Kitty Wearable Blanket

Post numero 2:
I found a great wearable blanket on Craftster and I wish for the life of me that I could find it again. Basically, it was a sleeping bag for a bottom with little foot holes at the corners that were cut out for walking purposes. The top is sweatshirt style, or those footy pajamas we wore as kids.

It's nice and long, so my feet stay toasty and warm. I made it the way I thought it would work the best, but it was short. I could walk in it, but I couldn't curl my feet up comfortably when sitting on the couch. So what did I do? I turned it into an old lady housecoat. It's so comfy! Please pardon the unflattering photo- it was a crafting day so I mostly didn't think of the outside world.














Alrighty, this is a close-up of the top section, showcasing the zipper and the extra cuff thingie I added around the neck for warmth.

Finally, we have the neck part itself. It zips up all the way to the chin. The neck is double layered for added temperature control or whatever.





The basic instructions:

1. I took 5 yards of fleece and measured my body.
2. I cut it to the length of my body from shoulder to toes plus 3 inches.
3. I took a sweatshirt, turned it inside out, and traced it front and back onto the fleece, then I added the amount needed at the bottom so it would go to the floor.
4. I cut it out and at this point it looked like a long sleeve shirt with lots of extra length at the bottom.
5. I sewed the arms and neck, and sewed all the way down to the bottom.
6. Originally, I sewed the bottom shut, then cut two holes at each corner for my feet to get out when needed, but it ended up feeling too weird.
7. I hemmed the sleeves too, then took a piece of fleece the length of the neck hole perimeter, doubled it over, and sewed it on.
8. I sliced down the middle to the belly button region and inserted a zipper so I could get in and out.
9. Finally, I made the executive decision to just open up the bottom and hem it.

I do believe I may go back and add another section (in a contrasting fleece) to the bottom and completely enclose the footsie area in. I think it's more special that way, plus it'll eliminate the need for socks at night.