I've finally started doing 'baby' things!
Finally!
We had a crib problem...we somehow misplaced all the hardware to our crib, and then moved. I turned our house and garage upside-down, but to no avail. (ps, I'm totally OCD about knowing where stuff is, so this was a horrible experience!) Anyways, my hero neighbor came over, figured out the hardware that we needed and set it up for me last weekend! (thanks, Michelle!)
So, now that we have a crib, I can get busy making things and nesting!
I already have a little girl, Ivy, and she's been in a big girl bed for forever (remember her quilt, here?)
Anyways, I want both of my girls to have matching beds, so I just used fabric from that same line, (It's a Hoot, designed by Momo for Moda) to make a crib skirt and a crib sheet. I just used a bumper we had.
I love making crib sheets because I usually make my own crib bedding, and this way the sheets totally coordinate. Plus, they're so easy to sew and less expensive than purchased sheets most of the time!
Today, I thought I'd share how I make my crib sheets. I've tried a few different patterns and tutorials, and here is the concoction that I like best!
Materials:
-2 yards of fabric (can be a cotton or a flannel)
-90 inches of 1/4" - 3/8" elastic ( I had a spool of 1/4" so that's what I used...if I'd had 3/8" that's what I would have preferred)
Directions:
-Cut your fabric down to 70" x 45"
-From each corner of that rectangle, cut an 8 and 3/4" square
-With right-sides-together match up the 2 sides of each 8 3/4 square and sew them together with a 1/4" seam allowance.
(this is what each corner should look like from the 'right' side.)
-Next, finish the sheet edge by turning the fabric under 1/4"
-Next, sew that edge under another 1/2" to create the casing for your elastic. (don't forget to leave an opening to fit your elastic.)
-Thread your elastic through the casing
-Sew the ends of the elastic together, and then sew the opening closed and you're done!
super easy!
Thanks so much for this! I didn't realize making sheets was so easy. I'll definitely be using this in the future.
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thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletewhat's the best way to thread the elastic through?
ReplyDeleteI have a little tool, shown in the last picture, that looks like a pair of tweezers with a little metal ring around it. It's my favorite way to thread elastic through anything (get it at Joanns). BUT if you don't have my handy-dandy little tool, a big safety pin works well, too!
DeleteOK- thanks! I've tried the safety pin method before, but it always takes ne forever! i'll look for that tool.
DeleteThis is fantastic! Found you on pinterest, thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteDo you have directions for making the crib skirt? I'm a pretty handy sewer, so pictures aren't always necessary and I can kind of visualize already how it would go together, but the measurements will throw me off!! I want to make a set for my Girl Scout Co-Leader who is pregnant right now. If so, can you email them to me at virginia.ganzevoort@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI didn't use a pattern this time around...I just used the measurements off of my 2 other crib skirts and it worked well...I'll break it out again, and email you the measurements if you'd like!
DeleteThanks for this great tutorial. I love that the elastic goes all the way around the sheet, I'm sure it holds it on the mattress better than just having it on the corners. And with flannel $1.99 at Joann's right now- I may have to make up a couple sets. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Amy
What a fun crib set! PS @GreenMidwest I use a safety pin. :)
ReplyDeleteF.Y.I. THAT COOL LITTLE TOOL IS CALLED A BODKIN. I LOVE MINE, HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 20 YEARS LEARNED ABOUT THEM ON THE P.B.S. SHOW SEWING WITH NANCY.
ReplyDeleteIf the crib shown is the one you are using, are you aware that ALL drop side cribs have been recalled??
ReplyDeleteCool!!! I don't have anyone to make baby stuff for but I will use this to recover a foot stool-Thanks so much
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