Today I decided to take a break from organizing the mess in my basement and make the fitted crib sheet. I used the pattern posted at Sew4Home. I didn't know what to expect - I've never made anything like this before. My main concern, which proved correct, was cutting such a large piece of fabric (the twin sheet), but overall, this was a really easy project!
The first thing I did was cut the elastic out of the fitted sheet. I then ripped out the seams that boxed the corners. Once I was done with that, I pressed it flat.
I moved to my big table to get this cut to size. I had to fold it a few times to get it to fit on the mat. I cut through a few layers.
Because I needed to cut the sheet to 69", I folded it in half and cut it at 34 1/2" - worked great! This folding thing was something I learned from quilters.
I cut my 8" squares out of each corner.
All done with cutting.
I followed the directions on the pattern and made French seams. I took an additional step and, using the corner of my ironing table, pressed the seams.
One of the time-consuming steps was to press a 3/8" seam around the entire sheet, then press another 3/8" seam around the entire sheet.
Instead, on the right side I marked at 3/4" (3/8 + 3/8 = 3/4), then....
...used my mark as a pressing line. I pressed the right side to the wrong side.
Using my pressing line as a guide, I tucked under the raw edge and pressed.
This is how I got two 3/8" folds. It's much easier doing it this way.
To make the casing and hem, I sewed along the edge of the fold using my #10 foot - I lined the bar up with the fold and clicked my needle over one click (or was it two???).
I left a 1/2" opening to insert my elastic.
The pattern recommended using a small safety pin to thread the elastic through the casing. I preferred using my Dritz Drawstring threader! So much easier!
And here's the fitted crib sheet! I can't wait to see it on the crib. Too bad I don't know anyone around here who has a crib that I could test it out on! I'll be shipping this to California in the next few days. Once I get the OK, I hope to make two more.
I made crib sheets for my daughter many years ago. You're right it is an easy project.
ReplyDeleteI think if people knew how easy it was, they'd be giving these as gifts!
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