How to Make a Baby Car Seat Cover

[@djones8185]

I made many of these years ago and have a new grandchild that needs one sewn for him. Great instructions-free and excellent. Thanks for making this video!

[@mysewbliss]

I’m so glad I could help! Congratulations on your new grandbaby!

[@dgrkar2002]

I love this video..you made it look so easy..and it was easy to do..My daughter had her baby on the 27th of April, 2016...(he wasn't due until May 22nd) .I have priced these covers and they want like $39.99 to $50.00 each for them..I said no way in heck was I going to pay that much for them..so I looked and found your video...I have a lot of material here and decided to make a couple of these...I ended up making 4 all at one time....I have them all done except for putting the Velcro on the straps..but want to wait until I go to my daughters house so I can measure the carseat to the covers...IF these turn out looking good..I am going to see about making more and selling them for maybe $15.00 to $20.00 each and try saving others some money while I make a dollar or two at the same time...Thank you for sharing this awesome video with us..!!!

[@getitdonewithsiobhan]

thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm kind of a beginner sewer and I followed your tutorial and successfully made a very cute car seat canopy. I was going to spend $45 on one that someone else would make for me, but I spent less than $15 to make it myself. I love how it turned out. thank you so much!!!!! :)

[@lizjohnson3137]

Thank you, I haven't sewn much in the last 10 years so this was perfect! Made it for my grandson who is due any moment, added a little peek a boo window on the front. Thanks so much! :)

[@kntward4255]

Great tutorial. Quick, simple, and very clear. Thank you.

[@mysewbliss]

Thank you so much!!

[@loriknight5904]

Awesome tutorial I use this yesterday to make a new car seat cover for my new nephew I’ll be seeing him on Sunday for the first time

[@susanwilhelm4136]

I enjoyed your video, not much talking right to the point. I have sewn on minky fabric and found using a walking foot or a teflon coated presser foot helps the slipping problem. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@mysewbliss]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@ynmflaircreations7396]

I loved this tutorial it was everything that I needed. not to long just perfect. Seriously great job and thanks!

[@sashacantu5237]

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[@debbiebauer5984]

Came out absolutely perfect! So adorable! Thank you.

[@ChefWannabesLife]

I have made two fo these now and I love them! So easy to make, so useful and so easily personalized to a theme!

[@lindarector5998]

thank you for the great video so easy to follow and easy to make. made one last night of out flannel on sale at Joanne's cost well under $10 My son has one that fits the car seat elastic but my grandaughter likes to push on it and comes right off. this will give her something cute to look at on the inside. Great job!!!!

[@mysewbliss]

That is awesome! Thank you for watching, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@erinwenningham9992]

So cute!! Can’t wait to try this project!!

[@mysewbliss]

Thank you so much for watching!! 😍

[@rickeyhillyard5623]

works great...I would buy again.

[@mysewbliss]

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[@nikkimaddux4944]

Anyone using minky material... look up the press and seal trick. It's super helpful!

[@mysewbliss]

Thanks so much for the tip! I love learning new tricks to sewing

[@imananwar6311]

i just finished making this! thank you so much! i can't wait to use it when my baby arrives! :)

[@elizabethhergert8483]

The baby I would make this for is going to be born at the end of the month. Would Minke be a little warm for the summer?

[@monielovely88]

Yayyy I'm crocheting but I'm definitely about to go by your instructions as far as measurements wish me luck, LOL... I found you very helpful 😀

[@sashacantu5237]

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[@awengjackie]

Hi what kind of fabric did you use?

[@PYT813]

You make it look so easy! I wish i had a sewing machine. I think I’ll have someone make me one lol

[@mysewbliss]

You’re so sweet, thank you!! A sewing machine is so so nice to have! There are some really good cheaper options out there, but I totally understand wanting to support someone making it for you! Thank you for watching 💛💛

[@owairea3443]

Omg your such a life saver

[@elizdayz860]

Loved your video . What kind of sewing machine do you recommend for this kind of project . Nothing to fancy thanks!

[@dixielshellenback4393]

Can I make this reversible?

[@mysewbliss]

I’m sure you could, but the straps would need to be on both sides

[@megmoo89]

what type of fabric would you suggest for this?

[@mvelasco112mv]

Now I'm going to make a USC Trojan themed one for my son but put a zipper down the middle, thanks for the video!

[@mysewbliss]

Mike Velasco Great idea! I'm sure it will look great!

[@pppepito1]

Love the video!! I want to start making one now , but it's there anyway possible that you can write down the measurements?

[@mysewbliss]

Milena Cupcakelove the largest piece is 36"x 42" and the straps are 12"x7". You would make the straps smaller, mine were pretty long which isn't necessary. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Babiij_08]

what brand carseat do u have? i haven't gotten my carseat yet but want to make this tomorrow

[@mysewbliss]

I have the Eddie Bauer alpine 3 car seat from target. It comes as a travel system. The measurements I give should work with most car seats. Now there will be some it won't work with so just be aware. Thanks for watching!

[@anatessaro7219]

Jasmine Ransom loop

[@karleem3473]

Good job on the tutorial I love it💕💕

[@chadj77]

lol, I watched most of this video and when it got to 6mins I skipped to see the result and was surprised that this is a car seat cover but not for a vehicle car seat cover for a baby car seat. The reason I was looking for a vehicle car seat cover DIY to protect the seat from the digging in of the car seat and overall messes was because we bought some car seat covers off Amazon months ago and they basically ruined the leather back seat where it was placed on two vehicles. It created like a yellow/orange staining that will not come off, we reached out the manufacturer and they paid for restoring the leather a month ago. Long story short the restoration did not resolve the issue because the color is seeping through once again. I am now terrified of anything you can buy to cover your car seat. Great video though!

[@paolasautia8642]

can you let us know how much of each fabric did you buy? just so we arent buying more/less of the fabric?

[@jamietreuting8096]

My width of car carrier was 17.75 and my carrier height is 31.4. So where would I pin in on edges?

[@haydeetoro7680]

really easy, and this video was so helpful😀

[@lynetterene]

Great job.....looking forward to making one!

[@mysewbliss]

Lynette Patrice thank you! It is wonderful! Three years later and I am still using it!

[@JUJUBEEE07]

Is this for a car seat with the triangular handle?

[@clarissagonzalez1228]

Did you wash the fabric before starting this project?

[@mysewbliss]

Clarissa Miller yes I did. I would recommend washing your fabric before starting any project. Thanks for watching!

[@sparklexshine-nailsbyrenat2207]

How long did it take you to make this? A couple of hours or like a day?

[@mysewbliss]

+Renata Betro It only took a few hours. The minky is what makes it a little more tricky to work with which requires more pinning but it is a quick project. Thanks for watching!

[@yuricogonzalez8832]

Renata Betro had l bn. In ❤hgstgwgg 😍fvb

[@emiliahernandez4353]

Any suggestions for making a cover that has an opening and snap fasteners to close that opening?

[@mysewbliss]

Emilia Hernandez I haven't tried this but I would just suggest that you measure a few times to make sure you have it correct and make sure it will line up correctly.

[@southerncraftycouponer2074]

Have you made any with animals on the front? if you have, where can I find a pattern?

[@ladieabender]

Good job💙

[@brandislinton7508]

You folded that perfectly with one hand 😂

[@joannanelson187]

What are the measurements of the canopy? Thanks for the video!

[@sashacantu5237]

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[@nancycathey1401]

Awesome job!

[@lifeofaimee6259]

thank you - great tutorial

[@sashacantu5237]

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[@sarahservin7614]

If I want both sides to be minky how much fabric should I get including the straps

[@dawnsie83]

Are both sides minky?

[@mysewbliss]

Dawn Davidson no, just one side is minky. The other side (the top, with the diamond pattern) is a heavier cotton

[@teresa115]

I like this video

[@CelesteMoonfang]

About how much does it cost to make ur own???

[@sarahchristian7283]

CelesteMoonfang depends on fabric type.. you can buy cotton fabric for less than $4 a yard at Joann's and the whole project could cost you less than $10... the minky is a little more pricey and in Florida it might be too hot for us to use. so choose fabric in your budget and design and you can make it a very projecy

[@meaghanelison7436]

I'm wanting to make one as a baby shower gift. Do you have any generic measurements that you could do when sewing on the straps that could work for any kind? I know it's hard because each brand is different. I'm not sure what car seat they have and I don't want to give it away.

[@mysewbliss]

CelesteMoonfang this cost me about $25 because of the fabric I used. But you could use cheaper fabric and it wouldn’t cost much.

[@linzgarz5127]

Minky is the worst 😫 but it’s so cute i deal with it. lol

[@Lorenarezende01]

parabens lindoooo

[@onerainbowwoman]

Than you for the tutorial

[@tradojx]

I'm glad I watched your video first. The others I looked at were so dragged out and boring. You kept it moving. Good job.

[@mysewbliss]

Tracy4545 H glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@ellynrobison4629]

I did not like working with Minky. Even with the pinning it kept slipping.

[@mysewbliss]

It is a harder fabric to work with but there are lots of tips and tricks people use!

[@ananita88]

Lovely

[@sashacantu5237]

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[@janettegonzalez8042]

Is it 36w X 42L? Or 36L x 42W?

[@EDGAR3570]

Janette Gonzalez 42L x 36w

[@kamrynharper8895]

i made a cute carsear for reborns and babby alive and i use a cover or a top

[@rubisoto9546]

I have the materials just dont know how to make it and im due in May smh

[@austincogburn4018]

can you put all the steps and measurements in the comments

[@starrhazel92]

How would I make one with giant bow would I do one strap regular in one a bow or would I sew the giant bow to the strap....and how do I make a giant bowl LOL

[@jacquelutz-daniels4508]

I followed your instructions and made my grandson a cover. I am not a fan of minky!!!!! 🤪