No matter how hard we try to keep the car clean, the baby's car seat always seems to have a stain or something sticky on it. If you want to bring a worn or soiled car seat back to life, just make a simple slipcover to cover over the old one. This project can also be great just to give your child's carseat a more personalized look.
There are many different styles of fabrics which one could choose to make a slip cover. However, any durable fabric that is also machine washable will work very nicely. Outdoor fabrics are great, too, as they are fade resistant, stain resistant and water resistant. These qualities are definitely desirable when contemplating a baby car seat slip cover.Outdoor fabrics are available in soft and beautiful varieties with designer colors and patterns. You can choose to match the color of your seats in the car or accent with another color or pattern.
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After you have chosen your fabric, remove the child safety seat from the car. Remove the straps and belts so that the cushion can be removed from the seat. Using your measuring tape, measure the cushion to determine how much of your fabric you will need to make the slipcover. Be sure to include an additional 1 1/2 inches of fabric all four sides. This extra fabric will be folded under for sewing and adding elastic.
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Transfer the measurements to your fabric and cut out your piece of fabric. Be sure to mark the spots and cut out the holes for the straps and belts to be reinserted. Fold the edges of the fabric over and sew a small pocket along the outer edge of the fabric. Leave an opening at the other end so that the elastic can be attached at both ends. Next fold and sew under the fabric around the openings for the straps and belts. Next take the elastic and attach the safety pin to one end and thread it through the pocket until it comes out the opposite end. Finally sew the two ends of the elastic together and sew the opening closed.
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Replace the cushion onto the car seat inserting the straps and belts back into the proper place. You have just created a custom made slip cover for your baby's car seat! You will be the envy of the mothers at the playground and they will all want one, too!
Tips & Warnings
Make a matching sun visor for your baby's car seat using the same basic principle.
