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Great idea Trecile! I sew and would love to create this as well. Would you be willing to share the pattern/dimensions so I don't have to recreate the wheel?
Great idea but I am most impressed by the colorful sheet. No way are you ever going to grab the wrong one.
I bought white silk fabric (45 inch wide 8mm habatoi) from Dharma Trading. I bought 6 yards to make sure that I had extra for any mistakes I might make. Then I dyed it using a low water immersion technique with dyes that I had from Dharma. The finished size is just about the same as a twin mattress, and I made a separate pillow case. The elastic is attached about 12 inches from the top and bottom, and I used a 36inch zipper - lightweight invisible on a mesh backing, though I didn't install it as an invisible zipper. The silk is very easy to snip and rip to get nice and even.
This is actually the 3rd silk sack that I've made. The first one I bought a pre-made double silk sack, then dyed it and cut it down to a generous single. It was almost perfect, but not quite, so last year made one from scratch. Both of the first two had the built in pillow cover. I decided that I'd rather have a separate pillow case, and wanted to make some other improvements, so this one is the NEW! IMPROVED! product.
Love this idea Trecile! Thanks for sharing all the details. Just looking at Dharma Trading and wondering if by using the 10mm, 12mm or 16mm habatoi (heavier habatoi)) would it make a 'warmer' sleep sack and thus eliminating the need for a sleeping bag? Alternatively, how do you think using a double layer of fabric on the top of the sack would go? Love your colours!I bought white silk fabric (45 inch wide 8mm habatoi) from Dharma Trading. I bought 6 yards to make sure that I had extra for any mistakes I might make. Then I dyed it using a low water immersion technique with dyes that I had from Dharma. The finished size is just about the same as a twin mattress, and I made a separate pillow case.
Great idea!I've used a silk sleep sack for both of my Caminos, and the only issue that I have with it is getting tangled up in it as I sleep. I was thinking how nice it would be to have a bottom fitted sheet that doesn't move around. So I attached tow pieces of elastic to keep the liner in place. I made my own silk sleep sack the same width as a twin bed, and with a zipper, but I think that you could probably add the elastic to any sleep sack. View attachment 43946View attachment 43947
I love this! I’ve also doctored mine (a double) to make a Spanish pillowcase out of it as well.I've used a silk sleep sack for both of my Caminos, and the only issue that I have with it is getting tangled up in it as I sleep. I was thinking how nice it would be to have a bottom fitted sheet that doesn't move around. So I attached tow pieces of elastic to keep the liner in place. I made my own silk sleep sack the same width as a twin bed, and with a zipper, but I think that you could probably add the elastic to any sleep sack. View attachment 43946View attachment 43947
If you do this then design it so you can sleep under the double layers on the cooler nights and flip it to sleep under the single layer on the warmer nights. Also if you have a paper sheet available you might be able to sleep under all the layers on a three dog night.how do you think using a double layer of fabric on the top of the sack would go?
Great thinking!If you do this then design it so you can sleep under the double layers on the cooler nights and flip it to sleep under the single layer on the warmer nights. Also if you have a paper sheet available you might be able sleep under all the layers on a three dog night.
Trecile -thank you for posting this. I do not sew, but I may try this as it doesn't sound too difficult...(I hope)I bought white silk fabric (45 inch wide 8mm habatoi) from Dharma Trading. I bought 6 yards to make sure that I had extra for any mistakes I might make. Then I dyed it using a low water immersion technique with dyes that I had from Dharma. The finished size is just about the same as a twin mattress, and I made a separate pillow case. The elastic is attached about 12 inches from the top and bottom, and I used a 36inch zipper - lightweight invisible on a mesh backing, though I didn't install it as an invisible zipper. The silk is very easy to snip and rip to get nice and even.
This is actually the 3rd silk sack that I've made. The first one I bought a pre-made double silk sack, then dyed it and cut it down to a generous single. It was almost perfect, but not quite, so last year made one from scratch. Both of the first two had the built in pillow cover. I decided that I'd rather have a separate pillow case, and wanted to make some other improvements, so this one is the NEW! IMPROVED! product.
It's not that hard. Just straight seams, but you do want to finish the raw edges. I have a serger, so that makes it easier. The most complicated thing is planning it out.Trecile -thank you for posting this. I do not sew, but I may try this as it doesn't sound too difficult...(I hope)
Maybe when I get back from the Camino in August I might start taking orders!I think you have the beginnings of a business here!! I'd be up for one!!
OOOH PLEASE do! I would love that. If you decide to do so, please let me know!Maybe when I get back from the Camino in August I might start taking orders!
Wish I had seen this before I left. I’m having a hard time with the confinement of my mummy liner bag. I’m also wishing that my pillow case were longer than normal. The pillows provided so far have all been very long, but comfortable.
I think I might be a potential customer ;-)Maybe when I get back from the Camino in August I might start taking orders!
I've used a silk sleep sack for both of my Caminos, and the only issue that I have with it is getting tangled up in it as I sleep. I was thinking how nice it would be to have a bottom fitted sheet that doesn't move around. So I attached tow pieces of elastic to keep the liner in place. I made my own silk sleep sack the same width as a twin bed, and with a zipper, but I think that you could probably add the elastic to any sleep sack. View attachment 43946View attachment 43947
Actually, easier than that. Since the pillowcase is separate, the top and bottom are exactly the same, so I can just flip it so that the opening is on the side that I want.Fantastic idea. I like the wide side opening and I suppose you turn the sheet inside out if you want the opening on the other side and the pillow in the same spot?
I'm back from the Camino, and I'm happy to report that my new silk sack worked great! I never got tangled up in it. I'm thinking about exploring the possibility of making them to sell to other pilgrims. Anyone have an idea of the best way to sell them? Etsy?
Who knows, maybe you'll become a sleep sack millionaire!
I wasn't really thinking about making them on a really large scale, which would involve hiring people to do the sewing. I might try making a few and seeing if I can sell them on Etsy or somewhere.There is an old (2011) thread on this forum about custom made camino buffs. I think the OP of that thread sold out her order of 250 custom buffs, but it took her two years. You might want to start something similar here (if @ivar doesn't mind...) with your sleep sack innovation to try it out.
To tackle the initial financial aspect of it: crowdfunding (like Kickstarter) might be wise. No money invested in materials and such until you have enough orders. Maybe you can even go custom regarding colors/pattern, but that will depend on how serious you are (and how optimistic you are about the difference between expectation and end result).
Who knows, maybe you'll become a sleep sack millionaire!
Just wondering how quickly you can make one of these and if you are willing to do so in a bit of a rush? I'm in Canada and leaving on September 15 for France. I also realize that where you are geographically versus where I am might put a damper on things even if you were willing to put one together that quickly. Thanks so much for sharing your brilliant idea!I wasn't really thinking about making them on a really large scale, which would involve hiring people to do the sewing. I might try making a few and seeing if I can sell them on Etsy or somewhere.
I just sent you a PMJust wondering how quickly you can make one of these and if you are willing to do so in a bit of a rush? I'm in Canada and leaving on September 15 for France. I also realize that where you are geographically versus where I am might put a damper on things even if you were willing to put one together that quickly. Thanks so much for sharing your brilliant idea!
Any specific reason you use silk?I've used a silk sleep sack for both of my Caminos, and the only issue that I have with it is getting tangled up in it as I sleep. I was thinking how nice it would be to have a bottom fitted sheet that doesn't move around. So I attached tow pieces of elastic to keep the liner in place. I made my own silk sleep sack the same width as a twin bed, and with a zipper, but I think that you could probably add the elastic to any sleep sack. View attachment 43946View attachment 43947
It's lightweight and strongAny specific reason you use silk?
Darn clever.And I made the pillowcase as an open tube, so it doubles as a scarf.
Great idea.I've used a silk sleep sack for both of my Caminos, and the only issue that I have with it is getting tangled up in it as I sleep. I was thinking how nice it would be to have a bottom fitted sheet that doesn't move around. So I attached tow pieces of elastic to keep the liner in place. I made my own silk sleep sack the same width as a twin bed, and with a zipper, but I think that you could probably add the elastic to any sleep sack. View attachment 43946View attachment 43947
Yes, there is a seam on the side opposite the zipper.This is a very helpful (older) thread, thanks to Trecile especially for the photos. May I ask: is there a seam on the long zipper-free side? And how long are the elastics that you used?
Also, did you ever use a down blanket on its own? ie. without also using the liner? If so, any feedback on the experience?
Gracias.
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