How Do You Make Bed Canopies For Children?
A canopy can transform your child’s bed into a magical world of secrets and play. You can use one piece of fabric to make a canopy, or you can use several lengths of fabric, making a canopy of many colors to hang over the bed. Canopies are popular for girls of all ages, and can be made to complement any bedroom decor. Bed canopies also can be designed for boys’ rooms, but they usually are geared more toward younger boys. Measure the height of the ceiling in the room where you wish to hang the bed canopy. Round the length up if necessary, because it is better to have a canopy that is too long, rather than too short. The fabric of the canopy should reach from the ceiling above the bed to the floor around the bed. Choose the fabric for your bed canopy. Thin, sheer fabric or tulle works best for a girl’s room. Use a darker, non-sheer fabric if the bed canopy will hang in a boy’s room. Choose your hoop. You can use a hula hoop, embroidery hoop or any other lightweight ring-shaped object. La
