How to Make a Crib Sheet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pre-wash the fabric.

   This allows for any shrinkage before you start cutting the fabric to sew the crib sheet.
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   Step 2: Cut a piece of fabric to measure 70 inches by 45 inches (1.78 m by 1.14 m).

   ,, Sew a narrow seam.
   
   Reinforce the seam by sewing a second seam over the first one.
   
   Repeat the process until all 4 corners have been sewn. , Sew the hem in place with a zig-zag stitch. , Fold one piece of elastic in half.
   
   Sew it to the center of the first corner seam.
   
   Use a zig-zag stitch to sew the elastic from the center of the corner, stretching the elastic while sewing the zig-zag seam.
   
   Sew the other half of the elastic in the same way. ,
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   Step 3: Cut a 9-inch (22.86 cm) square from each corner of the fabric.

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   Step 4: Fold the fabric over diagonally

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   Step 5: with right sides facing each other

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   Step 6: and pin the 9-inch (22.86 cm) sides together to form the first corner of the crib sheet.

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   Step 7: Fold and press under the edges all the way around the entire crib sheet.

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   Step 8: You will need 4 feet (1.22 m) of elastic

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   Step 9: cut into 4 1-foot (.3 m) lengths.

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    Step 10: Sew the elastic to the remaining 3 corners of the crib sheet.

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