Nap Time Crafters: Crib Bumper Tutorial

The nursery is finally finished! The crib bumpers really pulled it all together :)

After my son ended up like this multiple nights in a row I decided it was definitely time for some crib bumpers!

***Note: some have advised against the use of crib bumpers. This decision is up to you and your doctor. Since my boy can easily roll in either direction I feel the crib bumpers do not pose a suffocation risk and are saving him from a lot of caught limbs***

Much better! And a happy baby means a happy mom :)

I made my bumpers from 6 separate panels that tie in place on the outside of the crib. The piping around the edges was the perfect finishing touch! And they're completely reversible which I love! If chevron becomes a bit too stimulated for my little guy I can just flip them around and have yellow on the inside instead.

I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVE this fabric!!

I have a portable crib, but I've also included material requirements and measurements for a standard size crib in parentheses.torqouise

1 1/4 Yards (2 Yards) Chevron in Bermuda

1 1/4 Yards (2 Yards) Bella Solids in Yellow

3/4 Yards (1 1/2 Yards) Bella Solids in Torquoise (for ties and piping)

You will also need bumper pads/batting. I recovered an old set. Mine were 8" tall so add a little extra fabric if your pieces are taller

Cut the following Pieces

For a portable Crib:

2 panels in each fabric measuring 25 x 9" (remember to add to the height if your pads are taller)
4 panels in each fabric measuring 20 x 9"

For a standard Crib:

6 panels in each fabric measuring 27 x 9" (remember to adjust for your pad thickness and height and then add seam allowances)

For either Size:

24 ties measuring 3 x 10" (increase the length to 16" if you want bows instead of knots)
1.5" strips cut on the bias for bias. I ended up using about 7 yards total

1. Fold each tie piece in half with the long edges together. Sew up the long edge and the created a tapered point across one short edge. Trim the excess fabric

2. Turn right side out and press flat. Repeat 23 times :)

3. Wrap your bias strips around a piece of cording and baste in place using your zipper foot. Sew as close to the piping as possible.

4. Baste a length of piping to the top and bottom edge of each inside (or outside) panel. Baste your straps in place. You need 2 straps on each end.

5. Add a panel on top in your 2nd fabric and sew together right along the piping edge using your zipper foot. Leave a 4-6" gap for turning on one of the short edges.