Step One

Start by layering your fabrics and batting.  Put your most plush fabric down first, face up.  then your second fabric next face down.  Then your batting on top.

Step Two

Print out your pattern.  (Link at the top of the page.)  because it’s larger than a sheet of paper and an awkward shape for printers, it will actually print on 9 pages.  The red lines show where the pieces will overlap and they go together A-C top row, D-F middle row, and G-i bottom row.

Lay your pattern out and cut around it.  I found it helpful to use some pattern weights (kitchen knives) since the fabric is so plush.

Remove your pattern piece, but do NOT move your fabrics.  You may want to gently use a hand vac or vacuum hose to capture any cuddle fuzz.

Step Three

To make your sleeping bag reversible, you’re going to need to purchase a 24″ reversible separating zipper, like this one.  You could also make due with a non-reversible separating zipper, but then you’ll only be able zip and unzip from one side.  Open and complete separate your zipper.

Step Four

Fold your pattern in half and use that fold to mark the middle point of your sleeping bag with pins.

Start with the bottom end of your zipper 1″ from the pins marking the center.  Leave about 1/4 inch between the edge of your fabric and the edge of your zipper.  (We’re going to be sewing a 1/2 inch seam and we do NOT want to be sewing right next to that metal zipper.)

Step Five

Continue lining up and pinning your zipper with the pins going the same direction as the zipper and no more than about 1″ between pins.  You need to pin A LOT when working with cuddle fabrics.

Repeat for the zipper on the other size.  Start with the bottom of the zipper and work around to the other side.

Step Six

Continue pinning around the top of the sleeping bag in a regular fashion, leaving an opening of 3-4 inches on the straight part.  (This will be for turning your sleeping bag.)

Step Seven

Stitch with a 1/2 inch seam allowance around the whole sleeping bag, leaving the 3-4 inch gap for turning the sleeping bag.

Trim and notch the curves.

Turn right side out.

Check for any problems with your zipper and be sure to

Step Eight

Hand stitch the turning hole closed.  Fold the edges under to match the seam allowances.  One of the awesome things about cuddle fabrics is that they hide the hand stitching really well.

Step Nine

Zip up the sleeping bag and tuck your doll in.

And have fun flipping it to the reverse side.

Step Ten

And if you’d like to learn how to make more comfy cozy things for your doll, head over to my blog to learn how to convert a suitcase into a Doll and Me Travel Luggage with a comfy doll mattress.

Step Eleven

And you can go to the Shannon Fabrics Blog to get this tutorial for the coordinating Doll Hanging Garment Bag.