Have you ever wondered how to make those cute carseat canopies? They are so simple!
1. Start with two contrasting pieces of flannel 36"x44".
2. Take a plate or a bowl and trace around it onto the corners of the rectangle. This will give you the rounded edges.
3. Mark the center of the rectangle, both horizontally and vertically.
4. Measure in 1-3/4" in, on the horizontal center line, and mark it. Cut the outside edges as shown on the drawing.
5. Cut 4 handle pieces 4 1/2"x 9".
6. Sew the carseat cover, right sides together, using 1/2" seams. Leave a 3"-4" opening to turn the cover. Turn right side out and press.
7. Sew the handles, right sides together, using 1/2" seams. Leave an opening on the long side, to turn the handles. Press.
8. Top stitch the outside edge of the cover and the handles--be sure to fold the seam under where you turned them right side out. I like to top stitch in 1/4" to 1/2" from the edge.
9. Measure a piece of velcro about 3" long. Sew one half onto the short end of the handle on the side with the outside fabric, and one half on the opposite end, on the lining fabric. This way the handle can wrap around the carseat handle to hold the canopy in place. Repeat for the other handle.
10. Measure 3" in from each side on the horizontal center line and mark it. Fold the handle in half the long way, to find the center. Place the edge of the handle on the 3" mark. The handle should be lining side up. Sew it on the center line. Repeat for the other handle. (The handles should be approximately 2 1/2" apart.)
And that is it! They are quick and easy to make!
If you need a little bit more help, click here for great tutorial.
See you tomorrow!
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Debbie
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