Mini Kit and Kirsten are snuggled into their warm sleeping bags this morning. They decided to sleep out under the stars last night.
They slept so warm and comfortable all night. The sun comes up early in the summer here and it woke them up.
“Kirsten, those stars were so bright last night!” says Kit
“That was fun spotting the Big Dipper and finding the North Star at the end of the handle!” replies Kirsten.
“I had so much fun sleeping out under the stars last night we should do it again tonight!” suggests Kit.
“Yes! Let’s do!” agrees Kirsten
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Make these quick and easy sleeping bags for a mini doll or mini stuffed animal! This little sleeping bag is perfect for a sleepover, campout or a summer night under the stars!
Supplies:
- patterned and solid felt (I’m using Kunin Group Felt)
- embroidery floss (I’m using Coats and Clark)
- needle
- scissors
- Fabric Fusion Tape (optional)
Lay the mini doll you are using on the felt with her head lining up with the top. Trim off extra felt leaving a 1/2″ border on the sides and at the bottom.
Let’s do a little planning. We are going to fold down one side of the sleeping bag to make it easy for the dolls to get in and out. We will stitch the rest of the side and across the bottom. I am using two pieces of felt so the sleeping bag is lined on the inside with a coordinating color. If you choose to use one piece of felt another quick and easy option would be to use Fabric Fusion Tape, on the side and bottom, instead of stitching it.
Back to the sleeping bag! To make a lined sleeping bag cut a solid colored piece of felt the same size as the first. Line up both pieces of felt and fold the double layer in half. Fold down the top corner and line it up with the fold on the side (Same as pictured above). Pin the side and bottom edges of the sleeping bag together. Starting at the bottom corner stitch across the bottom and up the side. When you get to the flap that is folded down then stitch up the remainder of the back layer of the sleeping bag, up across the top and back down the side. Stitch a few knots in between the layers to finish it off.
Here is the cozy little finished bag!
Have a sleepover inside or lay out your dolls on green felt or grass scrapbook paper to have an outdoor sleepover. Then they can stargaze before falling asleep!
Just in case you are interested, here is a little more about today’s post!
- Dolls-Mini AG Kisten and Mini AG Kit
- Outfit-Both outfits are made by Anna
- Scene-Teddy bear was from Michael’s in the miniatures section. Flashlight came on a keychain (I don’t remember where we go it.) Grass printed scrapbook paper from JoAnn’s.
Enjoy “mini” adventures with your dolls this week!
Those are so cute, my mini dolls need their own sleeping bags now 😉 I love that little bear Kirsten is sleeping with, I never thought of using a keychain that way 😀
I meant I never thought of using a keychain for the flashlight!
How cute! ??????
How cute is that!!???
This makes me want to go camping under the stars! Thanks for the cute, easy craft.
I might use that…
Did you know that you can make some big doll(15”-18”)sleeping bags out of bigger bags?No sewing needed!All you do is put a doll mattress inside,put your doll inside,and(for not-so-soft bags)put a doll blanket in!
Cute craft! Now my mini dolls want some!
These mini sleeping bags are just the cutest, Anna. With all of these adorable crafts for the mini-dolls to inspire them and keep them busy, I probably won’t hear a peep out of Katherine and Rose all week!
Adorable. 8)
How cute!
so. ADORABLE!
Super cute! We have all of these things here, too… How wonderful!!
Emily
WOW I LOVE IT! Sadly, I don’t have patterned felt. 🙁
Cute craft, absolutely love it! It can easily be adapted for 18inch dolls or bitty baby!
Thanks for sharing, Anna! 🙂
Anna those sleeping bags are so adorable, the minis look so happy! Love them! : )
Hey we also have only plain felt…but I was thinking of putting my own pattern on the plain felt or using patterned fabric and having to sew it using a machine. I must make one sleeping bag for Isabelle – maybe with a ballerina on!
Those are adorable! I’ve got to make those for my minis!
Meg_DollFanInAfrica. I love your ideas for adapting this tutorial using things you already have! I think you have some fun options!
Anonymous A- It is fun with patterned felt but regular colored felt would work too!
These are great! Thank you.