Any of you ever tried....

[southernbelle04]

Baby bedding? I have a friend who is expecting and she wants custom bedding. I bought this pattern. It doesn't look too bad....but I've thought that before and ended up pulling my hair out. Lol.

Fitted Sheet, Dust Ruffle for Crib Sewing Pattern 9140 Simplicity

I was thinking of adding custom monogramming too. But my question, is there fabrics I should be looking for in particular? I do not have children and this is all new for me. I've just noticed on every fabric I've bought how it says not suitable for children's sleepwear. Does this apply to bedding too? The pattern says suitable for gingham, broadcloth, calico. I like the idea of doing your own so you can choose fabrics though. I just wasn't sure what fabrics to look for. Thanks for any advice you can give. I apologize this isn't doggy related.

[McheleM]

Gingham, broadcloth or calico are most likely not going to be flame retardant.

I make baby quilts and receiving blankets and use regular fabric. I think the flame retardant has to do with items of clothing, not bedding.

And just so you know, Joann's has a bumper pad set that's already cut, you just cover them. In the area with the foam and batting.

And they actually advise against pillows and bumpers for baby until they're older and can roll over by themselves, to keep them from scooting under the bumpers and suffocating themselves.

[dawn27]

Never done a crib set I looks to complicate for me. I've done my sons twin bed set. I made a duvet, pillow cases, throw pillows, dust ruffle and matching curtains all from scratch with no patterns. Im sure that the a crib set would be a bit more difficult to do. But I bet if anyone can do it you can my dear!

Check with the woman at the fabric counter she could tell you more about which fabrics are suitable for use as an infant betting set. Most are kept together. If you do decide to tackle the project I will be amazing I'm sure.