What size to sew baby bedding for a crib

In today's article we would like to talk about how to sew children's bedding. It is best to do this from satin, which can be purchased inexpensively in our online store. We always have high-quality fabric made from environmentally friendly cotton (100%) in stock. Any cut length, width – 160, density – 140g/m2. Of course, other types of material can be used for children's underwear, but only satin has such advantages as:

• high quality fabric and complete safety for the child’s health - hypoallergenic material;
• good performance characteristics - bed linen can withstand a large number of washes without losing its color and strength;
• ease of sewing linen for a baby’s crib (the material can be processed well).

So it’s better to make bedding for newborns from satin and do it yourself because:

1. you will convey all your love and tenderness that you feel for the baby - the aura of the linen will be positive;
2. sewing linen for your beloved child’s bed yourself is cheaper than purchasing it at a retail outlet;
3. We guarantee the quality of the satin we sell.

So, how to sew bedding for a child from satin (we will tell you in detail in the instructions).

What do you need?

To sew bed linen, you must have various sewing accessories, fabric and related materials: only natural fabric is needed (100% cotton is best);

• tape measure;
• 5-6 pins for work;
• tailor's scissors (not only the quality of the linen, but also the comfort of sewing depends on their sharpness);
• auxiliary materials for any sewing work - soap or chalk;
• ruler 100 cm;
• threads – it is necessary to match the color of the fabric from which we are sewing the bed linen set;
• sewing machine and iron.

All this is enough to sew underwear not only for a newborn, but also for yourself (if such a thought comes to mind).

How to sew bedding for a crib with your own hands

Before you start sewing, you need to prepare all the necessary tools:

• Fabric, the width of which will be from one and a half meters with a length of four meters;
• Dense material for sides;
• Thread and needle;
• Sewing machine;
• Scissors and pins;
• Tape and ruler;
• Crayons or remnants;
• Foam rubber and iron.

In addition, you need a good mood and free time. The work done in a hurry will have the appropriate quality.

Cutting is just as important as sewing

Pillowcases

Sewing a pillowcase is simple, but you need to be precise. To do this, you need to fold the pattern and follow the instructions:

• Measure a piece of fabric measuring 70 by 50 cm from the canvas and fold it with the right side inward;

Pillowcase pattern

• The 30 cm corner that remains from cutting should be folded to the top to create a valve that prevents the pillow from falling out of the pillowcase;
• Fold the sides and stitch them first along the front side, and then along the back;
• It is advisable to steam the finished product and iron it.

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Ready product

sheet

The sheet is made using several methods: with elastic and in the usual way. For the first method, the step-by-step instructions are as follows:

1. Cut a piece of fabric and allow an allowance of a couple of centimeters on each side. The result will be a piece 145 in length and 115 in width;
2. Fold the fabric over each side once or twice and begin stitching. The processed edges do not look very nice, so they can also be hemmed;
3. The product should also be ironed, especially the edges.

Pattern for sewing sheets
The second type of sheets is suitable for active kids. It is more difficult to sew, but following the instructions, everything will work out:

1. Cut the fabric 120 by 150 cm;
2. Fold it four times and measure a 20 by 20 square in the upper right corner;
3. Cut it off with scissors, and then stitch the corners and turn them over;
4. Hem all sides, taking into account space for the elastic, which will be threaded later;
5. Insert the elastic into the sheet and stretch it all the way around, then hem it.

Important! The fitted sheet should fit tightly, but not tightly, onto the mattress so that it cannot be brushed off by simply turning the body. If it does not fit, then you need to replace the elastic band with a longer one or, conversely, hem it if the sheet falls off.

Bed sheet with elastic band

Duvet cover

To make it, you need a piece measuring 210 by 290 cm. You should immediately try it on the blanket and make sure that it fits there. The next steps are:

1. Fold the fabric in half and work the top and bottom;
2. 40–50 cm of fabric are left on the sides for a hole for inserting a blanket;
3. Cover the hole with tape or treat it as desired;
4. Iron the product and straighten all corners and seams.

Ready-made duvet cover, sewn yourself

Bumpers for the crib

The bumpers are a useful thing that can protect children from hitting the bed rods. To make them, you need thicker fabric, which you need to buy separately. You can make it as follows:

1. Make a pattern for rectangular sides. Fabrics are cut 40 by 60 along the length of the bed, 40 by 120 along the width;
2. Finish the edges by sewing braid or ribbons to them to tie them to the beds;
3. Turn the sides inside out and fill them with foam rubber for softness;
4. Sew a zipper into each product to remove the foam when washing;
5. Lay out and strengthen the sides along the bed.

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Bumpers on the crib

How to correctly determine the size of a set of underwear?

It is very important not to make a mistake when you find out the size of your future children's bedding set. How to do this correctly? The easiest way is, if you have an old set, carefully measure its length and width (all components - sheets, duvet cover and pillowcase). This is the most convenient option. But what if you don’t have such a sample? Everything is extremely simple! You need to measure the child’s mattress, the size of his pillow and blanket. In order not to be mistaken in your calculations and to sew a set of underwear for a newborn with your own hands, correctly, you should add the following values ​​to the measurements:

· mattress – 10 cm on each side; · blanket – 5 centimeters to measurements; · pillow – 3-4 centimeters each.

About 1.5 centimeters will be spent on the seam, the rest - so that the set is most convenient to use (it is easy to take off and put on bed linen). But this can only be done after you have completed the procedure below. It is very important not to forget this detail: any fabric (satin, including) must be washed before sewing. In this way, it will be possible to determine the degree of its shrinkage. After washing, be sure to iron the satin (preferably with a steamer).

Sizes and measurements

With measurements of linen everything is simple, as for adults; for children there is a classification of linen into single, single and double. It is sewn in two standards: European and Russian. Children's bedding should be sewn based on their height and their own preferences. In general, the standard defines the following sizes for children:

• Duvet cover - 110 - 120 centimeters by 140-150 centimeters;
• Sheet - 100-120 centimeters by 138-160 centimeters;
• Pillowcases - 40 by 60 centimeters.

Important! A children's set differs from an adult's not only in size, but also sometimes in its contents. One of the features is the presence of elastic bands that secure the sheet to the mattress. This prevents the sheets from becoming wrinkled in the morning and ensures better quality sleep for your baby, who often tosses and turns at night.

size table

Why sateen (100% cotton)?

This fabric has a natural shine and excellent structure of the material itself.
The baby, without any doubt, will be very comfortable in the crib where the bed linen is made of satin. The special weave of the threads of the material and its high density guarantee a long service life of children's bedding. If the baby's bed measures 120x60 cm, the satin cut should have a size of 300x150 cm (based on this, calculate the size of the fabric cut if the bed has other dimensions). You can use satin - 300x160 centimeters, it won’t make it any worse. Before you start sewing, you definitely need to try everything on several times so as not to make a mistake and not waste fabric and time.

Materials for production

When choosing underwear, you should pay attention to the materials that are used when sewing: in no case should you purchase synthetic sets , as they do not allow air to pass through and can cause allergic reactions on the skin. In addition, their production uses toxic dyes, which can negatively affect the baby’s health.

The optimal material for a children's bedding set is natural cotton fabrics:

• cotton;
• satin;
• linen;
• flannel.

If you purchase fabric for sewing yourself, you need to pre-wash: the fabric should not fade, and pills should not appear after washing.

How to make a cut correctly?

Here is a diagram of how to correctly cut bedding fabric for newborns. From satin we cut out a pillowcase (necessarily with a valve), a duvet cover and a sheet.

The parameters should be the following: · sheet – 100x150 or 100x160 centimeters; · duvet cover – 200x100 centimeters; · pillowcase with valve – 45x120 centimeters. This cutting diagram will make your work as easy as possible. Apply the contours of the future set to the satin (meter ruler + a piece of regular chalk or dry soap), cut out the blanks with sharp tailor's scissors.

Fabric consumption when sewing

To immediately purchase the required amount of fabric, you will need to measure each item:

• pillow;
• blanket;
• mattress;
• crib.

You can also measure existing bedding. This will save you a lot more time.

An example of how you can cut bed linen into one and a half sets

There are also standard bedding sizes for older babies and newborns. You can use these numbers to guide you.

Linen components	Newborns	Over a year old
Pillowcase	40 × 60	50 × 70
sheet	110 × 140	150 ×210
Duvet cover	100 × 140	150 × 210

Important! It should be remembered that you need to buy material with a margin of 10-15 cm. The fabric tends to shrink after washing, so before sewing it must be washed, dried and ironed.

How to sew a sheet for a newborn's crib?

So, the blank for our sheet has already been prepared earlier, it’s time to move on to sewing it.
The first thing to do is to finish those edges of the fabric that do not have a factory edge. Usually the side sections are processed (threaded with thread in one stitch). This is done so that the threads do not fray, the sheet has a neat appearance and a long service life. If you cut the sheet correctly (see diagram above), there will be factory edges on the fabric at the top and bottom, and on the sides there will be edges that you hemmed in one stitch. The ends of the sheet need to be folded 0.5 centimeters and hemmed. This is done to strengthen the factory edges. This hem is pinned and sewn on a sewing machine (first one edge, and then the other). If the child is hyperactive, an elastic band should be sewn into this fold along the edges (fixing the sheet on the bed).

What fabrics are most suitable for a child's bedding?

Analyzing the above criteria, we can conclude that the best materials for children's bedding will be materials made from natural fibers - cotton and linen. They have all the necessary properties to make a toddler’s sleep comfortable and problem-free. Let's take a brief look at the most common fabrics.

Chintz

Cozy, soft, and most importantly, completely safe for the baby’s health. Calico sheets and pillowcases can even be used for newborns. The fabric can be plain-dyed or printed - with many interesting colors. The undoubted advantage of chintz is its low price, which allows you to buy several sets of bed linen at once.

The disadvantages of the material include its low wear resistance and ability to burn out. In addition, chintz shrinks significantly, which should be taken into account when purchasing.

Calico

This fabric meets all the requirements for bedding for a crib. It absorbs moisture well, allows air to pass through and does not “float” the baby’s skin. A variety of colorful designs and patterns allows you to choose a set to suit your taste.

But among all the “children’s” materials, calico is the thinnest and, therefore, fails quite quickly. In addition, the fabric is not completely smooth to the touch, but has slight roughness caused by a specific weave.

Ranfors

There is an opinion that ranfors and calico are names of the same material, which is not entirely true. The fabrics are very similar in many properties, but differ in density. For calico this figure is 30-40 threads per cm2, and for ranfors it is twice as much. Therefore, it has higher strength and wear resistance.

Ranfors is more pleasant to the touch - its surface is soft and smooth. The fabric does not electrify and absorbs liquids well. Many consider this material optimal for sewing children's sheets and pillowcases.

Satin

A very beautiful material with a shiny silky structure that evokes associations with satin. Thanks to the special weave of fibers, it has increased strength and abrasion resistance.

Interesting fact! It is believed that satin linen can withstand more than 300 washes without changing its appearance. For comparison: a bed made of calico can be washed no more than 180-200 times.

What attracts people about satin is not only its undoubted beauty, but also its lack of shrinkage during washing, wrinkle-resistance and significant hygroscopicity. The only negative is the high cost of the fabric, but this is fully compensated by its durability.

Bike

Warm, soft and hygienic, flannelette is traditionally considered the baby's material. Its feature is a thick double-sided pile that retains heat very well. Despite the density, the fabric absorbs moisture remarkably, is easy to wash and dries quickly.

Sometimes a small amount of viscose is added to the material to increase wear resistance. Undoubtedly, it looks more attractive, but has low hygroscopicity, which is not suitable for children's underwear.

Mahra

This fabric is a dense fabric with one- or two-sided pile, made in the form of loops. Due to this, the material has significant absorbency and also allows air to pass through perfectly, allowing the skin to “breathe”.

The terry holds its shape well - it does not stretch or “shrink”. It is unpretentious in care: it is easy to wash and does not need ironing. It is better to use this fabric for older children, since the contact of the delicate skin of babies with the lint can cause discomfort.

Important to remember! Your baby's bedding should be changed at least once a week. It should be washed only with special powders for children's clothes that do not cause allergies. Every month it is necessary to deep clean the mattress, blanket and pillows and ventilate them in the fresh air.

Linen materials

In terms of naturalness and safety, flax has no equal. Not only does it not cause the development of diseases, but, on the contrary, due to its high antiseptic properties, it is able to heal minor skin lesions. In addition, the fabric perfectly absorbs moisture and maintains thermal balance.

However, linen sheets and duvet covers are rarely chosen for children's beds. Firstly, because of the respectable price, and secondly, because of the difficulties in care. Such products wrinkle greatly both during use and during washing. In addition, dense fabric takes a long time to smooth out, which young mothers do not always have time for.

Bamboo

This material appeared on the textile market relatively recently, but has already won many fans, including among parents of little toddlers. The fabric is considered not natural, but artificial, since it is obtained through chemical transformations.

However, the fact that environmentally friendly bamboo cellulose is used as a raw material allows this material to be used for sewing bedding, including children's.

Bamboo sheets and duvet covers not only perfectly absorb moisture, but also neutralize unpleasant odors. Many doctors claim that, having high antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, bamboo fabric helps to improve the health of the body and saturates it with energy.

Interesting to know! Bamboo pulp is used not only in the production of woven textiles. It makes wonderful fillings for pillows and blankets. They are hygroscopic and allow air to pass through well, and also retain heat remarkably well.

Some entrepreneurs produce children's bedding from blended fabrics, adding synthetic fibers to natural ones. Of course, such materials have increased strength, are wrinkle-resistant, drape beautifully and do not “shrink” when washed. But low aeration, inability to absorb moisture well, and a tendency to generate static electricity make them unsafe for babies. And since it is not always possible to distinguish an imitation by its appearance, when purchasing you need to not only study the information on the label, but also ask the seller for quality certificates.

How to sew a pillowcase for a baby's crib?

Now let's move on to the pillowcase for your baby. How to sew it correctly? The diagram is given above, we will tell you the algorithm for doing the work: take that piece of satin prepared for sewing a pillowcase. You need to tuck it in and stitch the raw edges using a sewing machine. At the corners of the future pillowcase, make a fold on both sides and use a machine to go through these places in one line; then we fold the fabric so that its “face” is on the inside. The valve of our pillowcase should also be bent. And do this so that its end is on the other side. Then you sew everything on a sewing machine. We turn the resulting product right side out - the work is finished. Now all that remains is to iron the pillowcase with an iron and steamer. And move on to the last stage - making the duvet cover.

Recommendations for creating a side

In fact, you can use the sides without a cover, but it is better to sew them separately. This way, you can eliminate problems that arise when cleaning the product. And if additional removable covers are put on the sides, then such a cover can be easily washed and put on again.

For covers, it is recommended to use materials with high density. It can be satin, calico or teak. The material and colors are selected depending on the wishes and preferences of the parents themselves.

It is better to take the material that does not require delicate washing, dry cleaning and special care. It should wash off easily. It can be ordinary chintz or fabrics with water-repellent impregnation.

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How to sew a duvet cover for a crib?

In order to sew a duvet cover for a crib, we strongly advise you to do the following:

• you need to take the pattern that you previously prepared for the duvet cover, fold the raw factory edges, secure with needles and sew on a sewing machine (as you did with other parts of the bedding set);
• The processed blank for the duvet cover must be folded in half so that the sides are even. It is important that the front side faces inward. If everything is done correctly, you get a rectangle of 100x95 centimeters. After this, we sew the top of the baby duvet cover and its side;
• you need to divide the bottom side into 3 parts: 2 parts – 40 centimeters each, 1 part – 20 centimeters;
• one side of the product needs to be stitched to the bottom, but leave 20 centimeters unstitched. These 20 centimeters are the hole into which the blanket will be inserted. We walk another 40 centimeters using a machine;
• Turn the resulting product inside out and iron it thoroughly.

That's it, our duvet cover is ready! We thoroughly wash the entire set again and iron it with a steamer. We hope that now you know how to properly sew baby bedding from satin with your own hands.

Required set

The baby's kit should include the following items:

• two pillowcases;
• sheet;
• duvet cover;
• crib bumpers;
• warm blanket made of padding polyester;
• light blanket;
• canopy;
• oilcloth to protect the mattress.

The mattress and pillow should be made in accordance with the anatomical characteristics of a young child, this will help in the future to avoid curvature of the spine and poor posture. It is also advisable to buy a special pillow for feeding.

The mattress should not be too soft or too hard, as this can lead to poor posture and further scoliosis. You should especially carefully choose a mattress for newborns - small children spend almost all their time in the crib.

When choosing a pillow, you should pay attention to its thickness, size and composition of the filling.

It is not recommended for children to use pillows stuffed with feathers or down: such items easily accumulate moisture, fungi and dust mites, and can provoke an allergic reaction. In addition, feathers easily slip out, injuring the baby's skin, and if they get into the mouth, they can cause nausea or choking.

Thin pillows stuffed with padding polyester are recommended: they are ideal for babies and do not pose any danger: