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How to select a sleeping bag.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Aug 1972 (v.50#8) pg. 8

Sleeping bag and matching tote bag for a baby are made from terry cloth and harmonizing fabric for appliqued flower pattern. Instructions and pattern are included. Bag has a zipper down the front. Finished sleeping bag is 14" wide by 25" long. Tote is 12" x 16". Est. cost: $8.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1974 (v.52#7) pg. 30, 82

Rainbow sleeping bag is stitched from 15 colored stripes and stuffed with quilt batting. Est. cost: $33.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1978 (v.56#7) pg. 107, 150

TV/sleep bag is made from two braided rugs and an oversize zipper. Est. cost: $27.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1983 (v.61#2) pg. 42, 61

Mosquito netting covers for sleeping bags.
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1963 (v.53#3) pg. 56

The polybag. Adding insulation to a sleeping bag by making liner of polyurethane foam (foam rubber). Also, plans for constructing a complete sleeping bag from foam rubber.
BOYS' LIFE Nov 1967 (v.57#11) pg. 76

How to make a good ground bed for use with either a sleeping bag or blanket role.
BOYS' LIFE Oct 1978 (v.68#10) pg. 39

Tips on choosing the right sleeping bag, tent and pack for winter camping.
BOYS' LIFE Jan 1979 (v.69#1) pg. 15

How to make an envelope bed from two blankets.
BOYS' LIFE Jul 1979 (v.69#7) pg. 41

How to sew a sleeping bag liner complete with a pillow pocket.
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1980 (v.70#3) pg. 79

How to care for goose-down sleeping bags.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1980 (v.70#9) pg. 40

Tips on selecting the best sleeping bag for you.
BOYS' LIFE Oct 1982 (v.72#10) pg. 62

Tips on washing and caring for a sleeping bag.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1986 (v.76#9) pg. 15

How to wash a sleeping bag in a bathtub.
BOYS' LIFE Dec 1991 (v.81#12) pg. 19

Advice on how to select a warm sleeping bag.
BOYS' LIFE Nov 1996 (v.86#11) pg. 10

Cotton mop heads and mattress pads can be turned into dressy jackets, robes, snuggle bags, etc.
CREATIVE CRAFTS #83 Oct 1981 (v.7#11) pg. 38

Child's nap-sack for 3-year-olds and up is shaped like a giant kitten. Made from prequilted fabric. Est. cost: $15.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 23 1984 (v.97#15) pg. 119, 196

Child's down sleeping bag. A series of zippers allows it to expand for use from infancy to about 7 year of age. Includes instructions for recycling down from an old coat.
HANDMADE #17 Jan-Feb 1985 pg. 32, 39

Child's sleeping bag is shaped like a large sleeping bunny.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Aug 1984 (v.29#4) pg. 85, 105

The basics for backpacking. Tips on selecting hiking boots, a pack with frame and a sleeping bag.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #567 Aug 1975 (v.71) pg. 66

Sew a snug sack from an old comforter.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #61 Jan-Feb 1980 pg. 24

The sheet sleeping sack. A one-piece sheet-and-pillowcase combination is a convenient way to carry bed linens while hosteling.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #75 May-Jun 1982 pg. 94

Use your down sleeping bag year-round by providing cloth covers which convert it into a comforter or a bolster.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #80 Mar-Apr 1983 pg. 170

Custom-made cover for sleeping bag keeps body heat in for cold weather camping.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1965 (v.124#1) pg. 128

An air mattress for your sleeping bag.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1965 (v.124#1) pg. 129

Use pieces of extra-firm foam rubber carpet pad underneath thin mattresses, sleeping bags, etc. when camping.
SMALL BOAT JOURNAL #47 Feb-Mar 1986 pg. 95

How to sew a cover for two sleeping bags, zipped and folded together.
SUNSET May 1978 (v.160#5) pg. 171

Tips on buying a sleeping bag.
SUNSET Jun 1984 (v.172#6) pg. 112

How to select a sleeping bag pad. A guide to self-inflating and foam models.
SUNSET Jul 1986 (v.177#1) pg. 59

Child-sized sleeping bags in three designs: (1) an Indy racer, (2) a rocket ship, (3) a bright-winged butterfly.
SUNSET Dec 1986 (v.177#6) pg. 92

Quilted buntings for all members of the family. Baby's version has a zipper, others close with self-fastening tape and snaps.
WOMAN'S DAY Nov 1 1979 (v.43#2) pg. 77, 123

Make a "lion" sleeping bag with yarn mane and tail. Features a plaid flannel outside, with a fake fur inside.
WOMAN'S DAY Mar 6 1984 (v.47#7) pg. 85, 132

Sew a padded canvas nap roll for the dog or a child.
WOMAN'S DAY Oct 23 1984 (v.48#2) pg. 86, 88, 138

Kid's sleeping bag to crochet. Black stripes and "holes" make it look like a sheet of notebook paper. Crocheted letters and numbers are added to the finished bag as accents.
WORKBASKET Aug-Sep 1992 (v.57#6) pg. 10

How to make tents and sleeping bags from kits.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1972 (v.28#2) pg. 50

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