Fold the raw edge of the crib sheet s perimeter in 1 2.
Make your own crib sheet.
Home made items are always made for less.
You can make bedding yourself by sewing fitted sheets.
It is also a great way to save money since crib sheets can be expensive.
Crib bedding can be quite costly.
If you can do those three things you are more than qualified to do this easy peasy project.
While making flat sheets and pillowcases involves sewing in a straight line a homemade fitted sheet can prove more difficult to sew.
This tutorial takes you from two yards of a quirky cotton fabric to a fitted sheet for a crib size bed.
Crib sheets in quirky fabrics make awesome gifts for kids and new mamas.
Amount of elastic to use if you re encasing it.
But at the end of the post are measurements that you can use to makes fitted sheets for larger adult size beds.
The good news is that even if you re a beginner behind the sewing machine you ll find it s a snap to diy a crib sheet as unique as your nursery style.
Since crib sheet is kinda the center of the nursery it should be cute fun and just what you want.
Two yards of fabric minimum 44 width 80 length of 1 4 elastic cardstock or poster board two small safety pins sewing machine thread scissors iron.
This tutorial can be made with any cotton fabric that means you have millions of choices for the perfect sheet for your sweet babe to sleep.
At least owen s still in a toddler bed so he can reap the rewards.
How to make a fitted sheet.
Make your own crib sheet that will fit a standard sized crib mattress to get the exact color and fabric you want for your baby s bedding.
Fold this end another 1 2 in so that the raw edge is encased.
Choose your fabric buy some elastic and get out your sewing machine to make this easy and useful item for your own baby or as a.
Also great for large dog beds too.
Fabric comes in adorable baby patterns and in a wide variety of colors.
Same process and all diy win.
You can though learn.
Let s get one thing straight you can make your own crib sheet for your baby.
The concept is simple.
Start at french seams step 6 and continue until your regular seam crib sheet is complete.
And this was one of those duh moments when i discovered after both kids had graduated from a crib that you can make your own crib sheets.
For such tiny sheets and blankets you will pay an arm and a leg.
Fold sew casing.
80 inches 204 cm you can make your own crib sheets friends.
Crib sheet step 4.
There are lots of good options for crib sheets out there but sometimes you need something totally custom.
You will need 2 yards of cotton fabric.
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To make this tutorial i just cut up an old crib sheet and went from there.
