14 February 2010

take one big old jumper....

Cut it up.  Put it back together with a zip across the bottom...
 
 ... and you get a sleeping bag for a girl who sees bedclothes as a challenge..


I lined the sleeping bag with some cotton jersey knit as well, and used some rib knit to finish the neck and arm holes.  In hindsight it would've been good to put a zip down the front as well so there's less bulk to get over her head, but I didn't want to spoil the look of that lovely cable pattern.

Think I'll have to make some more of these.  Especially as the nights are starting to get cooler.  :-)

13 comments:

  1. Awe she looks so cozy!! :) Christine

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  2. You are just too smart and creative! That is precious, and such a great idea! I'm glad you didn't cut into the cable too. ---"Love"

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  3. Very cosy and looking good.
    (I'm making a couple just now with sleeves and a zip down the front. Must be heading to that time of year.):)

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  4. Oh wow Jen...this is so cool!!! I love it...you come up with the best ideas♥x

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  5. Clever you, sleeping bags for babies are fab used them with all four of mine :)
    Karen xx

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  6. Good for baby, good for the environment, and you get the satisfaction of a job well done.

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  7. What a great idea. She looks happy, comfy, and cozy. She doesn't look sleepy tho...
    Beth

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  8. That's too clever ... I love it!

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  9. Fantastic Jen! What a great recycle project. Tamsyn will be as snug as a bug in a rug now. Ann :-)

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  10. Fabulous! Dear Tamsyn looks as happy as a happy can be, (because she knows her Momma is a creative genius!)

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  11. This, I say, is refashioning at it's finest! Bit of a clever cookie, you are...

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  12. Terrific work...that will surely keep you warm now Miss Smiley!!

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  13. what a fabulous idea!! such a great reuse of the jumper, what a cutie she is and that beaming smile she has....too cute

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