Diy Scalloped Crib Rail Cover

The diy crib rail cover is a simple and low cost solution to a common problem for parents.

Diy scalloped crib rail cover. Better late than never i suppose. Oh sweet little baby beaver how i love you but hate the teething on literally everything. In an effort to save his crib i decided to make a quick cover for the rails. Cut or rip the fabric and batting into strips 10 wide or the width you picked for your crib and then divide them for the length of the covers as in the diagram above.

Learn to sew a charming crib rail cover with this video tutorial. Cut out two flannel strips that are the correct length and width for your crib rail. I started off by measuring the crib and since i m a visual person i had to draw it out. I decided to make mine 9 inches wide but i have a pretty fat crib rail.

Below are step by step instructions for making your own reversible padded machine washable crib rail cover. Apr 15 2015 i wish i had thought of this sooner. At one year old he is now chewing and drooling all over the crib rail too. Add 2 inches to this measurement for your seams.

Whether you are concerned about your child chewing the rail or simply want a darling and unique look for your crib the scalloped. Starting with your long side of your crib rail cover diy project lay your 2 layers of fabric on top of one another wrong sides together right sides facing out if you can t tell which is which on the fleece it isn t a big deal. Take one fabric section with its corresponding batting to the crib make sure the size seems close and decide where you want to put the ties and how long they should be. The diy crib rail cover made our crib look as good as new for our second son.

Take your tape measure and wrap it around the crib rail until it tightly touches underneath then add 2 inches to this measurement this will get you your length and width measurements. Then cut a piece of cotton batting the same size and place the batting on top of your two layers of flannel. Measure the length of the side of the crib you are making the cover for from inside corner to inside corner. Materials 2 yards 1 2 wide twill tape or ribbon two 52 1 4 x 9 pieces of coordinating.

Measure the length of the side of the crib you are making the cover for from inside corner to inside corner. Before vera s six little teeth made this happen. Add 2 inches to this measurement for your length. Start by pre washing your fabrics so it will shrink up all that it wants to before you make your project.

Thankfully the diy crib rail cover is machine washable.