By EasyHow

How to make a canopy for a crib

If you are going to hang a canopy on the crib – it is the right decision. The canopy is not only beautiful, but also practical. Under a light cover of kid will feel more comfortable, because this curtain creates for the child a world of his own. The canopy will protect the baby in summer, mosquitoes and flies. If the baby crib is in your bedroom, the canopy will help him not to pay attention to the light from the lamp. Besides, the child will not be deposited dust. To make a four-poster bed on a cot with his hands is not as difficult as it might seem in the beginning.

You will need

Pre-selected fabric (great choice of organza or velvet curtain fabric); the various decorations to the canopy if required (for girls, you can take the ruffles or lace); the frame, which can either be ordered in the factory, or make handmade; sewing supplies fabric treatment.

Instruction

Take a piece of fabric. Fabric width should be 1.5 meters. Her need to hem the edges, and if you want to decorate. Fabric must be attached to the frame.

But before fixing of fabric to make a frame. It will be more difficult. For the frame you want to bend the metal rod with the letter "P" or a semicircle (here you may need a strong male hand) and attach the rings. Then attach a bar over the bed baby. With rings connect the fabric to the frame. The basis of the canopy ready.

Make the finishing touches, decorate the crib of your baby according to your taste. Use for decoration different ribbon, butterfly fabric and all the things that your child will enjoy.

Note

When attaching the frame, hand made, remember the safety rules. To sleep was healthy and strong, and the interior is suited perfectly to the baby, the mounting frame must be robust and not pose a threat to the health of the child.

Useful advice

You need to pick a shade cloth to match the decor of the nursery. If you make a canopy to protect child from mosquitoes, carefully check whether the cracks are formed at the edges of the crib.