You can use our super-practical PuckSack (swaddle sack) both for tight and loose swaddling of your baby. It is also wonderful for use as a wrap blanket in an infant car seat.
The PuckSack can be sewn from different materials depending on your needs and the time of year—jersey stretches when swaddling and wraps the baby up cozily. You can also sew a sturdy fleece blanket for the car seat with it, as we have also accounted for belt slots!
It features a cozy foot pouch where your baby's little feet are kept warm and snugly wrapped. The wings are equipped with Velcro, allowing you to decide whether the swaddle sack should fit more loosely or more tightly.
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Can I sew the swaddle sack as a beginner?
Our instructions are also suitable for sewing beginners. We explain the process step by step and show you how to proceed with your sewing. It is important to choose a sewing machine needle that is appropriate for the fabric. And here's a tip: do not choose a fabric that is too slippery for your first swaddle sack. A nice, stable sweat fabric, for example, is ideal.
Which fabrics are suitable for sewing a swaddle sack?
You can sew the swaddle sack from many different fabrics. You should take care to use materials that do not cause heat accumulation. Fabrics that are temperature-regulating and allow the baby's skin to breathe well are great.
Which fabrics are suitable?
- Cuff fabric*: For the cuffs; perfectly suited for all versions
- Cotton jersey*: perfect as a "partner" for two-layer sewn swaddle sacks or single-layer as a summer swaddle sack; you can easily sew a reversible swaddle sack using two layers of jersey
- Muslin*: for light, soft summer swaddle sacks. All about muslin
- Teddy or plush: for single-layer construction or for outdoors
- Fleece*: for a winter swaddle sack
- Jacquard jersey: for year-round swaddle sacks
- Sweat fabric*: also usable all year round
- French terry*: can be processed as single or double layer
- Corduroy jersey: elastic, ribbed fabric that can be processed in one or two layers
- Nicki fabric: to be processed in one or two layers; two layers of Nicki are also possible; nice and soft, but not as easy for sewing beginners to manage as, for example, sweat fabric, because of curling edges. Feel free to read my post on "Sewing Nicki fabric"
- Knit fabrics*: for beautiful, temperature-regulating swaddle sacks, usable all year round
- Elastic terry cloth fabrics: for absorbent, somewhat thicker swaddle sacks
Which sewing machine for the swaddle sack?
It is good if you own an overlock machine – several layers come together when sewing.
This can be difficult for a standard machine, especially if you are using fluffy fabrics that can be a bit slippery. An overlock machine handles this best. If you do not have an overlock machine available, sew the seams with your sewing machine's overlock stitch; that works as well.
Tip: embroidery, decorative ribbons, or trims
If you like, you can add embroidery, decorative ribbons, or trims to the foot section. It is best to do this before sewing everything together. You can make the hood small or large – you will find the corresponding markings in the pattern for both.
What do I need to sew the swaddle sack?
- 1 x 1 meter outer fabric
- 1 x 1 meter inner fabric
- approx. 20 cm Velcro
- sewing thread in a matching color
How big is the finished swaddle sack?
The finished PuckSack has a size of approx. 65 by 90 cm (unfolded). This size is suitable for a baby aged 0 - 7 months.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave us a comment.
Happy simple sewing
your Sabine
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