Things You'll Need:
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Ribbon (12 strands cut into 5" strips)
- Material for bumper pad exterior
- Fabric stuffing (pillow fabric works well)
- Fabric marker
- Sewing machine
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Step 1
Using your measuring tape, measure along the perimeter of your baby's cradle to determine how much material you will need. For example, if your baby's cradle is 3' long and 2' wide, then you will need 10' of fabric.
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Step 2
Write down how much material you will need to make the bumper pad.
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Step 3
Decide on the material you would like to use for the bumper pad. Your decision may be based on fabric type, color scheme, or pattern.
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Step 4
Purchase enough fabric to ensure that it fits the dimensions of your cradle.
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Step 5
Mark the cradle dimensions on the fabric.
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Step 6
Using your scissors, cut enough fabric to make the bumper pad.
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Step 7
Using your interior padding, fill the bumper pad material to suit your needs.
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Step 8
Use your sewing machine to sew a continuous line to close up the fabric padding into the bumper pad.
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Step 9
Once your bumper pad has been sewn with the fabric filling inside, use your measuring tape and marker to measure and mark six evenly spaced markers on your bumper pad. For example, if your bumper pad is 6' long, your marks will occur every 1' of fabric.
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Step 10
Using your sewing machine, attach the ribbons to the evenly spaced marks. Two ribbons will be sewn at each marked spot (one on one side of the fabric, the other directly opposite on the other side of the fabric).
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Step 11
Ensure that each of the 12 ribbons are sewn properly onto the fabric. Double stitch the fabric to ensure that baby's pulling will not cause the ribbons to come loose.
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Step 12
Fit the bumper pad into your baby's cradle and attach the ribbons to the cradle bars by tying each of the two strands of ribbon together to ensure that the pad stays in place.
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Step 13
Continue dressing the cradle to suit your aesthetic preferences.
