Buying a car seat cover is one of the best ways to protect your child while they are in the car. However, not all car seats are created equal, and some may not fit well with certain covers. In this blog post, we will teach you how to make your own car seat cover that will fit perfectly. By following these simple steps, you will be able to create a car seat cover that is both stylish and protective. Plus, it won’t cost you a fortune; you can make it using items you probably already have in your home.
What You’ll Need
To make your own car seat covers, you’ll need a few supplies. The most important thing is a fabric that will stretch and fit snugly around your child’s car seat. You can use any fabric you like, but be sure to chose one that is easy to clean and won’t fade in the sun or rain.
To make the cover itself, you’ll need a sewing machine and some materials: a coordinating fabric for the border, buttons, and trimming (if desired), and a piece of elastic to secure the fabric around the car seat.
To sew the cover onto your car seat, start by laying out your fabrics along one long edge of the carseat. Then, fold each piece of fabric in half so that it forms an 8-inch-wide strip. Sew along one side of each folded strip, leaving a 1-inch opening at one end. Make sure to press the seams open before finishing the cover off with a hem or serger stitch.
If you want to add trimming or buttons along the edges of your cover, now is the time to do it. To add buttons, stitch two rows of them about 1/2 inch from each end of your border fabric. To add trimming, cut strips about 2 inches wide and sew them around both sides of your opening at each end of the cover.
How to Sew a Car Seat Cover
There are a few different ways to sew a car seat cover. You can either use a simple hem and stitch method, or you can use an envelope method. The hem and stitch method is the most common way to sew a car seat cover, but the envelope method is also popular.
To sew a hem and stitch car seat cover, you will need:
-Fabric measuring tape
-Fabric scissors
-Thread needle
-Car Seat Cover Pattern
-(Optional) Stitch marker
-Seam ripper
-Iron
Step 1: Measure your car seat cover fabric length and width. Add 1 inch (2.5 cm) to both measurements for seam allowance. Cut the fabric using the fabric measuring tape into two equal pieces. Note: If your car seat cover pattern includes seam allowances, be sure to add these amounts to your fabric cuts as well.
Step 2: overlap one of the fabric pieces by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Pin in place along the long edge of the fabric piece. Sew using a zigzag stitch or using a Straight stitch if you’re working with cotton fabrics only (stitches will be closer together). Trim off any excess Fabric Steps 3 & 4: Open up the seam so that it looks like this: Now press open the seam allowance so that it’s wider than before (by about 1/2 inch [1 cm]). Make sure that both sides of the seam allowance
Tips for Making a Perfect Car Seat Cover
There are a few tips that can help make a perfect car seat cover.
1. Choose the right fabric. Fabrics that have a high cotton content are often more durable and resistant to fading or wrinkling than those made of other materials. For car seats that will be used in the sun, choose a fabric with a UPF rating of at least 30.
2. Follow the pattern instructions. Some patterns provide measurements for varying widths and lengths of fabric, while others require you to eyeball it. Make sure your fabric is evenly stretched across all the seams before beginning to sew.
3. Trim the edges neatly. Once your cover is finished, go ahead and trim any excess fabric away from the edges so it’s even and smooth around the whole cover. This will help it look nicer and avoid any fraying or tearing down the road!
Conclusion
Making your own car seat covers isn’t as difficult as you might think. In fact, with a little bit of time and some basic sewing skills, you can have a set of covers that look great and are sure to keep your car seat clean and free from dirt, dust, and other allergens. If you’re looking for a tutorial on how to make car seat covers from scratch, be sure to check out our guide here. Thanks for reading!