How Do You Make A Sleeping Bag?
Buying camping gear can get pretty costly, especially if you are camping with a family. Making some of your own gear at home before you go on your next trip can help to keep the cost down. It is pretty easy to make your own sleeping bag. Step 1 Cut four pieces of nylon to desired size and shape of your sleeping bag. Be sure to add an extra inch or so when deciding on your sleeping bag size to allow for sewing seams. Remember it is better to make your sleeping bag a little too big than too small, leave plenty of room inside for you to be able to move your legs and feet. Step 2 Sew two of the pieces of nylon together on three sides, leaving the top open. Then do the same with the other two pieces. You now have two nylon sacks. Step 3 Turn both of the nylon sacks inside out to hide the stitching. Step 4 Measure your nylon sacks carefully and then cut two layers of insulation the same size as your sacks. Slide one piece of insulation into each sack and then sew the tops closed. Step 5 Hand
My younger brother is fond of going for mountain climbing. The problem is he doesn’t have a sleeping bag to use. One day, he came to me and asked if I could buy him a sleeping bag. During that time, I didn’t have spare money to grant his wish. So I thought of putting together ideas and make him a sleeping bag instead. I searched my cupboard and I took out old stuff that I did not use anymore. I told myself that these would be perfect materials for me to start making my brother a sleeping bag. Below are the 10 steps I did in making a sleeping bag. And believe me, it was so easy to do—If you can tie a knot, you can make a sleeping bag! • Make a 7-foot square piece from recycled textile • Make a second 7-foot square • Sew the 2 squares together along one edge • Lay out the bag (Make a work space by finding a clear floor area.) • Stuff the bag by layering soft, old clothes, sweaters, t-shirts, torn blankets, or mattress pad on top of the back side of the inside (Just like filling a sandwic
Camping out is a popular activity for many Americans. But with the cost of camping supplies, some may feel that it’s just too expensive to venture out their own front doors this summer. Here’s a way to save yourself some money – follow these directions on how to make a sleeping bag. Step 1: Gather your supplies. To make a sleeping bag, you’ll first need to gather the following supplies: • 4 pieces of nylon cut to the desired size of your sleeping bag • Strong thread • Scissors • Two layers of insulation cut to the desired size of your sleeping bag • A drawstring If you are handy with the sewing machine, you may also want to purchase a large zipper and incorporate that into the side of your sleeping bag (although these instructions don’t discuss that process.) Step 2: Cut your nylon and insulation to size. The sleeping bag you will make will consist of 2 nylon sacs sewn together (each housing a piece of insulation). So you’ll need to cut 4 pieces of nylon to the desired size of your sle
