I also cheated on the hems a little and pressed all the raw edges in as described in the tutorial and then just sewed two seams about 1/8″ from the edges.
I did use the home decor fabric as recommended, but I’m still not sure if I like that better than regular weight/quilters cotton. I’m worried that it will get stuffy under there for baby, and I actually liked the lightweight version I have because I felt it was very versatile – I used it as a stroller cover or even a little tent for sleeping baby on several occasions. The heavier weight would be good if you’re using light-colored fabrics and want to ensure opacity.
The tutorial by Sew Much Ado was very easy to follow. The only additional instruction I would add is that using a zipper foot while sewing the seams around the boning proved to be very helpful in allowing me to get an even seam close to the boning.
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It turned out great! I like the black and white fabric too, so cute! I’d love it if you added a pic or two to the Sew Much Ado Flickr Pool, here’s the link if you’d like:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1275633@N25/