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.
