Okay, I’m not a seamstress. I have a very basic knowledge of sewing. Most of the things I try are pretty self-taught or trial and error. But take heart! Because I do okay and so even if you’re not a master of the craft, you can do this project. With no pattern! I started by going to joann’s to search for a pattern. Yes, they had one, but it was something crazy like $17. When I looked over it, it was so simple, I knew I could do it myself.
IF YOU CAN CUT RECTANGLES AND SEW IN A STRAIGHT-ISH LINE, YOU CAN DO THIS. I’ve seen lots of nurseries that skipped the skirt all together.
But I will use the space for storage of some hodge podge things, so I would like it hidden.
Once all the bare bones were sewn together I wanted to add a little bit more detail. This pom pom was only $4 a yard (plus I think I used a coupon.)
I sewed it on with a zig zag stitch and left a little trim folded around the edge to prevent fraying. The final product is fabulous, especially since even the most basic skirts at Babies ‘R’ Us are $30+.
It covers all the items under the crib and adds a cute additional detail. A couple other tiny things have happened in the nursery. First, I re-did the mobile (in the exact same way) with a new color. From the start, I knew I wasn’t satisfied with the pastels. Right away I felt this neutral, one color version suited the room much better.
