Little by little, Ethan’s bedroom is coming together… at least in my head! Progress is slow because I’m a DIYer to the core and want to make everything myself — bedding, curtains, art, and even furniture upholstery. Are you the same way?
Ethan sleeps in an IKEA Sundvik crib, which has solid panels on the ends, rather than slats. I wanted the crib skirt to come down just to the bottom of the frame, and since one side of the crib faces the wall, I could get away with using just a single rectangle of fabric for the skirt. So it’s more like a crib “apron” than a crib skirt, and since I didn’t want any ruffles or pleats, this was the easiest sewing project ever.
MATERIALS:
1/2 yd. fabric (54″ wide) OR 1 1/2 yd. (42″ wide)
packing tape
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Hem the fabric on all four sides so that it measures 52.5 x 16.5 inches.
2. Tape it to the crib with clear packing tape. Nobody will know!
I wanted fabric that would just blend into the background and not compete with other fabrics in the room, so I chose white broadcloth, which is nice and heavy and not too see-through. Many fabrics are just 42 inches wide, but I lucked out with 54-inch-wide fabric, and thanks to a coupon, I spent just $2.40 on this simple crib skirt.
My next project will be reupholstering the chair that sits in the corner of the room next to the window. I already have the fabric — I just need to find the courage!
Hi! I'm Rachel, and I'm so glad you're here. I make creative projects and intentional choices to create a life I love -- and I hope to inspire you to do the same! 
The crib and bedding look great! I can empathize with the DIY route taking longer. My husband wants to make Jackson’s big boy bed, and then other projects we need him to do himself to save money…and it just means things take a LOT longer to happen especially with a little boy running around and getting into everything. I’m so thankful he’s so handy though. It’s too bad I’m not as crafty and handy as you!
A bed?! I’m so impressed! Sometimes I come across instructions for building furniture, and I wish I had woodworking skills! (And tools…)
Amazing idea. Ive been wondering for so long what I was going to do with this crib! Thanks for the great idea.
Great job! Can you please tell me what is height of the skirt when the crib has the mattress on the highest position (for infant for example)? Thank you!