1. Snuggle Sack (aka Frani Sack) Instructions
Siamese Cat Rescue
Snuggle Sack (aka Frani Sack) Instructions

2. Supplies Needed
1 1/8 yard print fleece - Directional or Non-Directional Print
1 1/8 yard coordinating solid fleece
1 yard 10 oz Hobbs polyester batting 48” wide – (this is a very dense batting that has a ¾ to 1 in. loft & is on 48” wide rolls. Really used in upholstery instead of quilting. SCRC can provide to you if you’re approved to make to sell)
Siamese Rescue tags (For new Sewing Volunteers, you will be asked to submit a sample of the pad to the designated person to make sure it meets SCRC standards before you will receive labels. Check with the SCRC Crafting Lead for more details.)
Sewing machine w/needle designed for heavy fabrics
Quilting pins

3. Creating the Pattern
You can create a pattern using poster board or Pellon True Grid (Joanns.com). The overall pattern will measure 40 x 18 inches, and you will need to make a dotted line at the 22 inch mark as shown by this diagram or create another pattern to use for the batting.

4. Cutting
Step 1: Cut the selvage edge off both edges of the print fleece.
Step 2: Fold the print fleece and line up the cut edges of the fleece so they are even.
Step 3: Place your pattern along the cut edges of the fleece (opposite the folded edge) as indicated in this diagram & cut Sacks #1 & #2.

5. Cutting (continued)
Step 4: Unfold the leftover fleece into a single layer.
Step 5: Place your pattern along the cut edge of the fleece as indicated in this diagram & cut Sack #3.
Step 6: Repeat Steps 1 – 5 for the coordinating solid fleece.
Step 7: Iron both the print & solid fleece pieces if they are wrinkled using a warm steam iron. (Be sure to use an iron setting for polyester. If iron is too hot, you could melt or scorch the fleece.)
Step 8: Cut out batting using the pattern. You should be able to get 4 pieces of batting from 1 yard.

6. Pinning
Step 1: Line up top of the print fleece with top of batting; pin to the left & right as shown by #1. Be sure the right side of the fleece is facing up, wrong side towards the batting. (Note: If the print fleece is directional, the pattern will be upside down when you pin to the top of the batting.)
Step 2a: The print fleece is longer than the batting. At the bottom edge of the batting, fold the print fleece up towards the top of the batting until it lays flat, creating a pouch effect.
Step 2b: Fold down the fleece about ½ - 1 inch & pin to the batting as shown by #2.
Step 3: Place the Siamese Rescue tag in between the layers of fleece, approximately 2 – 3 inches from the bottom in the lower left corner (also see photo on next page). The front of the label should be facing up. Pin thru all layers at the left and right as shown by #3.
Pin tag here 3 1 2
Batting is
underneath
Close up of step 2b

7. Pinning (continued)
Step 4: Lay the solid fleece (right side up) on top of the print fleece.
Note: You will not pin the solid to the print fleece or to the batting, but will use the print fleece as a guide only.
Step 5: Using the print fleece as a guide, fold the solid fleece upwards, creating a pouch and making it the same size as the print fleece beneath it.
Step 6: Fold down the top of the pouch about ½ - 1 inch to line up with the fold you created for the print fleece. Pin the fold at the left and right (be sure not to grab the print fleece or batting).
Step 7: Pin the solid fleece to itself at the left and right about 2 inches from the bottom.
batting
Tag goes here between layers of fleece.

8. Sewing Sides
Step 1: The solid fleece is going to serve as the sack’s lining. With a 2 ½ to 3 stitch length, sew up the left and right sides of the “pouch” using a ½” seam allowance. Be sure to sew to the top of the pinned flap.
Step 2: Remove pins from the lining and set lining aside.
Step 3: Repeat step 1 to sew the print fleece to the batting. (Sew with the fleece on top & batting on bottom. Be sure the two fleece layers & batting are caught in the stitching to avoid holes in final product.)
Step 4: Remove all pins except the two at the very top of the batting.
Note: Sew along the black lines in both pictures. Be sure to sew all the way to the top of the fold.

9. Assembling
Step 1: Lay the lining on top of the print/batting with the pouches facing together.
Step 2: Line up the folds and pin the two pieces together at each fold.
Step 3: Line up the top corners and pin the two pieces together.

10. Sewing Tops Together
Step 1: Using a ½” seam allowance, sew from fold to fold around the top of the sack as indicated in the picture.
Note: Be sure to catch the lining, the print, and the batting to avoid holes in the final product.

11. Checkpoint
At this point in the project, the top part of the sack should be sewn together, and you should have two pouches at the bottom, not sewn together. Make sure the label was caught in the side stitching.

12. Trimming and Flipping
Step 1: Clip the corners on the top section being careful not to clip too close to stitching. Trim the seam allowance around the top part’s seams only if wider than ½”.
Step 2: Flip the top part of the sack inside out. Be sure to push out the corners.
This picture shows opening the sack to begin the top section flip.
This photo shows the sack after flipping the top.
Step 3: The “pouch” openings will no longer be facing together

13. Tacking Bottoms Together & Flipping
Step 1: Line up the bottom & side edges of the print fleece/batting & solid fleece . Line up the top & bottom seam stitching and pin thru all layers.
Step 2: Approximately 2” from the bottom edge, place your needle 1/4” from the original stitching within the seam allowance and machine stitch approximately 1 inch. Stitch both sides. (This is done to keep the lining inside the sack during washing & drying.)
Step 3: Trim side seam allowances only if wider than ½”.
Step 4: Grab the bottom of the sack and flip the print “pouch” inside-out over the top of the solid lining. The lining should then be laying inside the pouch of the print.

14. Top Stitching the Pouch Edge
Step 1: Place your hands inside the lining and push the sides outward gently to get rid of any lumps and ensure the pouches are lined up.
Step 2: Line up the two “folds” and pin across as shown.
Step 3: Topstitch across the pinned fold (dotted line in picture). Be sure to catch the “back” of the sack at both ends by sewing just beyond the fold.

15. Voila!
Here’s the finished product!
Suggested retail price $14.95