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    Quilt a sleeping bag

    Apr 22, 2022 3 minutes
    project MARIETJIE VAN WYK of MERAKI SEWING STUDIO
    photo HENK VENTER

    DIFFICULTY: medium (a lot of time and patience)

    TIME: at least a week

    YOU WILL NEED

    ♥ paper patterns (according to diagram you choose and enlarging and measuring out to scale; remember seam allowances)♥ quilt fabrics in chosen colours, patterns and shades♥ 4m unbleached linen (calico) for inner lining♥ 2m plain fabric for outer back (eg bull denim or suede)♥ cotton thread♥ 4m batting (the thick type)♥ fabric scissors or roller cutter♥ long quilting pins♥ marker pen♥ sewing needle with large eye and sharp point for hand quilting♥ thick upholstery thread in contrasting colour♥ 3m zip fastener♥ double sliders♥ 1,5m cotton fabric in contrasting colour for binding and carry-bag♥ 1,2m cord♥ 1 stopper

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