How to Sew Fitted Crib Sheets

Fitted crib sheets are so easy to make that you could whip one up for every day of the week. You'll be able to match the color scheme of your nursery or the print on your bumper pads for a custom-made look, and shop fabric sales to save money on nursery-print material.

Things You'll Need

• Fabric
• Scissors or a rotary cutter and mat
• Thread
• 3/8-inch elastic

Instructions

Making a Fitted Crib Sheet

1. Purchase cotton, cotton-blend or flannel fabric. Cut a piece of fabric that measures 70 inches by 45 inches.

2. Cut a square that measures 8 3/4 inches from each corner.

3. Line up the cut edges of a square with the right sides of the fabric together and stitch. This forms a fitted corner. Repeat with the remaining three corners..

4. Press under 1/4 inch on all sides of the sheet, then press under 1/4 inch again. Sew the hem.

5. Cut four pieces of 3/8-inch wide elastic measuring 15 inches each. Fold a piece of elastic in half to find the middle, and tack the middle to a corner seam. Stretch the elastic to 12 inches in each direction and sew it down, using a zig-zag stitch.

Tips & Warnings

• This crib sheet will accommodate mattresses up to eight inches deep. Use a queen-size flat sheet to make two crib sheets.

References

• Bundles of Love: Crib Sheets Pattern

Resources

• Thrifty Fun: How To Make Fitted Crib Sheets