The time has come: the baby sleeping bag is completely finished! After yesterday’s busy session with the bias tape and the zipper, there was still one big task on the agenda today: inserting the sleeves and applying the press studs. Spoiler: that was easier said than done!
Insert the sleeves
Putting in a sleeve is a horror scenario for many beginners — and I can confirm that reputation is well-deserved. After a lot of fiddling, the first sleeve was finally in place, with the accompanying mitten cap.
Applying snaps: an expensive lesson
Then the snaps. I had colorful onescolor snaps (cam snaps)bought it and wanted to apply it to the fleece. What I didn’t know:cam snaps and fleece don’t go together. The pliers simply pull holes in the fabric. The solution: first iron on fleece line as reinforcement, and then switch tojersey snaps. These are specially made for stretchy fabrics such as fleece. But first I had to put one in the wrong place and pry it out again — frustrationeeee!
⚠️ Tip: cam snaps in fleece
Do not use cam snaps (color snaps) directly in fleece— they pull holes. First reinforce the fleece with interfacing and choosejersey snaps.
The end result
After all that fiddling and frustration, there was a fully finished baby sleeping bag on the table. Light blue fleece, bias tape from the matching star fabric, and three star appliqués that I cut from the leftover crib cover fabric. Not stitched straight everywhere, but still quite proud for the very first time!
Until the next project! 🙂
Also read
- 👉Baby sleeping bag to match crib liner— part 1: pattern drawing, cutting and the first stitches
- 👉My first big project: the crib cover— the matching crib cover in the same fabric
- 👉My first sewing machine and job— how it all started
- 👉From Brother FS-40 to Innov-is 4000D: my sewing machine evolution— how my machinery grew over the years
- 👉Overlock vs coverlock: what do you really need?— everything about overlocking and neat finishes
Used sewing machine
I sewed this sleeping bag on theBrother FS-40— my first sewing machine and an excellent starter for beginners.
🛒Brother FS-40 on Amazon DE|Brother FS-40 on Amazon BE
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