(You could also plan to add ribbon or ric-rac in the process as well. Another option would be to
do some hand/Machine embroidery on the bag especially if you have kids)Instructions:
- Roll up the sleeping bag so you can get the measurements of the cylinder shape. Here are
the measurements you will need:
a. Height + radius of top of bag
b. Diameter of the bottom
c. Width of the ribbon/string you will be using- From this we create the new measurements now this is where you have to get a little
inventive on your own:
a. Increase the Diameter of the bottom by at least 1.5 inches.
b. You have to calculate the Circumference of the circle which is Pi*Diameter or
3.14*Diameter = 3.14*9.5 = 30 inches (approx.) and then add a seam allowance
of half an inch so 30.5inches
c. Add at least 4 inches to the height 13 + 4 = 17 inches (you can add more to the
height if you want the bag to be deeper to fit more items.- With the Second and Third measurements you will cut one large rectangle measuring
30.5 X 17 inches. - If you are using string or cording that is pretty thin, you need to cut a strip of fabric that is
1.5 inches x 30 inches. If you are using ribbon take the width and multiply by 2 and add 1
inch. - If you want to add embroidery or some ric-rac, this is the time to do it!
- Take the small rectangle and fold the short edges over so they are ½ an inch, iron flat,
and sew down.