tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post3425413990206339528..comments2024-03-20T15:00:18.810-07:00Comments on Oleander and Palm: Crib Skirt PatternAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13011116918693965894noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-56395598402879247472016-01-09T19:55:13.407-08:002016-01-09T19:55:13.407-08:00Great Pattern and instructions,I'm a newbie at...Great Pattern and instructions,I'm a newbie at sewing, so I did struggle with the instructions but once I understood, I realized on perfect they were... did mine with a blanket and curtain pull backs... If done as instructed there is enough to pleat all sides... The other comments made me nervous, but realized they just didn't follow or understand the directions...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814618331221945583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-4874929182750199422016-01-04T07:23:44.914-08:002016-01-04T07:23:44.914-08:00Great pattern! Just made this over the weekend and...Great pattern! Just made this over the weekend and it looks AWESOME! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-68635584899297171582015-12-31T19:59:05.260-08:002015-12-31T19:59:05.260-08:00You are right! The math does not add up here! You...You are right! The math does not add up here! You would only be able to cut 2 16" wides strips from a 45" wide piece of fabric. 2 strips out of 2 yards means you only have 144" of total length!<br /><br />The pattern calls for 176" total length of 16" wide fabric!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515199321045726978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-21902106334107665812015-12-01T14:00:31.027-08:002015-12-01T14:00:31.027-08:00Same problem here. Cut all the fabric; didn't ...Same problem here. Cut all the fabric; didn't have enough for pleats.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429837700445655075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-70257401341442571962015-12-01T14:00:06.462-08:002015-12-01T14:00:06.462-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429837700445655075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-1915781148335089742015-11-01T13:16:02.862-08:002015-11-01T13:16:02.862-08:00This is exactly what I realized thankfully before ...This is exactly what I realized thankfully before I started cutting pieces. I am inexperienced at sewing am I right in thinking the following?? If you cut the pieces exact as she has them here it will be too short. Each piece should measure at least 1/4' more all the way around in order for seam allowance. Right??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555860763990037144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-6143562004915056042015-10-21T20:33:36.891-07:002015-10-21T20:33:36.891-07:00unfortunately I cut all the pieces the measurement...unfortunately I cut all the pieces the measurements you gave and then by the time I hemmed the sides I didn't have enough material left for a 4" pleat. Very disappointed as I should have cut all the pieces a little wider than the measurements in the picture.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-50919138638346186092015-02-11T11:54:57.365-08:002015-02-11T11:54:57.365-08:00Thanks for posting this! I consider myself a begi...Thanks for posting this! I consider myself a beginner and it turned out perfect and (only) took me a couple of hours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-50340510865938308222014-11-01T14:29:40.248-07:002014-11-01T14:29:40.248-07:00Thanks for posting this -- one of the easiest thin...Thanks for posting this -- one of the easiest thing I've made in a long time. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern with all of us. My granddaughter who will be arriving next February will have a fabulous room!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-27936915968082480422014-09-28T17:48:11.135-07:002014-09-28T17:48:11.135-07:00So cute. I love the bike on the wall too! Did you ...So cute. I love the bike on the wall too! Did you make it also or purchase it? If you purchased it would you give me the contact info? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-59167767816342620412014-09-04T07:17:00.975-07:002014-09-04T07:17:00.975-07:00Yes, it's just to save fabric. If you want to...Yes, it's just to save fabric. If you want to buy more fabric and cut the stripes the length of the fabric instead of the width that is fine. It kind of depends on the pattern of the fabric and which direction you want it to hang. I hope that helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011116918693965894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-21473617549302927402014-09-03T11:31:34.376-07:002014-09-03T11:31:34.376-07:00I am using a light shade of yellow for this crib s...I am using a light shade of yellow for this crib skirt but realized that following your instructions would create seams showing in the skirt pieces. Sewing the two 16 inch pieces together to make a long piece as instructed in number 3 would create additional seems. Is this just to save fabric? Is there another way to do this and avoid extra seems? Thanks for your help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-16208616379234298682014-07-12T10:50:42.382-07:002014-07-12T10:50:42.382-07:00How do you cut 4 strips at 16 inches wide. If the ...How do you cut 4 strips at 16 inches wide. If the width of the fabric is only 45 inches wide...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379059107784178938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-46364388832839817942014-01-14T15:32:00.954-08:002014-01-14T15:32:00.954-08:00What is a good price to charge for making these?What is a good price to charge for making these?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821462362623242597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-63610842367043598342013-11-27T14:59:06.377-08:002013-11-27T14:59:06.377-08:00I d like to add 3 layers of ruffles, how much fabr...I d like to add 3 layers of ruffles, how much fabric should I buy? And how wide should the ruffles be? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-16089718610961602092013-11-04T00:25:18.919-08:002013-11-04T00:25:18.919-08:00Hello, I was just wondering how do I print the pat...Hello, I was just wondering how do I print the pattern out? Thank you,AmyAmy Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454196663726204751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-15415369896505404412013-10-18T18:58:25.924-07:002013-10-18T18:58:25.924-07:00Love this pattern. Perfect for the Dr Suess quilt ...Love this pattern. Perfect for the Dr Suess quilt I made for my grandson. I purchased the book panel fabric and found it to be wide to use as a bumper but this pattern is exactly what I need to finish the crib set. Thanks;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-1163969565013304552013-09-30T20:07:12.098-07:002013-09-30T20:07:12.098-07:00Yes, that would be great. It would even be a smal...Yes, that would be great. It would even be a smaller seem.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011116918693965894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-45354714139826202302013-09-30T17:58:51.434-07:002013-09-30T17:58:51.434-07:00Thanks for this cute yet simple crib skirt. I do ...Thanks for this cute yet simple crib skirt. I do have a question though, how big is the seam when you sew the skirt pieces to the base fabric piece. Is it the typical 5/8 inch seam? I am not there yet but looking ahead. thanks so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-7802246676452572882013-03-10T12:37:12.659-07:002013-03-10T12:37:12.659-07:00That would be really cute! I think it would be si...That would be really cute! I think it would be simple enough, just piece in a strip of the fabric right in the middle of each side of the skirt. I would make it the exact size of the pleat and it should look fantastic. Be sure to post a picture on my facebook page of your completed project. I'd love to see it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011116918693965894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-39960613959089682992013-03-06T11:54:53.585-08:002013-03-06T11:54:53.585-08:00Do you think it would be too difficult to put diff...Do you think it would be too difficult to put different fabric in the inside of the pleat? I really like your pattern. Best one I've seen yet and I'm excited to try it! Thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-70190575496269877832013-03-05T07:07:27.332-08:002013-03-05T07:07:27.332-08:00Great! Nice that you have a sis to sew for you. ...Great! Nice that you have a sis to sew for you. I need one of those :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011116918693965894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-49273902210230876882013-03-04T16:17:45.594-08:002013-03-04T16:17:45.594-08:00Love the simplicity. Can't wait to pass this p...Love the simplicity. Can't wait to pass this project on to my sister. Thank you for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-68207290228074316052013-02-18T15:30:07.998-08:002013-02-18T15:30:07.998-08:00Amen to custom, one of a kind, not out of a catalo...Amen to custom, one of a kind, not out of a catalogue or from Target. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011116918693965894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264100415266920029.post-18682387529097474512013-02-18T15:28:46.869-08:002013-02-18T15:28:46.869-08:00No problem! I have a crib sheet pattern as well, ...No problem! I have a crib sheet pattern as well, the link is in this post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011116918693965894noreply@blogger.com