giraffe crossing is so darn cute, would love to make some bibs with it.

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  209. Hinahon says

    February 24, 2014 at 2:03 am

    My favorite is the C3570-BLACK Mod Main Black I like how unique it is.

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  210. Barb says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:02 am

    My favorite is the C360-03 Girl Cotton Dots Medium Girl. I love polka dots!

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  211. Crystal S says

    February 24, 2014 at 11:00 am

    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.

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  212. Rachel says

    February 24, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    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!!

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  213. luba says

    February 24, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    apocalypse cottons

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  214. Angie says

    February 24, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I love the colors of Summer Breeze!

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  215. Dawn Binder says

    February 24, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    Giraffe Crossing

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  216. jj says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    what would you recommend for making a “real” camping out sleeping bag for a 2 year old?

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    • Amber says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      Probably use a heavy fabric-maybe denim or something?

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  217. Megan says

    April 19, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    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.

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    • Amber says

      April 25, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Total up the length that you want plus the width.

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  218. Melissa Mulligan says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    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!

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    • Amber says

      August 3, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      Ah I missed this till now. Did you figure it out?

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      • Heidi Sullivan says

        August 6, 2014 at 3:13 pm

        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!!

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        • Amber says

          November 19, 2014 at 12:59 pm

          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.

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  219. Karen says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:00 am

    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.

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  220. Alison says

    November 29, 2014 at 12:01 am

    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!

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  221. kelsey says

    December 3, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I just finished making this for my son. My husband tested it and he loved it. Thank you for posting this.

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  222. Heidi Sullivan says

    December 4, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    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.

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    • Amber says

      December 5, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Perfect gift!!!!

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  223. LibbyR says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    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!

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  224. Noreen says

    December 11, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    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!

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    • Amber says

      December 12, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      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!

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      • Noreen says

        December 15, 2014 at 5:18 am

        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.

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  225. Kathy says

    January 7, 2015 at 9:22 am

    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!!!!

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    • Amber says

      January 8, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      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.

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  226. Nina says

    March 26, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    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.

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  227. linda says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:19 am

    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.

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    • Amber says

      October 13, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      You’re right! Sew some lines across periodically to fix that. :)

      Reply

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