Cradle for a little angel: how to make a canopy for a crib with your own hands

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The fashion for canopies came to us from the hot East. A tent made of light fabric provided the sleeping person with protection from the sun and annoying insects. The aristocrats of Europe gave this piece of interior a special chic, and now the curtain over the bed is associated with the luxury of the castle interior. Today the editors of homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ have prepared valuable tips for you on how to make a canopy for a crib correctly. All the nuances of sewing and fastening, photos of the best models of ready-made decorations for a crib in the interior and recommendations for choosing a fabric - all this is in our today's material.

A canopy is not only a beautiful, but also a useful acquisition for a baby's room

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1 Why do you need a canopy for a crib, and is it needed, in principle
2 Advantages and disadvantages of a canopy over the baby's bed
3 Photo options for canopies for cribs
4 Canopy beds in the interior: a gallery of the best ideas
5 How to choose fabric for a canopy for a crib
6 Canopies for boys and girls
7 Crib canopy mount options
8 How to choose a canopy for a crib - our editorial team's recommendations
9 How to make a canopy for a crib with your own hands
- 9.1 Examples of canopy patterns for a crib
- 9.2 Step-by-step instructions on how to sew a canopy on a baby cot
10 Ideas for decorating canopies in the nursery

Why do you need a canopy for a crib, and is it needed, in principle

Why do you need a canopy in a crib - this question worries many future parents. Opinions about the need for a curtain are fundamentally different. Someone strongly objects to such a structure, calling it a dust collector, while others write rave reviews. Let's look at a few statements:

It is nothing more than a decoration. In fact, the canopy is really beautiful. And, as you know, beauty brings many benefits: the mood of children and parents rises, a beautiful interior allows its owner to feel comfortable.
The canopy over the cradle gives the baby's room a special charm
The canopy helps the child to feel comfortable. A newborn baby finds himself in a huge world, where there are many extraneous colors, sounds and movements. The limitation of space with a canopy allows the baby to feel in a secluded corner.
A baby in a crib with a curtain falls asleep faster. If she is in a common room, then the light and a working TV will constantly attract the attention of the crumbs, preventing him from tune in to sleep.
The curtain will protect the baby from all irritants
The canopy collects all the dust. It settles on all objects in the room, not only on the canopy. Timely cleaning is a rule for a child's room. A curtain over the crib protects it from unnecessary pollution. Wash it once a week and the hygiene requirements will be met.
A curtain over the bed prevents fresh air from entering. If the canopy is made of dense fabric, this is really so. In cool weather, the dense material will protect the child from drafts. It will also come in handy if a split system works in the room. So it makes sense to have a change of different fabrics for each season.
The canopy protects the child. In hot summer, when fresh air from an open window is so necessary, the baby can be disturbed by mosquitoes and midges. The mesh curtain can serve as an additional protective barrier.

If there are curious cats or dogs in the house, the curtain will protect the child from their encroachments.

Advantages and disadvantages of a canopy over the baby's bed

As you can see, in most controversial statements, the canopy still wins. Let's sort out all its advantages and disadvantages "on the shelves":

pros	Minuses
The canopy protects the bed from drafts and a working air conditioner. You can unfold the curtain to protect your child as much as possible.	If the canopy is not properly secured, it can fall and frighten the child. Children can pull the curtains, so it is important to make sure that the baby cannot reach the fabric.
The canopy protects the bed from dust from the street, the ingress of animal hair and pollen.	The canopy collects dust. If you do not wash it in a timely manner, the child will suffer from an allergic reaction.
The curtain prevents glare from a window or chandelier from entering.
The curtain prevents the entry of blood-sucking insects and flies. This is especially true in regions with hot climates.	You won't see a kid covered by a curtain from some corners of the room.
Finally, the canopy is simply beautiful. And don't pretend that it doesn't matter.

So it turns out that the question of whether a canopy is needed in a crib is rather rhetorical. It all depends on your interior and additional protection measures.

If the baby has a separate room, there is no need to curtain his sleeping place from the light and a working TV

If there is a mosquito net on your windows and you use special children's repellents, mosquitoes and midges will not disturb the baby in a dream. So whether or not you need such an accessory, decide for yourself.

Photo options for canopies for cribs

The canopy can be roughly divided into types according to several principles:

by placement: over the headboard (for young children), in the form of a tent (for newborns), around the perimeter of the bed (for children of any age);
along the length of the curtain: to the floor (it covers well from a draft), to the edge or middle of the bed and short;
by style: a decorative mini-canopy, a canopy on the ledge above the bed, a sail-shaped curtain and a royal version on four racks.

Choose which of the listed types you like best. Here are some examples of baby bedding to give you an idea of the different types.

Canopy over the headboard

Tent over the crib

Perimeter curtain

Long curtain to the floor

Short decorative canopy

Sail curtain

Royal option

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Canopy beds in the interior: a gallery of the best ideas

Beautiful and light tulle curtains - ideal for a children's room. The canopy can become a highlight of the interior, and the rest of the design will "dance" from this very point. Original ideas in interior design in a small gallery from professional interior artists.

How to choose fabric for a canopy for a crib

One of the basic rules is that the fabric of the canopy must "breathe", that is, let air pass through. The most common option is net tulle. It falls beautifully in soft folds, does not obstruct the access of fresh air and looks very airy.

If the task is to cover the baby's sleeping place from direct sunlight, choose cotton and linen fabrics

Important! Do not use thick synthetic materials to decorate the baby's crib, they create a greenhouse effect and do not allow air to pass through.

Thin linen, tulle, chintz or cambric look favorably framed with lace and ribbons. You can decorate the curtain with bright applications. Be careful when decorating the canopy with electric garlands. No doubt a child will love this kind of illumination, but natural fabrics can quickly ignite.

Canopies for boys and girls

Traditionally, shades of blue and green are used in boys 'rooms, pink, orange and yellow are more appropriate in girls' bedrooms. Pastels and white are versatile. They can be used in a newborn's room of any gender.

The color of the canopy is selected for room interior.

For little princesses, choosing the appropriate canopy is easy - they will like almost any option

But with grown-up boys it will be a little more difficult. But offer them a camouflage net or a sail-shaped canopy and they will be very happy. So, you will avoid the "girlish" design and will be able to take full advantage of all the useful functions of the curtain.

A canopy in the shape of a camping tent is a great idea for a future traveler's room

Crib canopy mount options

The canopy can be secured in three ways:

in the center of the wide side of the bed against the wall;
over the headboard on a special mount;
along the perimeter of the bed on a frame of four struts.

You can buy ready-made holders for a canopy for a crib or make them to order, as well as do it yourself.

Types of devices for attaching canopies

To attach the curtain to the crib, special holders are used. They can be made of plastic or metal. Usually this is a round or oval ring, fixed on a vertical stand (stick). The canopy stick, in turn, is attached to the structure of the crib.

In such a structure, you can adjust the height of the rack and, accordingly, the fastening of the curtain

The choice of the design of the canopy remains with the parents. There are complete sets of canopies on sale - from fasteners to strings. This kit contains assembly instructions and all necessary fixings. If you are planning to create an exclusive design, carefully consider its reliability.

The most durable option is to mount the holder on the wall using anchors or chops and self-tapping screws

It will not be easy for a kid to pull the curtain off such a reliable fastener. The holder itself can be made by hand from metal wire or a hollow tube.

How to hang a canopy bracket on a crib

The easiest way to attach the canopy holder to a crib is directly onto the railing. There is no need to drill walls or spoil the ceiling. The hinge bracket itself is very light and flexible. Its main drawback is unreliability.A persistent toddler can bend or even break it by periodically pulling on the canopy. This does not pose a threat to his health, but you are unlikely to like it. In addition, the mobile lightweight brackets look very simple, completely hidden by the fabric and are unlikely to decorate the interior.

It is not difficult to fix such holders - they are fixed on the elements of the bed with self-tapping screws or bolts

Stationary wall mounting is another matter. Craftsmen offer luxurious ideas for decorating such designs. They are very reliable thanks to their firm fixing in the wall. Ceiling cornices are also very reliable, the only difficulty lies in their application to tension structures. In this case, you need to prepare a special stand to compensate for the gap between the canvas, the rough ceiling and the bracket.

Important! If you have opted for a stationary holder, the first step is to carefully consider the place for the crib in the room. After installing the bracket, changing the arrangement of furniture will be problematic.

Video: how to install a canopy holder on a crib

How canopy fabric is attached to a crib

The curtain itself needs to be washed periodically, so its attachment is simple enough to put on and take off the fabric as needed. How to hang a canopy on a crib - this question depends on the place where the structure is attached. In most cases, the canopy has fabric loops that simply slide over the bracket tube.

Another option is a drawstring, which is also put on the loop of the base.

The canopy can be fixed with Velcro or other fasteners, ribbons.

For self-production, you can choose any of the listed methods - all of them are quite simple to perform.

How to choose a canopy for a crib - our editorial team's recommendations

First of all, decide for yourself why you need a canopy. Will it be a purely decorative element, or is it practical? As a decoration, use short canopies that decorate the head of the bed. But if you want the canopy to protect your baby from mosquitoes, drafts and bright light, you will need a floor-length curtain. For practical use, it is better to create two canopy options: summer and winter. The first is made of mesh, tulle or fine chintz and the second is of tapestry or velvet.

Advice! When choosing the material for the curtain over the crib, keep in mind that it needs to be washed frequently, which means that the color of the fabric must be resistant.

You can buy a ready-made canopy for a baby cot inexpensively, many manufacturers of baby products offer their products. But if you want to create a truly unique interior, sew a canopy yourself.

Your bright thoughts and love for the baby will make him a real amulet

How to make a canopy for a crib with your own hands

The first and most important stage is determining the location and style of the canopy. The bed is usually placed in a place that is not exposed to direct sunlight. There should be room in the newborn's room for a chair or sofa for the parents. At first, the baby will need frequent feedings, and if he suddenly gets sick, in no case will you leave him alone overnight. Where the bed is, there is the curtain. We talked a lot about the choice of the design of the canopy, it remains only to bring practical patterns.

Examples of canopy patterns for a crib

Please note that the canopy, with all the airiness of the structure, requires a fairly large consumption of fabric. Here are some rough patterns.

Step-by-step instructions on how to sew a canopy on a baby cot

Illustration	Action Description
	For the canopy, you need to make four parts. In our case, this is a canopy with a skirt, so you need one large piece of tulle or organza and three pieces of fabric with a pattern or just a plain color: a skirt, a bow and a bow loop.
	In order to cut the details evenly, you can not draw on the fabric, but mark the cut lines by pulling the thread.
	Cut the hem on the tulle and fabric of the skirt so that all lines are even and no gathers appear.
	Try to cut so that the parts are solid, not prefabricated. The fewer seams the better.
	The stripes for decorating the edge of the canopy should be the same length as the canopy itself. These parts should also be made solid.
	Stitch the trim stripes to the edge of the tulle. Be careful not to bunch the fabric with the stitching. After sewing, smooth the seam and fold the strip of fabric in half. Smooth with an iron.
	The bottom corner of the stitching should be turned out as shown in the picture.
	Tuck the bottom edge of the tulle twice by about a centimeter and delay, carefully straightening the stitch.
	Sew on the fold of the tulle edge trim.
	All stitching points must be ironed with an iron. Do not place the sensor in high temperature - thin fabrics may not withstand.
	To create a drawstring for the skirt, make a fold of about 18 centimeters. Tuck and stitch it. Then sew 5 and 10 centimeters from the outside edge. In between these stitches, you will thread the stand ring.
	Fold over and stitch the hem of the skirt evenly.
	Stitch the top of the tulle to the hem of the skirt from the inside.
	Make a big bow. To make it voluminous, you can put a synthetic winterizer inside. The central loop of the bow is completed with Velcro so you can remove the jewelry for washing. You shouldn't have any difficulties when deciding how to put a canopy on a crib. The drawstring is simply put on the loop of the holder.
	This is what the assembled product looks like. It remains only to note that for the skirt and bow, you can use chintz fabrics with a small pattern, linen, cambric, satin. In general, any option that will be in harmony with your interior.

Ideas for decorating canopies in the nursery

A canopy for a baby round crib can be decorated with a large bow, princess crown or flower arrangement. The design options are endless, you can spy on the idea that suits you in this gallery of photos of designer interiors.

So, a canopy is a structure that performs not only a decorative role. It can be very helpful for you and your baby. Share your impressions and experiences in this matter in the comments to this article!

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