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Like so many grandparents today, they are separated by several states from their soon to be 'grand baby' and the new parents. Sally came up with some very clever ways to get around working without a crib. She found her stair case to be a great substitute for testing the 'bow ties'.
We both suggest cutting the angle on the ends of the ribbon last, after the bumper is finished and tied onto the crib. You can then seal the Grosgrain ribbon with fabric glue. Satin Ribbon can be sealed with the heat of a burning match . . . do not let the flame actually touch the ribbon.
Sally matched the pink ribbon with a ready made piping in the same pink. Placing the ribbons next to each other rather than on top of each other as a pair, they didn't lose any length before tying into bows. If your slats are wide, you can adjust the placement and spacing of the ribbons accordingly.
TIP: When sewing on piping/welt, use a wider stitch and do not sew close to the cord. This stitch is only to secure it in place and will be stitched over one more time when the right sides of the bumper cover fabric are sewn together.
The ties are sewn on the outside facing fabric before (under) the piping (also known as welt). (If you sew close the first time, you have to sew even closer the second time to cover the first line of stitches. Do the closest stitching on the final stitching.)
I couldn't wait to see it in the crib
Pink grosgrain ribbon accents the crib skirt
I was as excited as Sally to see it finished and kept me posted with photos, step by step. Expressing the growing love and anticipation for the miracle of a baby certainly shows in Grandmother's patience to make it perfect.
The time involved from the planning to the sewing is well worth it. The fulfillment in providing your precious baby a crib set made with love is priceless.
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This is a story about the Stokke Sleepi Crib and the pretty bumper set that's in it.
Once upon a time there was a lovely lady in England named Pamela. She was going to have a baby and wanted to choose her own fabric and make her own bumper for her baby's crib. She contacted Make Room for Baby about a pattern for the oval crib. Now, 'Make Room for Baby' had been asked this question many times before, so they had been working on a solution and were just about ready to announce their newest addition.
Even better, the lovely lady Pamela was coming to visit her lovely mom, soon to be grandmother, on the West Coast. Rather than shipping 'over the Pond', we could ship over the land. So the delivery of the first 'All-Around Euro Slim' bumper Kit went to grandma's house and from there with Pamela to England to turn into a beautifully made crib set with a matching Patchwork Quilt, just in time for baby.
If you have that round or oval crib or cradle, this DIY baby bumper kit is a one size works for all. It's made extra long, and easy to cut to the length you need. The simple instructions come with the zipper that runs the full length of the bumper with the specially bonded fiber inside the poly cover. By specifying your crib being oval or round a paper pattern is included for the fitted sheet.
So, in England right now, there is a happy mommy, looking at her own beautifully designed crib set with her favorite fabric stitched with hugs and kisses surrounding the most precious baby.
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COLETTE'S NURSERY
Devin writes: "Wish I had a better camera to take better pics with, because the crib bumper & skirt are really beautiful! I chose the fabric for Colette's room to be a mix of soft blues and greens. I shy away from the pinks, etc. The fabric was from Amy Butler's Midwest Modern collection."
Devin also used the 'formula' in the Make Room for Baby Kit instructions to have the skirt 'kiss' the floor, giving it that 'designer's touch'.
Thank you Devin, for taking the time to send in the photo of the finished nursery, it looks great!
LAUREN
Lauren writes: "The affordable stuff out there isn't my style but, the stuff that is, is too expensive. I'm okay at sewing and I figure this can't be too difficult. I've found some great fabrics that I'm really excited to use."
After a few e-mails and sewing tips, Lauren sent the picture along with another note . . .
"I got my fabric from Mood fabrics in LA and I love the way it turned out! thanks so much for your help. I love your site!"
Lauren, what a memorable project and a great accomplishment, not to mention the hugs and kisses you stitched in that darling fabric. Great job!
HARPER'S NURSERY
Krystal writes: "Thank you so much for selling a great product. Our bedding couldn't have turned out better and it looks just like the $1000 bedding we were about to purchase from a local boutique."
I love hearing from you and seeing all of your great ideas and beautiful fabric choices. I especially like to hear that you have exactly what you had hoped for and more, while saving lots of money . . . for strollers and lots of other things!
If you are thinking about sewing and have your doubts, I hope these ladies have encouraged you. I am always available and can send detailed instructions on each and every step.
Zippers being one of the things I hated (yes, dread was not strong enough at one point, although this is not a pair of pants), I can reassure you that it is simply sewing along the edge of the 'teeth' on the zipper. You do not, should not, and there is no need to sew a flap over that zipper! The zipper is tucked away between the mattress and the bottom of the bumper where no one goes for even a peek!
If you still have doubts, visit a fabric store and see how many beautiful choices are out there. Sew many choices!
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SEW, how sweet is this?
This has been a favorite set to make of mine for many years. When completing the baby's room for a client I would present the CBQT' as a gift of appreciation for the job. Another 'I feel so good I made it myself" moment. Whether for your own baby's room or giving it as a gift, it is just SEW SWEET, and easy to make. It got the name of CBQT because it includes the comb & brush, a bottle for Q-tipss and the tie-tray. To keep it simple, you need only add a 1/4 yd of fabric and ribbon. You will have very little sewing around the tray, and need to iron on the fusible web to the two pieces of fabric. The gimp and double stick tape is included.
Stick with me and I will show you just how easy it is. We'll start with the tie-tray.
We'll take baby steps
Pre-cut padded cardboard pieces are provided along with the pre-cut fusible web.
AL E. GATOR is not included in the kit.
To 'WALK' you through each step, the kit comes with written directions and photos.
TIME FLIES... WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN!
It's a PIECE OF CAKE!
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My earliest venture in Arts and Crafts shows were baskets lined with gathered floral chintz. This meant the pressing of miles of ruffles & long ties for the bows. Feeling constrained with more fabric on the floor than the ironing board, I moved to my work table with a beach towel. Worried about warping my rotary cutting mat, I soon gave this idea up.
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