Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Crib Skirt

I guess people call it nesting...I just call it getting ready.

My grandma is working on a baby quilt for this little guy and I thought...I should do a crib skirt.  Since our baby room is pretty small, I will be maximizing all the storage space I can-which includes under the crib.  I don't want people walking in and seeing all the stuff shoved under there (because let's be honest...I'm sure it won't be as organized as I would like).  So, I decided to buy some fabric, look at some tutorials on pinterest and make my own bed skirt. 

So without further adieu...


measure the length of the crib...the width of the crib (times that by 2) and how tall you want the skirt to be...
 
Mine was 27.5 w x 52 l x 16 tall

measure the base fabric (this is like the sheet that everything is sewn to and sits below the mattress)
measure your fabric and allow for 1"seam allowance..
iron all fabrics

pin down the hems..

lay it out to make sure it looks pretty

sew hems, then sew base to each side of skirt (remember...right sides together)

after all sides are sewn to base...put it in the crib...pretty good fit I think

finished product. front view


close up on the corners...
side view...

All in all it was pretty easy.  It took me maybe a little over an hour.  I got my fabric at Quilts Etc.  It was a little pricey, but it totally fits the room. 

Total Cost: $26
Time: 1 hour







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