fitted crib/toddler sheet.

With us packing up during the next few weeks I've had to hold off any nesting and crafting I've been wanting to do. With all the projects I have in mind we would need at least 30 more packing boxes to get them to our new place. But to be honest, I'm going crazy! So I figured I could at least sew a few things just to hold me over and keep me busy until the move.
 I never realized how picky I am when it come to patterns on my fabric, but when I have a vision in my head I just can't settle. I searched and searched but when ever I found a pattern I liked, the bigger the price tag, yikes. So that's when I decided I can easily make fitted sheets for baby boys crib! And trust me, if I can do it, so can you.

What you will need is 2 yards of fabric, measuring tape, fabric pins, 80 inches of skinny 1/4  in. elastic, fabric scissors, sewing machine, iron, and a safety pin.
note: try to stick to cotton, flannel, or knit for your fabric, and pre-wash before sewing. This way you won't have shrinking after all your time and effort!

Cut your fabric into a rectangle measuring 45in. x 67in.
Then cut 8in. x 8in. out of each corner of your fabric.

Pull the two sides of each cut out corner together,with the good side (patterned side) on the inside, and pin together. It should make a "pocket" of sorts. After your corners are pinned, sew each corner together.

Fold the edge of your sheet over 1/4in all around and iron, pinning as you go. Pin or mark a spot for your "start and stop" point to leave an opening, this is where you will insert your elastic.
Sew your ironed down edges all the way around. ( make sure there is enough room to slide your elastic in)

 Attach a safety pin to the beginning of your elastic and insert in the opening you left while sewing. Start stringing your elastic all the way around until you reach your open again.

 Sew the two ends of your elastic together using a zig-zag stitch. I went over it quite a few times to make sure it stays sewn. Then sew the open whole and you're done! Easy, right?