Comments on: Ask Design Mom Week: Crib Bedding Pattern

By: Briana

Briana — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:48:57 +0000

I just came from that site. They have everything I’m needing to make another bedding set, except for the comforter.I was really just looking for an average size and can figure out the rest. I will just have to remember to measure when my “babies” are awake to measure theirs. I contemplated trying to borrow them while they were sleeping and hope they don’t notice.

By: Cristin

Cristin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:50:47 +0000

I am planning on just using the bumper from my daughters set and recovering it. This worked perfectly for the bassinet bedding, and I will be tracing the rest of the old bedding for a pattern.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:36:11 +0000

A few great patterns would be: McCalls 5285 (even includes wall motif); McCalls 4855 (includes diaper dispenser as well as rocker and ottoman cushions) and McCalls4328 (includes memory board and basket liner). Good luck to everyone!

By: Alainna

Alainna — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:40:14 +0000

I know this is really late, but this is a great resource for a lot of amazing baby projects: http://sew4home.com/projects/pillows-cushions/356-stylish-baby-nursery-crib-bumpers

By: fav.or.it

fav.or.it — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Wow, what a lucky you have a great mum. Nice!.
Umm..I am not familiar with sewing patterns crib bedding, but I saw nice sites about it here : http://www.ababy.com/itempage.asp?CategoryID=26&tra=42&itemno=4771&AID=10274047&PID=2685702 and this one http://www.bobbyberkhome.com/product/baby-bedding/9862/dwellstudio-gio-lemon-baby-crib-bedding.html hope useful.

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By: Cate

Cate — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:25:00 +0000

i third the amy butler! and, i would look into some delicious organic cotton:

http://www.organiccottonplus.com/prints.html

http://www.robertkaufman.com

just for a couple of sources. congrats!

By: Marylin

Marylin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:52:00 +0000

When I made my son’s bedding (he is #3) I used a Simplicity pattern but also did somethings different and it worked out well!! The best part about Simplicity is they are as their name says, simple, and not too expensive!! The other thing you can do is do part of it handmade and then buy some of the trickier pieces separately!! Just an idea!!

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:40:00 +0000

check here http://everydaybeautiful.typepad.com and here http://www.sewbaby.com/ good luck!

By: heather

heather — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:22:00 +0000

I am not familiar with patterns for crib bedding, but if you are looking for fabric, my favorite place to look is http://jcarolinecreative.com/
They have thousands of amazing fabrics to search through. Good Luck!

By: Janan

Janan — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:39:00 +0000

pattern, shmattern. Put you mattress on the ground. Make sure your material fits over it and drags on the floor a bit (you’ll want to sheet to tuck underneath) cut into the corners. buy about 6+ inches of elastic for each corner. Hem around whole outside. fold corners and stitch. add elastic. viola. Mattresses are so different, deeper, round corner etc… THis way your sheets will really! fit.

By: laura

laura — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:36:00 +0000

I used a basic simplicity pattern when I did my twin's nursery. It was super simple. The only issue I had was lining up the bumper ties to align with the layout of the spindles & corners on my crib (the layout they had was a little different. Super easy.

By: Katy

Katy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:48:00 +0000

No matter which pattern you use, make sure you do some quilting on the bumper after the batting is inserted to make sure it doesn’t end up in a giant ball the first time you wash it (the more the better). I would also suggest using natural batting since your little baby’s face is going to be right next to it for long stretches.

By: Melissa McCulloch

Melissa McCulloch — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:58:00 +0000

For baby #1, I bought a pc of foam long enough to fit the inside of the crib and 10″ high. I wrapped the foam in batting and made a cover with an opening on the bottom that snapped closed (a zipper would have been better). For baby #2, I bought a plain crib bumper from Ikea (very cheap) and made a cover that is basically a very long pillow case. Don’t forget the ties. For both bumper covers I added large rick rack to the top which I think looks cute and was quite easy. Wish I could figure out how to attach a picture of the bumper but I am more savvy with a sewing machine than with a computer!

By: Allie

Allie — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:33:00 +0000

Yep, I was also going to say Amy Butler’s book. She calls for the Fairfield Nu-foam bumper pad stuffing which is really nice.

By: bethany

bethany — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:36:00 +0000

I was going to say the same this as Haydee-the Little Stiches pattern for baby bedding is very modern and cute–it’s easy to follow too!!

By: 1mom

1mom — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:29:00 +0000

Inspired Crib Bedding also offer fabric
by the yard.

I love their geometric modern patterns :)

By: Morph This

Morph This — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:26:00 +0000

congrats! i am currently working on some baby bedding of my own.. baby number 2.

i found a company that sells the inserts for a crib bumper. along with that comes patterns for a sheet, the bumper, and a skirt. she also includes a zipper long enough for the bottom of the bumper.. this way you can take it off and wash it. i have LOVED working with it.

the website is http://www.makeroomforbabykit.com

good luck!

By: Jennifer Cantrell

Jennifer Cantrell — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:21:00 +0000

Simplicity patterns has some nice ones that you could try. Look here

By: Haydee

Haydee — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:17:00 +0000

Amy butler’s last book little stitches has some great patterns. You might be tempted to make them all.
http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Butlers-Little-Stitches-Butler/dp/0811861287