I made a crib sheet out of the most dainty yellow and white seersucker for baby girl’s crib using this easy peasy tutorial (by the way, threading 80” of elastic around the sheet may or may not give you a hand cramp while you’re watching The Closer – just sayin’)
But I love the tutorial SO much that I’m absolutely going to make more. With more seersucker. Because I heart seersucker, especially in a Southern baby girl’s nursery.
And they really do fit like a dream without having to pull and tug and throw your back out (or in my case, put myself into labor) to get them over those crib mattresses.
Seriously, why are crib sheets so flippin’ HARD to put on!?
Oh … I’m thinking with the money I saved from making our own sheets and buying inexpensive white crib bumpers instead of a $$ crib set (which I did for Emma and have NO regrets), I can maybe get a 35mm lens so I can actually get a shot of the whole crib.
Anyway, when Emma came into the dining room while I was sewing the sheet to ask what I was making and “is it for me?” I knew I needed to whip up something for her. I’ve been making stuff for baby girl for so long that I’ve neglected our little monkey.
Enter the world’s easiest skirt.
Hint: use wider ribbon.
Since it’s the width of fabric (usually around 45”), it’s perfect for twirling and jumping … both of which Emma does a lot.
J’adore.
We’ve been struggling a little with the pending arrival of baby girl. Emma just doesn’t quite understand why she is not the center of attention anymore, so the least I can do is crank out something to make her feel special.
It’ll all work out.
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LOVE the yellow seersucker!
Heather´s last [type] ..Im diagnosing myself
So so sweet – the sheet, the skirt and especially the lovely twirly girl:)
Lillian´s last [type] ..August 24
Mine is still adjusting, 8 months in… beautiful work!
Kelly Langner Sauer´s last [type] ..spinning or- the current state of my brain
I’m in awe of your craftiness! And how adorable is that skirt?! Love, love, love the trim and Emma twirling in it. I hope you’re feeling as well as possible.
love that skirt!! That is the first thing Molly says when she puts on a skirt or dress …. “Look, it twirls”!!!
diana aka meme´s last [type] ..Match Makercom!
Also I love the new header! So pretty.
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I might be a little in love with that material. Don’t know if I have the energy to go to the store and then actually make something, but this could be just what I need for the little girly down the street who is turning 3.
super cute and as always, your photos and processing knock me over!
LOVE the crib sheet and skirt.
I’m trying to be craftier…would love to learn some sewing, but to be honest…having boys, I think their clothes would be harder to make. LOL…no easy skirts! I’m getting ready to convert some aplix diapers to snaps…we’ll see how that goes before I try being any craftier.
I understand about Emma…I don’t know if I mentioned this while I was there, but a lot of what helped us was making some things HIS decision. Like, baby toys we were going to give to Reese, we made sure and went through the toys with Andrew, made it a point that he didn’t play with them anymore, and let him choose which ones we could give to the baby/let him help put the toys away in the baby’s room, etc. He still grabs toys out of his hands and suddenly wants to play with old stuff on occasion, but it helped, rather than just presenting the baby with something and having Andrew say, “Hey, that’s MINE!” Definitely make it a point to have some “private time” with her when you can, in between feedings and naps…that will help too! :-) You will do fine and she will be a great big sister. :-) I can’t wait to meet the new little one! I’m thinking next time I come to Anderson, it’ll just be with Reese or something. :-)
Love this. SO MUCH. I want to make crib sheets. Might come off a bit strange cuz I don’t have a baby. Possibly get me investigated by the police…….
I am so jealous of your sewing skill and I totally want a crib sheet (or 12) just like that! And the skirt? SWOON. Wnat one. Wish I had some skills like you! :)
both turned out adorable!
oh my goodness, that is the most adorable bedding — AND skirt!! i’m sooooo not handy with a sewing machine, but i have a deep appreciation for those who do and make good use of it. that yellow seersucker is GORGEOUS!!
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you are so crafty :)
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I love that she has a skirt to match the sheet. So fun. You’re such a good Momma. :)
You are way too awesome. A perfect, thoughtful, crafty mamma. I LOVE that impromptu skirt and the pics to go with! You will need to take a pic of Emma in the crib with new baby wearing that skirt on the matching sheets for a big pile of seersucker love.. hehehe..
So far, three months in, Zoey basically ignores and pays zero attention to Maddie. There isn’t insane jealousy, or really any issue at all. Just total indifference. Zoey is four, though, and I know Emma is three. That could be a real difference.
Occasionally Zoey will spontaneously kiss or hug Maddie, and she runs for the paci or bottle if Maddie cries – but mostly because she’s irritated by it.
I got my first sense of the big sis/little sis relationship the other day. Both girls were on the bed and Zoey was talking and talking a mile a minute. Maddie was staring at her the entire time, fascinated. Zoey did not even notice that Maddie was there. I figure this kind of thing will probably go on for a long, long time…
Oh, and this comment is insanely long, but one more thing:
When the baby was born — we decided to let Zoey introduce her sister to the extended family. So it was hubby in delivery room, then he went to get Zoey to meet the baby. Just the three of us. After ten minutes or so of our tight family unit, Zoey got to show off her new baby to her grandparents and bring them in. It put her in charge and made her the center of attention during this important moment. The baby won’t know the difference, so we figured it was really important to gush and gush about what an amazing big sister Zoey was right after Maddie was born. I think it helped.
Anyway, just my two cents! (or more like a dollar in change!)
Hope you are resting. I’m totally stalking your Flickr and blog now.. hehe…
-em
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Love the color. you are crafty I like to sew but Im a beginner and not quite that good yet lol. I have the 35mm and I LOVE it. Have photos on my page that shows what the look of a 35mm great investment imo!
man! I wish I could make clothes . . . That would save me a BUNDLE!! ;)
I feel ya’ on the crib sheets. I always just ended up taking the mattress out all together, slipping it on and then beating the mattress back into place. Lol.