If you don’t they will likely get sewn into the seam (Don’t ask how I know this.) Pin in place along the bottom edge opposite the pillow on the BACK side. I turned over the edge and sewed to prevent raveling. If you want to be able to roll it up and tie it, now is the time to add strings. Turn the binding piece around to the back and stitch in place just as you would when binding a quilt. Layer and machine quilt.Ĭut a 2 1/2″ piece of fabric. Layer with a larger piece of batting and backing.Ĭut a larger piece of batting and backing. Sew the pillow down if place going from pin to corner to corner to pin. Layer the pillow right down onto the bed so that right sides are together. Press a 1/4″ seam up to the back side of the pillow piece as shown. Trim the pieces so that they are 14″ x 5 1/2″ and 4″ x 5 1/2″.

For the pillow cut one 4″ x 5 1/2″ piece cut batting and backing pieces slightly larger. Cut a lining piece slightly bigger than that. You will need one 14″ x 5 1/2″ piece for the backing. I put strings on the ends of mine so they can be rolled up and tied like this if kids would like. You will need some scrap fabric, scrap quilt batting and a bit of fiber fill. I thought I would write out the pattern for my sister in law and then thought why not write the pattern and post here as there might be others of you looking for a quick gift and a way to use up some fabric scraps. One of the kids’ favorite things I made were Barbie sleeping bags or beds. When my girls were growing up I made gobs and gobs of Barbie clothes…I made Ken clothes too. The last time I talked with her, she was getting in the mood to sew some Barbie clothes in hopes of turning them into Barbie lovers. She’s been a grandma for 18 years and has 15 grand children but just until recently she never had girls that loved Barbies….but-if this picture is any indication, that is changing.

One of her favorite collectibles is Barbies. My sister in law has been in love with dolls ever since I met her. We typically put up new blog post twice daily so there is always something new and fresh here. We have many more tutorials-just check the right side bar.

Barbie doll bed