I finally dug our infant car seat out of storage so I could make sure I made the canopies to fit. My kids were very curious about this new car seat, especially my 2 year old since she was the last to be in it and can't remember.
I bought this beautiful fabric at The Village Quilt Shop in Gardener's Village. They have the most wonderful selection of fabrics but are unfortunately way over my budget (at about $9/yard). Luckily for me, they have a few clearance bolts and I was able to find all 4 coordinating fabrics for about $4.50/yard. I bought the accessories (buttons and trims) at Joann's.
I made these so that they're reversible. The side I have pictured is the main side and just in case it gets dirty and I want to flip it before I have time to wash it, I've sewed straps onto the opposite side.
I used a few different sites to guide me along but mostly eye-balled it. It's pretty basic so it was nice to not use a pattern. I used a big glass bowl to round the edges of my fabric so they'd all be even. Every car seat is different so it's better to use your own as a guide for where to put the straps.
Here's what you need (for just one canopy):
2 1/2 yards coordinating fabric (1 1/4 of each print)
Accent Thread
Buttons, Ric Rac, and ruffle are optional
I bought this beautiful fabric at The Village Quilt Shop in Gardener's Village. They have the most wonderful selection of fabrics but are unfortunately way over my budget (at about $9/yard). Luckily for me, they have a few clearance bolts and I was able to find all 4 coordinating fabrics for about $4.50/yard. I bought the accessories (buttons and trims) at Joann's.
I made these so that they're reversible. The side I have pictured is the main side and just in case it gets dirty and I want to flip it before I have time to wash it, I've sewed straps onto the opposite side.
I used a few different sites to guide me along but mostly eye-balled it. It's pretty basic so it was nice to not use a pattern. I used a big glass bowl to round the edges of my fabric so they'd all be even. Every car seat is different so it's better to use your own as a guide for where to put the straps.
Here's what you need (for just one canopy):
2 1/2 yards coordinating fabric (1 1/4 of each print)
Accent Thread
Buttons, Ric Rac, and ruffle are optional
For Twin A
For Twin B
4 comments:
I love them! They turned out perfect.
those are so great. Did you follow a pattern or did you just make it up?
great fabric selection! coordinating- yet different! Love it.
oooh!! love love love the fabrics you chose! they look awesome-every project you make looks so perfect and professioanl. I hope I can sew as good as you one day! so talented!
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