My first tutorial! Hopefully this makes enough sense...
This tutorial is for a box pleat crib skirt or otherwise know as a tailored crib skirt I believe. This picture and fabric does not show the box pleat very well. There is just one box pleat in the center of each side of the crib. There are no pleats on the ends.
Step ONE: Cut fabric.
You will need:
2 lengths of fabric that are 62 1/2" x 15 1/2" for the sides of the crib and
2 lengths of fabric that are 29" x 15 1/2" for the ends of the crib
For a crib skirt with a stripe at the bottom in accent color (for example see my valences) you will need:
2 lengths of main fabric that are 62 1/2" x 11"
2 lengths of accent color fabric that are 62 1/2" x 5 1/2"
2 lengths of main fabric that are 29" x 11"
2 lengths of accent color fabric that are 29" x 5 1/2"
Step One B (for crib skirt with a stripe on bottom only): Match up each piece of main fabric with an accent color fabric piece of the same length. Sew main fabric piece to accent color piece with right sides together 1/2" from edge (or surge to keep from future fraying). Do this with all four pieces of main fabric so that you have four lengths of fabric with the main color on top and a stripe of accent fabric on the bottom. Continue on to Step Two.
Step Two: Hem fabric ends.
Fold the narrow ends of each piece of fabric over 1/4", then fold the end over 1/4" again so that the raw fabric edge is on the inside. I hate to pin, so I fold as I stitch which is why I do a 1/4" hem on the ends. It is much easier to fold a 1/4" hem as I sew than a 1/2" or 1" hem. If you are not comfortable with folding the hem as you sew, then pin.
Step Three: Hem bottom edge.
Here you will want a 1/2" hem. Fold the bottom edge of fabric over 1/2" then fold it over 1/2" again so that the raw edge is on the inside. Pin. Sew. Of course you can always do as I do and cheat. I love
The Nester's saying that "It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful." So when I do things for my own home I'll take whatever shortcuts I can as long as it still looks great. So I "cheated" on this by just doing as I did on the end hems. Fold and sew a 1/4" hem instead of folding, pining, and sewing a 1/2" hem. It just makes the skirt 1/4" longer.
Step Four: Create the box pleat.
This is the fun part! Not because it's difficult, but it's a box pleat skirt so it's fun to finally see the pleat. Or maybe I'm just easily amused... Anyway I've drawn a diagram to help you see this. (And besides, I goofed up and didn't allow enough fabric to make the size pleat that I wanted to so I ended up with only 1/2" where I should have had 2". Follow the diagram and your's will be much better than mine!)
Find the exact middle of both of the long lengths of fabric and mark with a pin or marking device (if you stay within 1/2" of the edge you should be safe to mark with a pen or pencil as it will be in the seam allowance and not show in your final masterpiece). (Note that there will only be pleats on the sides of the crib skirt and not on the ends.) Then measure 4" on either side of the middle and mark. Pinch fabric at the far left mark and bring it in to the middle mark. Pin. Repeat with the right side.
Your fabric should be folded as in the diagram above only tighter and pinned with raw edges together of course instead of loose. In other words the point at which the two sides should meet is on the line right under the 4. (Does this make sense or is it confusing. I seem to have that effect on people... Confusing them I mean...)
Next stitch the pleat together 1/4" from the edge (only 1/4" so that your seam will not be visible in your final masterpiece). This will hold your pleat together till you stitch it to the deck (the part that goes under the mattress) without the risk of a pin falling out.
Step Five: Cutting out the deck.
In a perfect world everything would come out to the exact specification that you intended: the need for a deck piece that is 54" x 28" (remember we are allowing for 1/2" seam allowance). However, the world is far from perfect. And I don't know about you but my sewing isn't always perfect either. So I save this cutting for now.
Lay the fabric from which the deck will be cut out on a large, flat, preferably somewhat hard surface (ie: your living room floor) with the right side facing down. Really any fabric can be used for this. I used some cheap muslin that I had on hand. Then lay out your skirt piece like in the picture below.
Once you are satisfied that your corners are square and the sides are straight, and the inside rectangle is approximately 53" x 27", trace the inside edges with a pen. Remove the skirt pieces and cut the deck fabric 1/2" on the outside of the line you traced (seam allowance remember).
Step Six: Sew(Surge) the skirt to the deck.
With right sides together sew (or surge) each skirt piece to the deck 1/2" from the raw edge.
Step Seven: Put Crib Skirt on crib.
Step Eight: Stand back and admire your beautiful masterpiece!
My first tutorial! Hopefully this makes enough sense...
Step Three: Hem bottom edge.
Your fabric should be folded as in the diagram above only tighter and pinned with raw edges together of course instead of loose. In other words the point at which the two sides should meet is on the line right under the 4. (Does this make sense or is it confusing. I seem to have that effect on people... Confusing them I mean...)
Once you are satisfied that your corners are square and the sides are straight, and the inside rectangle is approximately 53" x 27", trace the inside edges with a pen. Remove the skirt pieces and cut the deck fabric 1/2" on the outside of the line you traced (seam allowance remember). 
I love babywearing! I didn't always. When the girls were babies I had a Evenflo Snugglie; but it was so hard to get them in and out, especially if they were sleeping. I did find it useful when RaeRae was a small baby. We lived only a block from the library, so I would put her in the Snugglie and then zip up My Man's winter jacket over the both of us. It wasn't long though before she grew too big for that. I also had a ring sling but it was too big for me (it didn't have a long tail) and it had such thick padding on the rails that the baby seemed to get lost and smothered in it. Needless to say I didn't think very much of babywearing at that time. When I was pregnant with Baby Bear though, I knew that I was going to have to be able to carry him hands free more than I had needed to with the girls. I had some friends who had been able to babywear successfully, so I thought I would do some more research into it. I am SO glad I did! The MUST-Go-To site for finding out more about babywearing is The Babywearer. They have so much information about so many different kinds of baby carriers, pros and cons, how to's, diy tips, and so much more! My most used carrier has been the Wrap Style carrier. Also known as the Moby Wrap. I actually have three of these that I made myself. Two of a brown cotton/polyester blend, light knit fabric, and one of a cotton gauze. The knit is great because it's no-sew, so it's super easy to make! I just took 4 yards and cut it in half length-wise so I would have two carriers. It's also great for small infants and for nursing because you can get a snugger fit. The con of knit is that it does tend to stretch and sag if I carry Ally with it. You also wouldn't want to use a 100% polyester knit... It's way to hot!
Here I am hiking with Baby Bear in what Moby Wrap calls the Lotus Hold. His feet are crossed and tucked up infront of him. It's a great position for babies who are gassy, or like Baby Bear, want to feel more secure but still face forward to see all that's going on. He fell asleep so I tucked his head just inside the part going over my shoulder so his head wouldn't bob all around. Also to make the wrap look more stylish I tied the knot on the side, as you can see, instead of infront or in back. (I wouldn't recommend doing that for all holds though.)
Here's the Baby Bear after he woke up. His feet are still tucked up to his chest, but his arms and head are free to move around.
Here he's a little older and feels safe enough to let his feet dangle.
Here I am using the wrap made from the cotton gauze. It's more light weight than the knit. The cons are that you do have to hem or surge the edges, it's not as stretchy so it's harder to get the right fit for nursing. The knit wrap is my first choice to take shopping. Especially if I'm shopping alone with all three kids! It makes shopping trips much quicker too because I don't have to stop and sit to nurse Baby Bear... I nurse him hands free while I shop! And with the knit wrap it's very modest and discreet.
Here I am with the Ring Sling that I made. (Baby Bear was sleeping so I borrowed a baby doll to pose with :-) ) You can find all the information you need to make a ring sling at Jan Andrea's site. Before making your own Ring Sling, PLEASE!!! read the information that she has first! It's important to the safety of your baby that you use the right fabric and rings. 
Here is My Man posing with Baby Bear's baby bear (Baby Bear was already sleeping). Honestly though, this carrier hasn't been used much. A Pouch Sling should be custom made to fit the adult wearer, and I'm afraid that I made this one a touch to small. It works, but it's a little snug. For more help in measuring for the right fit watch this video from ZoloWear (I wish I had seen it before making the Pouch). If you are not certain of the amount of fabric you should use add an inch or two. Remember, you can always make it smaller. The other thing that would make this a little nicer is a button to adjust the fit. ZoloWear has video instructions on how to use a Pouch Sling and you can see the advantages of having an adjustable fit (Getting Started video).
Ah, the swing
RaeRae's first fish!
"Ally's" first fish
Watching Mommy hang out clothes
So sweet
Swinging with Auntie Jen
