Tutorial: Doll sleeping bag with an exposed lace zipper

I think the best thing about having a child who plays with dolls is being able to make all the cute stuff for the dolls! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making a sleeping bag for an 18″ doll, like an American Girl doll. She gives it an exposed lace edge zipper for a fancy finish.

Click below for her tutorial:

Exposed Lace Zipper Sleeping Bag Tutorial, by Ameroonie Designs

[photo from Ameroonie Designs]

Looking to make more clothes for an 18 Inch American Girl style doll? Check out these sewing patterns we found on Etsy.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!