Comments on MADE: Need a Carseat Cover?

I've done both when making my pattern. You ca...

2010-02-24T15:09:08.493-06:00

I've done both when making my pattern. You can take the cover apart and use that as your pattern for a new one (with new batting, fabrics). Or you use the current cover and create the pattern piece by piece, tracing around it (include the seams) without destroying it. It's a bit harder to be exact. But I've done it that way a few times and it works out well.

I was thinking of doing this for a friend. When yo...

2010-02-24T14:21:24.063-06:00

I was thinking of doing this for a friend. When you use the original as a pattern are you actually taking it apart and using the same padding, etc.? Or are you creating an entirely new cover with new padding and fasteners? I don't want to destroy her cover if I don't have to ;)

You do great work on your covers :) Very pretty ! ...

2010-02-23T11:03:27.879-06:00

You do great work on your covers :) Very pretty !

I bought a pattern off the internet and it came out like 50 page of pattern pieces alone..

I couldn't get the jigsaw puzzle together much less get started on sewing.

I sew and know alot of work goes into some projects.. So $100 is a bit much but not too much . There is other sellers that there to make

Thanks Dana for the motivation to sew a car seat c...

2010-02-23T08:51:37.196-06:00

Thanks Dana for the motivation to sew a car seat cover for my friend. I was soooo happy with the finshed product and have just blogged about it xxx Steph

I was wondering about the safety of these?? Do you...

2010-02-22T18:26:07.372-06:00

I was wondering about the safety of these?? Do you use flame retardant materials, etc?? How do you know you aren't doing something that would be risky in an accident?? These are super cute, don't get me wrong, but it scares me a bit...I'd hate to be in an accident where my kid burned up because I wanted a cute cover...

Man, wish you did have a pattern for these...guess...

2010-02-22T16:56:24.159-06:00

Man, wish you did have a pattern for these...guess I will just have to buy one from your friend. She is so talented! Thanks for sharing.

Hi Dana, thanks for the posting and thanks to all ...

2010-02-22T15:40:05.815-06:00

Hi Dana, thanks for the posting and thanks to all for the kind words about the seat covers! For those of you who can't afford the price, I take apart the original seat cover and use the same padding to make a pattern and build the new one. The instructions on Etsy are very helpful. It does take a lot of hours to create the seat but it is worth it.

Also, we were recently in a car

I bought a VERY good tutorial off etsy. Don't ...

2010-02-22T14:24:06.766-06:00

I bought a VERY good tutorial off etsy. Don't know if it's the same lady or not (?) I also got the toddler seat recovering tutorial. How cute we could make these things!!!

Use your digital camera to take pictures of the peices as you disassemble them though!! Comes in super handy.

Sam

I can't believe my car seat is now famous!!! ...

2010-02-22T11:45:08.673-06:00

I can't believe my car seat is now famous!!! I still love it to pieces! thanks Dana!
p.s. Loving Celebrate the Boy!

Yes, there are many patterns out there. I bought ...

2010-02-22T10:36:25.881-06:00

Yes, there are many patterns out there. I bought a couple of them years ago but was disappointed because the cover ends up being big and bulky. I wanted a more tailored look that fit my carseat perfectly. That's why you should use your current carseat cover as your pattern. Or if you don't feel like sewing, a custom cover is a very nice option.

Those are so cute! Oh goodness! I wish I could s...

2010-02-22T09:50:40.352-06:00

Those are so cute! Oh goodness! I wish I could sew like tha! Wow!

LOL!! did i inspire this post?? dually noted.

2010-02-22T09:29:01.535-06:00

LOL!! did i inspire this post?? dually noted.

If you just Google "Infant car seat cover pat...

2010-02-22T09:12:48.090-06:00

If you just Google "Infant car seat cover pattern" you will find plenty of free ones online. Plus I've seen Simplicity/McCalls patterns for sale in craft stores :) Just thought I'd help out those who can't afford to buy one :)

Dana, this is a great idea! I wish I was applying ...

2010-02-22T03:11:51.024-06:00

Dana, this is a great idea! I wish I was applying creativity to all areas of my life back when I needed one of these!

I will definately keep it in mind next time round or for friends! :)

Mia, yes you absolutely can take the carseat cover...

2010-02-22T01:07:08.043-06:00

Mia, yes you absolutely can take the carseat cover off to wash ;) You unclip the baby belt from the back of the seat & the cover should come off. I wash mine every few months, mine is a convertable type seat

Hi Dana, Your car seat covers are beautiful! Got...

2010-02-22T00:46:27.430-06:00

Hi Dana,

Your car seat covers are beautiful!

Gotta say that I wouldn't make one for anything LESS than $100. Not that I actually can or have tried, I mean. People often don't realize the amount of man/woman-hours that go into a project - many people just think of the cost of fabric/materials. Folks who sew will probably appreciate the work that goes into making

Just wanted to let you know I highlighted your blo...

2010-02-21T23:33:53.831-06:00

Just wanted to let you know I highlighted your blog on my blog.

Check it out at www.twiddle-thumbs.com

anisa

Juls, Barb is right. You can replace the cover wi...

2010-02-21T23:05:30.969-06:00

Juls, Barb is right. You can replace the cover with a new cover by the same manufacturer as your seat, but not one made by another vendor/company. While it may seem silly that they are being over protective it is Your child and they have done extensive testing with the type of cover that comes standard with your seat.

The covers that come with your seat are also flame resistant and I

Dana is right, I can see working on something like...

2010-02-21T21:55:14.814-06:00

Dana is right, I can see working on something like that for a good week, maybe someone else with more expierence could whip it out in hours but it definately is not over priced. I just finished 2 bean bag covers and it took me a week, working on it constantly. I think this also would take a good week so the price is very reasonable if you can afford it.

Barb, that can't be true because the carseat c...

2010-02-21T21:45:59.900-06:00

Barb, that can't be true because the carseat companies sell carseat covers, and we(the consumer have to put them on. Britax, graco, eddie bauer etc. I think what you're talking about is in reference to things like cupholders, toys that strap onto the carry handle, mirrors and other attachments.

Wow she IS good!!!!

2010-02-21T19:50:26.137-06:00

Wow she IS good!!!!

I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news... ...

2010-02-21T19:13:12.469-06:00

I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news...

but...

anything not factory installed that you attach to your carseat - like these covers, the snuggy things around the straps, the zip-up blankets - anything attached to the carseat voids the warranty. So, if you were in an accident, or had a mishap of sorts - you wouldn't be able to get a replacement seat, insurance

Sadly there is no way in the world we would ever b...

2010-02-21T17:51:47.423-06:00

Sadly there is no way in the world we would ever be able to afford one of these... SUPER cute though! And it's got me thinking about making my own...

My daughter's current car seat was second hand and the cover is decidedly boyish and rather worn out...

Onward creative Mama! LOL

I really can't remember where I got the fabric...

2010-02-21T16:46:25.073-06:00

I really can't remember where I got the fabric and I've looked online for a designer name and can't find one!
SORRY guys!

$100 is actually a very reasonable price for the amount of time that goes into a custom made carseat cover. It takes many hours, some coordinating with the client, and there's the cost of fabric as well.

But by all means, tackling

Have to agree with one of the other comments, $100...

2010-02-21T16:24:36.533-06:00

Have to agree with one of the other comments, $100 seems pretty steep to me and my tight little wallet. But they are cute.