For the bumper I used the watermelon lattice inside and the solid melon outside. I used LeAnne Barlow's blog for dimensions http://elleapparel.blogspot.com/2012/05/crib-bedding-101.html.
Long side x2
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.75”
seam allowance
Cut and iron all the pieces before assembly. I also had to make my piping. If you need to make your own, remember to switch your footer piece to the zipper footer. I made the piping first.
I then made the ties for the bumper. There are a total of 12 ties. I made my ties a little longer because my crib has extra thick corners that the ties needed to fit around. Therefore my ties measured 25" x 4" with a .25" s.a. I cut the ties and ironed them folded in half & inside out. Then sew inside out leaving one end open for flipping the tie back right side out. Hint: the wider the tie, the easier to flip back right side.
I sewed the open end closed by tucking in the selvage edge and sewing together with the seam showing. I decided to leave the seam since there were so many ties, and I didn't want to have to sew them all by hand. If this really bugs you, you could sew 24 shorter ties and use two at every tie location.
Assemble. Try to match the tie spacing with the bar spacing on your crib. Place fabric face up with ties on top.
Next, place piping on top selvage edge to selvage edge.
Lastly, place the inside fabric face down selvage edge to selvage edge and sew. Repeat for the bottom, and sew one of the ends. Leave the other end open for the foam pad or bumper filling.
I used a large foam pad from Hobby Lobby that was 2" thick. I ended up cut them 50.5" by 12" (x2) and 23" x 12" (x2).
I then sewed the ends and four pieces together. Looks so cute! It's great if you want something a little different or a custom look!
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