My First Sewing Project!

OK, so I know I said I would have my next blog be about our time in Gold Beach, but I am so excited about my first sewing project, that I had to post about it right away!

I knew that we would get a crib in Montana, so I've been looking at crib bedding sets for awhile now. I've liked a few of them, but none of them were *exactly* what I wanted. The ones that were close to what I envisioned, were well over my price range (think upwards of $300). I obviously couldn't afford to spend that much on something Brooklyn would use for such a short period of time, yet I couldn't just settle on an "ok" bedding set for her. So, I decided to do the only plausible thing; make one for her.

Fortunately for me, Anthony's Aunt and Grandma in Montana are awesome at sewing and quilting. I found some instructions online, and the next day we went shopping! 

Originally, I wanted to do Brooklyn's room in a light/medium pink, and dark grey. However, after visiting 5 different fabric stores, and none of them having the *exact* grey I wanted (I really only wanted a solid, dark charcoal grey), I changed my mind. I decided on doing white and hot pink. 

I have never done any sewing of any kind before. OK, that's a lie. I've sewn Gunther's toys back together when he's ripped a hole in one before, but that's pretty much the extent of it. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I'll save the boring details for another day, but let's just say that it took us (Anthony's Aunt and I) 4 days to complete 2 fitted bed sheets, 6 bumper pads, and a ruffled bedskirt. LOL by the end of it, I was done. But, the end result was exactly what I had envisioned: 

*The bumpers are reversible, and I made a crib sheet in white, so it still alternates!

I am so grateful that Anthony's Aunt was willing to help me complete the perfect bedding set for Brooklyn. I love that I was able to make her something that I wanted. When she grows up, I can tell her that I made it for her all by myself (well...with a little help!). The best part (besides what I just mentioned) was the cost.

The average crib & bedding set costs anywhere from $100-$600+. My costs were as follows:

10 yards of white fabric- $22

10 yards of pink fabric- $22

6 Bumper Pads-             $30

6 yards of piping-         $4

TOTAL COST:            $78

That's right. $78 for the EXACT crib setting that I wanted. I think I made out pretty good!

Next project: Curtains and a baby blanket.

Sources:

CRIB SHEETS:

http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-crib-and-toddler-bed-sheets.html

CRIB BUMPERS:

http://sew4home.com/projects/pillows-cushions/356-stylish-baby-nursery-crib-bumpers

RUFFLED SKIRT:

http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2012/01/ruffled-crib-skirt-tutorial-nursery.html

Just for giggles, here was my inspiration (this one costs over $600):

Pretty darn close, don't ya think?!