Car Seat Canopies: Done!

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

For Twin A

For Twin B

 

this belongs on a tree

Just finished an adorable skirt for Sophie.  I had the holidays in mind.  I bought this fabric from the clearance section and didn't realize how hard it would be to work with until I got half way through the project and didn't want to throw out my work.  The fabric is home decor fabric so I knew it wasn't made for what I was using it for.  But I persevered and I love the end result.

I used Sophie's Christmas skirt for a pattern and winged it from there.

I decided I might as well make a matching hair flower while I was at it.  Cute, eh?

Happy December and Merry Christmas!

inspired flower

I went to lunch with my dearest sister the other day and she had on an amazing flower headband she made.  She inspired me to try the flower thing again.  I like this one.  I think I'll wear it.

Fabric Flowers

My dear sister got me started on these. She found this link and started making some adorable versions of this cloth flower. I decided to try my hand at it and they're so easy! They're a great alternative to the typical flowers you find on head bands and barrettes these days.

Here is my version:


And here is one that I created by winding up some cute fabric, just twisting and turning it as I went. There really was no rhyme or reason to it. I sewed it as I went along to keep it in place. I love the vintage look it has. Then I added a red button for the center. I'm definitely going to be making more of these. I think they'll be adorable for some shoes or hairbands or clothes, etc:

Do any of you have ideas for other kinds of flowers? I'd love to hear them!!!

fishy shoes

something for Jonah

Since Sophie's shoes turned out so well, I decided to make a pair for Jonah too. The soles of Sophie's shoes are made of cotton but since Jonah is more active and runs around, I made his more sturdy. I bought some vinyl at the fabric store the other day. I think it'll be plenty strong for how often/long he wears the shoes.



I also happened to pick up a few more "fat quarters" of fabric. I just can't resist! All of the colors and patterns make me happy!