This article was published in the June/July 1994 Leader Magazine, the official publication of Scouts Canada. Written by Arnold Appleton, 7th Thornhill (Ont.) Scouts, it is a very valuable resource. It is presented here in its entirety.

SWAP SHOP

Make A Liner For Your Sleeping Bag

Presto! Instant All-Season Snoozing Comfort

from Arnold Appleton

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fold the fabric in half so it is 30 inches wide and 2 yards long.

2. Sew all the way across the bottom (30) and up the side for about 30 inches. (see diagram)

3. Sew across the top (30 inches) and down the side for about 10 inches.

4. With scissors make a 30 inches cut across the side of only one fold of fabric 10 inches from the top.

(This is where you will make a hood for added warmth.)

5. Fold the material over and sew a channel into the fabric where the draw-string can fit.

That's it! It's amazing how warm a liner makes a sleeping bag.  

This article was modified from metric to English measurements, sacrificing about 6 inches in over-all length ( Original length was 2 Meters ) which is fine for boys, but adults will need it if the hood is desired. The allocation on cloth would then be 10-32-(30+6) = 10-32-36 and would require 2 Yards plus 6 inches of cloth with a 60 inch width. An easy way to do the hood would be to buy a fleece ski mask!

- Arnold Appleton, 7th Thornhill (Ont.) Scouts.

You can just buy the fabric and use it as a blanket without any sewing. Good for around the camp fire, but watch out for sparks!! - Dick Busick, OKAMA13