Why does custom baby bedding cost so much?

After reviewing our last entry about what you really need as a new parent and looking over our current bedding set designs, we're inspired to blog about a common question we've even asked ourselves: Why does custom baby bedding cost so much?

The short and simple answer is that there is a LOT involved! A good bedding designer doesn't let on to the customer exactly what all is entailed in the process of creating the perfect baby bedding; it's all part of the mystery and the element of surprise.

The main thing that is involved when creating custom baby bedding is math. Remember being told in elementary school that math is something you'll always use? Well, we've learned that first hand when designing custom bedding without a pattern! For those non-sewers out there, you might not be aware that fabric comes by the yard and is available in a wide array of widths ranging from 44"-60"! It takes some careful planning and, you guessed it, math, to make sure the correct amount of fabric is purchased without overbuying or worse, under-buying.

Of course calculated into the price of custom bedding is that you're paying someone for their creativity. It's very hard to put a price tag on that. For someone like us who truly loves to design, enjoys getting to know their customers, and thrives on the creativity, it's easy to overlook the time and energy that goes into designing custom baby bedding. It can be a challenging experience in some cases.

Some other little things to consider when looking at the price sticker of some custom baby bedding out there: What type of fabric is used? Is it really high quality and durable so it will stand up to the infinite number of times it will go through the wash? Is it even machine washable? Has the designer taken the time to think of little things like the poor Dad changing bedding in the middle of the night?

What about creativity? Did the designer go over every detail with you before finalizing your order? Did they take into account that Dad-t0-be has an undying love for Monty Python while Mom-to-be hates the color blue?

It's those fine and often forgotten details that add up to the real cost of custom baby bedding. The main thing to remember is that you're really paying someone for their creativity and time, which is not something to take for granted.

Consider why you're looking at having custom baby bedding made. Is it because you are just drowning in the overnight success in your stocks? Is it because you haven't found exactly what you have in mind for the newest edition to your family? Or is it because you want to have something unique and one-of-kind that will just blow the socks off all those visitors?

Whatever your reasoning for getting custom baby bedding, it's important to fully appreciate the creativity of your designer and that you're paying for something that you might not have the ability, or time, to do yourself.

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