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sewing pillow shams

sewing a simple pillow sham?

i am looking at trying to sew some very simple pillow shams. i am not a professional sewer by any means, but can somewhat make my way around a sewing machine. i looked online for some step by step instructions (with pictures) but cant seem to find any. please help

Here are some sites with instructions:

http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/ss/flangedsham_2.htm

http://www.digsmagazine.com/lounge/lounge_pillowsham_pf.htm

http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/pillows/decorative-pillows.htm

Little Vogue baby nursery layette pattern 2878 bonnet blanket coat pillow sham $12.99

~ NEW PATTERN ~ LITTLE BIRDS ~ CRIB QUILT & PILLOW SHAM $6.49

Buying Bedding For Your Baby

There is a near endless array of baby bedding on the market that includes sets that are gender specific and others that can be used for either a boy or a girl. You can buy each piece separately but if you really think about it, it is the most expensive way to go. Just as there are  'bed-in-a-bag' sets for adults they have them for your nursery as well.

A bed in a bag set includes sheet, pillow cases, a comforter, shams, and skirts for adult beds. Bed sets for the baby is the same way. If you are looking to have your bedding co-ordinate the theme of your nursery then purchase sets. You can purchase single sheets so that you can mix and match your bedding.

When you are shopping for be aware that the bedding will be separated by fabric, colors, and styles. Your preferences will no doubt influence your purchase. Do you want cotton, flannel, fleece, or silk? Many parents prefer the cotton or flannel fabric because they are less expensive than silk sheets and are easier to clean.

The advantages to buying your bedding in sets is that  everything already matches. You won't be mixing fabrics, colors, or themes. With everything in one bag you can actually change the atmosphere of the room buy the bedding sets you purchase.

It is important that you match your bedding with the gender of your child. You wouldn't want to, for example, saturate your son's room in pink. In a girl's room however, it is ok to put blue. Most manufacturers are knowledgeable about current thinking regarding gender and what is believed to be acceptable or not. They tend to know what customers want.  You most likely won't have any trouble finding what you want.

Generally accepted themes for boys rooms include airplanes, trucks, or fire engines. Sports is another theme to look for boys. They are generally designed in bright colors - reds, blues, greens, and oranges.

Themes for girls could include ballerinas, faeries, Barbie, princess, butterflies, or flowers. Girl's bedding generally comes in softer colors such as pink, yellow, mauve, blue, and teal among others. Girl's rooms themes are not limited to the above mentioned themes.

Non-gender specific themes for bedding include animals, the solar system, favorite characters such as Barney, the Smurfs, Jimmy Neutron, Sponge Bob Square Pants, and others.
You also have the option of  having your crib bedding custom made. There is a chance that you might not find just the right pattern you are looking for. If this is the case you can have someone make you bedding with your exact pattern. If you sew you can create your own bedding sets for your baby.  There are even materials in gold and silver to  use for your child's bedding so they can sleep in the lap of luxury.

Crib bedding doesn't refer to sheets only. You can get bed in a bag as mentioned earlier. You will find a sheet, a baby blanket, and a baby quilt in most sets. If you prefer to buy separate pieces you can still do that. Most stores have single pieces as well as bedding sets.

As you can see buying bedding for you baby can be a challenging task.
Keep your budget in mind as well as your preferences. You can create a theme in your baby's room with the types of bedding you use. You can use character bedding but know that kids often outgrow certain characters and as your child grows you will likely have to change your themes.

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Little Vogue baby nursery layette pattern 2878 bonnet blanket coat pillow sham $12.99

~ NEW PATTERN ~ LITTLE BIRDS ~ CRIB QUILT & PILLOW SHAM $6.49

~ NEW PATTERN ~ LITTLE BIRDS ~ CRIB QUILT & PILLOW SHAM $6.75

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McCalls pattern 6419 Standard dust ruffle pillow shams bed cover shirred fronce $9.99

McCalls pattern 6419 Standard dust ruffle pillow shams bed cover shirred fronce $9.99

Craft Pattern B 3559 BEDROOM DECOR Spread Sham Neckroll Tablecloth Drapes Pillow $2.99

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