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Any sewers do crib bedding?

kujayhawkgirlkujayhawkgirl
in October 2011 Moms
I think I'm going to make DD#2's crib bedding (bumpers included, don't flame), changing pad cover, and curtains. The curtains I'm not going to have any problem with. I'm really looking for tips, pointers, tutorials for the bumper, sheet, crib skirt, and changing pad cover.
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Re: Any sewers do crib bedding?

  • Sammy-MaeSammy-Mae
    Changing pad covers, bumpers and crib skirt I can probably help you with,  I also do quilts.  do you have any pictures of what you would like?  I can help you more with it if I know exactly what you are looking for.
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    Changing pad covers, bumpers and crib skirt I can probably help you with,  I also do quilts.  do you have any pictures of what you would like?  I can help you more with it if I know exactly what you are looking for.

    I want to make just a one-fabric crib sheet and changing pad cover.

    I want to make a 4 or 6 piece bumper set with one fabric on one side, one fabric on the other side, and then a solid color piping on the edges (I think I'm going to use the Nu Foam inserts), like this:

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/98807148/crib-bumpers-piping-and-ribbon-ties?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_query=crib+bumper&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

    I want a double-trim flat (no pleat) crib skirt like this:

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/114068535/upgraded-bumper-sheet-skirt-with-double?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=crib+skirt+double+trim&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

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  • Sammy-MaeSammy-Mae

    What you want to do is very straight forward.  So what I suggest you do is google step by step instructions.  It won't be hard.

    What will make your life a million times easier if you don't have it already is a rotary cutter.  Here is a video on YouTube of the best way to use one. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ebyZrgkIbk

     If you have precisely cut strips it will make assembly 1000X easier.  I don't know how often you sew but when you make bedding a 1/4 inch seam is standard.  You can buy a sewing machine foot that has a guide on it to keep your seams at 1/4 inch. 

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  • kujayhawkgirlkujayhawkgirl
    imageSammyMae:
    What you want to do is very straight forward.nbsp; So what I suggest you do is google step by step instructions.nbsp; It won't be hard. What will make your life a million times easier if you don't have it already is a rotary cutter.nbsp; Here is a video on YouTube of the best way to use one.nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ebyZrgkIbknbsp;If you have precisely cut strips it will make assembly 1000X easier.nbsp; I don't know how often you sew but when you make bedding a 1/4 inch seam is standard.nbsp; You can buy a sewing machine foot that has a guide on it to keep your seams at 1/4 inch.nbsp;


    Thanks! I'm just starting sewing, so all tips are helpful. What are some good items to have as a "starter kit"? I already have a decent sewing machine, but that's about it.
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  • Sammy-MaeSammy-Mae

    Don't use cheap material it will make you insane.  If there is a quilt shop nearby go in and take a day lesson for beginners. It's worth it.

    But a good starter kit

    -Rotary cutter and a good sized mat and a 12 inch square ruler.

    -A bunch of extra bobbins.  When you are doing a bunch of long straight lines you burn through bobbins fast so if you have a bunch of pre wound bobbins it's less of a PITA

    -A good iron. Don't start any projects without one. It's almost as important as the sewing machine. 

    -3 pairs of scissors.  1 for thread usually small and kept near your sewing machine, one for paper (cheap is fine and one for fabric.  Nothing dulls a blade faster than paper or thread.  Never use your fabric scissors on either.

    -Straight pins. I like the ones that have large flat heads but it's a matter of preference.

    -A seam ripper

    -Patience.

    I love to talk about this stuff so feel free to ask any questions!

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  • Mrs. MoMrs. Mo member

    I made G's curtains, crib skirt, sheets, boppie cover and changing pad cover. They actually were not all that difficult to make.

     Here's a couple of the links I used

    Sheets:

    https://prudentbaby.com/2009/09/baby-kid/diy-cute-crib-sheet/

    Crib Skirt:

    https://urbangraceinteriors.typepad.com/the_blog/2009/07/the-nursery-diaries-chapter-5.html

     

    The curtains were easy since they are just panels & a valence.

     



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