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DIY Car Seat Cover
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Posted on June 9th, 2009 by Kelsey
I was just waiting to find the perfect fabric to do this project, and I found it! Here’s how to make your own car seat cover:
Supplies and Materials
- 1 yard each of two coordinating fabrics
- 6″ of a third coordinating fabric
- 2 1/2″ of a fourth coordinating fabric
Car Seat Cover Instructions
- Cut the 2 main fabric pieces to be about 41″ x 36″. Round the corners.
- Sew right sides together leaving a little space for turning. Notch corners, press seams open.
- Turn right side out and press edges.
- Edgestitch around the entire thing.
- Fold the third and fourth coordinating fabric pieces in half and cut off the fold so you have 4 pieces (2 of each fabric).
- For the 6″ strap, press in half (picture 2) and then fold the raw edge in to the center and press (picture 3).
- For the 2 1/2″ strap, press the edges to the center. I used a bias tape maker to get the first fold (picture 4) and then pressed the other edge to meet (picture 6).
- With the raw edges of the wider strap facing up and the raw edges of the narrow strap facing down, lay the narrow strap on top of the wide one and top stitch into place, tucking the ends inside and edge stitching the ends.
- Sew the straps onto the main piece.
Cutting out the fabric for this project is actually more time consuming than sewing it together. The sewing is super easy and anyone can do it! These car seat covers are great for winter or summer weather, can double as a blanket, and are just so precious! Enjoy!
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As always, you have come through for me ;) I wanted to make one of these and could not find instructions anywhere! And lo and behold, here it is! Thanks a bunch, I will be making one very soon.
I also made the bobby cover and was very proud of myself (somewhat novice when it comes to this type of sewing) so I just thought I would let you know, lol!
Thanks again, excited to make this!
You are incredibly clever. And you are saving lots of money! Great fabric prints, too!
I didn’t think making a car seat cover would be so easy. Thanks!
That looks so cute. I am a little confused as to where you sew the straps on. Do you sew them on the edge or is it in the middle of the main piece of fabric? Are you also sewing in the middle of the strap so you can bring the ends up around to tie onto the handle?
Thanks for the tutorial.
You sew them in the middle of the main piece of fabric so you can tie them onto the handle and still be able to grab onto the handle. And yes, you sew the straps in the middle of the fabric so it’s attached really well (I did a 2″ square). Good questions, I’ll have to clarify the post. Thanks!
Ver good I like it
Beautiful! What is the fabric pattern called?
I don’t know! I’ll try and find out and let you know.
I went back to the Quilting Cottage yesterday and it’s a Michael Miller print called Zoology, and it comes in 2 different color schemes, this one and a red/black/green that is also very cute.
I wish I could sew! You are so talented, I am jealous!
Where did you find that gorgeous fabric? It’s incredible!
I got it at a little store called the Quilting Cottage in Utah County, but you can get it at Broadbents in Lehi or online.
I wish I had this post when my little one was in her carrier car seat. Do you have one for a big car seat cover? I would love to make one for our britax marathon to cover so it doesn’t get stained.
This looks so easy to sew and such a better alternative to throwing a blanket over the top of the carseat, since this actually ties on to the handle. Great idea!
I’m so excited you posted this! I have several close friends having babies soon and I really like making unique gifts. Thank you for the idea and I do love the fabric you chose.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been wanting to make one! Now I can and I have the perfect fabric to use!
I love your fabric you picked!
Just discovered your blog. I love all the great ideas you have.
This fabric is great, do you remember where you bought it? Or do you know who manufactured it? I’d love to find some. (Thank gosh for the selvages info, or I would never remember where my fabric came from)
Jenni,
I got the fabric at The Quilting Cottage in Utah County. If you’re not in Utah, you can find it online. It’s a Michael Miller print called Zoology. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing- if I have a girl for my 2nd I’m going to want a new one- I found the one I have on Craigslist, but normally they are so expensive! Hopefully I get a chance to try this!
I made one of these for my sister who is having a baby next month. I used my car seat as a model of where to place the straps– come to find out she has one of those weird handles with the z thing going on… I placed the straps where I thought they would be and hoping for the best!
So cute! We think it is so great that you do this to help people out! You provide such fun ideas and cute unique items! Love finding people who share our love and passion for crafting and creating! Keep it up! So cute! Do you mind if we show some of your ideas on our page? We promise to give the credit! :)
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not clear how u attach the strap and where on the cover.
Can you tell/show me how to make a two piece pad set for a wooden highchair? I’d like to make it with a cute tiny little ruffle around the edge.The back of the highchair is round with slats..don’t know what that typical shape is called. I would like a cover that is removable from the foam inner piece so that it can be easily washed.
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