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Camping Fun!

April 15, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

I come from a very crafty family! About 12 years ago my parents used to have market stalls – Dad made lots of wooden toys (pull a longs, dolls cradles etc), and Mum specialised in painting the toys, as well as making dolls clothes and accessories. This was around the time my children, and my nieces and nephews were small so they always had plenty of wonderful toys to play with that Nan and Pop had made. Sarah’s dolls had the most beautiful clothing to be dressed in. One of Mum’s popular products was the Barbie Sleeping Bag. She even made one for my son’s, Action Man, so he wasn’t left out!

I made up a couple recently for a little friends Bratz dolls. I forgot to take photos of the process but it is fairly straight forward so will describe the steps in case you want to make one for yourself. The size can be adjusted to suit the size of the doll – they would look cute with Blythe dolls!

If you want to make some for a Bratz doll here is what you need:

  • Piece of polar fleece measuring 21 x 6 inches (53 x 15 cm)
  • Piece of quilting cotton measuring 21 x 6 (53 x 15 cm)
Lay out the fabric rectangles, and place a pin on each of the long edges, that is 12 1/2 inches (32 cm) from the end. Fold the rectangles of fabric with the right sides together where the pins are to form the sleeping bag shape (ie sleeping bag with an extra flap piece at the top to sit under the dolls head – refer to photo). With a 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) seam allowance, sew the side seams. Turn the cotton fabric piece out the right way. Place it inside the polar fleece piece so the right sides are facing, and pin at the side seams. Sew the  two pieces together along the sides and top of the flap piece. Clip corners, and turn out the right way through the gap in the front of the sleeping bag. Hand stitch the opening closed.
They are fully reversible for double the fun.
Super quick and super fun !
Sarah and I are having a great mail week! Our order from Kyoto General Store arrived a couple of days ago. Don’t forget that they have an offer for free shipping for the month of April and a special bonus for A Spoonful of Sugar readers. 
I also received a fabric order from Hancocks – Paducah – some lovely Hunky Dory, destined to be a quilt
and a few other pieces I couldn’t live without!
I am a bit behind on my emails this week – I have a few submissions I am busily working on but hope to catch up soon!
Posted by Lisa

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Comments

  1. randi says

    April 16, 2010 at 6:07 am

    those sleeping bags are just too cute. my daughter would have a blast with those!

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  2. Cheryl says

    April 15, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    How cute are those little sleeping bags…and very yummy mail goodies!

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  3. Posie Patchwork says

    April 15, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    Love the haul from Japan, anything Babushka is a winner for me!! Love Posie

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  4. Anita says

    April 16, 2010 at 12:33 am

    Hi there girls! The sleeping bags are sweet and it’s really nice to see old Action Man hasn’t missed out on a sleeping bag. I always laugh when I see the lips on the Bratz dolls, the girls love them. Kind regards, Anita.

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  5. meri says

    April 16, 2010 at 12:57 am

    What a good idea! And so easy to do!
    Beautiful shoppings 🙂
    Have a great weekend!

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  6. sewtakeahike says

    April 16, 2010 at 3:42 am

    Those little sleeping bags are so cute Lisa! We are actually going camping tonight and kayaking tomorrow but I’m taking the quilt I just made instead of our sleeping bags. A quilt is just a little cozier for cuddling!

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  7. Stephanie says

    April 16, 2010 at 4:14 am

    My son LOVED GI Joe when he was young. The camoflauge sleeping bag would have been perfect. It’s evident your family has a crafting gene.

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  8. Terriaw says

    April 16, 2010 at 5:39 am

    These are adorable. Reminds me of the sleeping bags and comforters I used to make for my barbie dolls when I was a little girl! Mine weren’t as posh to have fleece lining. Love your fabric shopping selections, especially the ones with the numbers and words.

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  9. suzitee says

    April 16, 2010 at 5:43 am

    Happy mail makes any week great! Love love love your Kyoto General Store goodies…but I’m not game to go shopping there! Too much cuteness 🙂 The new fabrics are divine…can’t wait to see them made up!

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  10. Tracy says

    April 16, 2010 at 6:15 am

    That is sooo CUTE! I can see making these for our nieces–thank you!! Fabric goodness… DELICIOUS! Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

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  11. Laura in Paris says

    April 16, 2010 at 6:25 am

    so talent goes from one generation to the other!!

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  12. Janellybelly says

    April 16, 2010 at 6:26 am

    I love your Kyoto & Fabric purchases (especially the Babushkas – I really do have an addiction). Speaking of addictions, I went to Balcatta TT today 🙂
    Janelle xx

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  13. em's scrapbag says

    April 16, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    The dolls look so cozy in there sleeping bags.
    You found some lovely fabric.

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  14. Little Lady Patchwork says

    April 16, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Hi Lisa!

    Thanks for sharing the sleeping bag idea. I know lots of little girs (& Blythe fans) that would love to have one of those! You just gave me an idea :0)

    Luv the fabric purchses also :0)

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  15. Deanna says

    April 18, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    Oh boy oh boy, it’s been a long time since I’ve bought some really good fabric…I’m drooling over your stash!

    And cute sleeping bags…we have a sleeping bag on me and my daughter’s to do list of things to make for her AG doll…but pj’s are first. 🙂

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  16. Jill and Michelle says

    April 18, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    Great sleeping bags for the dolls! My project next week is a camping set for my 2 daughters’ barbie and bratz dolls! This should help me get started!

    Thanks ! 🙂

    Jill

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  17. Carrie P. says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Beautiful fabrics and those little sleeping bags are too cute.

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  18. periwinkle says

    April 21, 2010 at 4:18 am

    can’t wait to see what you do with the word fabric – love it

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  19. Jenny says

    April 21, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Even Action Man needs some warmth and comfort on those cold nights! Cute sleeping bags and what lovely goodies you received

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  20. Shannon says

    April 22, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Thanks for the sleeping bag directions. My nieces will love these! And I am looking forward to seeing that quilt…

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  21. Jill and Michelle says

    April 26, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Just wanted to let you know I had a go at the sleeping bags (or rather Barbie and Bratz did! and put a link to your blog from mine!

    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/2010/04/dolls-take-charge-part-one.html

    Thanks again!

    Jill

    Reply

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